The Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, lovingly referred to as the "Hab Center," is celebrating 30 years of service and commitment to making a positive impact on individuals with developmental disabilities. The day featured staff sharing stories about their impactful…
News 12 This Morning: Cameron McAllister and Shawnna Skiles join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the third annual Fall Festival in East Ridge. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Get…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family escaped a house fire early Wednesday morning in Hixson. Chattanooga firefighters responded…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- With Tropical Storm Helene approaching the Tennessee Valley, some local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says they are considering an increase in various license fees. (more…)
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Anna Hutcherson has a healthy respect for her Soddy Middle school students, but she also expects them to rise to their full potential every day, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an overturned semi-truck off of Compress Street. Firetrucks was dispatched to the 200 block of Compress Street at…
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is teaming up with Mt. Canaan Baptist Church for a drive-through flu shot clinic. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, community members came out to receive their flu vaccinations without leaving their vehicles. This partnership…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- I Heart Mac and Cheese Hixson location officially shut their doors September 23, 2024. I Heart Mac and Cheese had their first opening on Monday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s IMAX Theater hosted this year Giant-Screen Cinema Association Conference. "It is our largest event, and we bring delegates from all over the United States…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the homicide that occurred on Oakland Avenue August 7, 2024. CPD responded to the 4800 block of Oakland Avenue August 7, at 3:37 a.m. When officers…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Fort Payne man has been sentenced to life in prison for fire degree assault. Law enforcement were dispatched to a shooting in the Kirk's Grove Community June 17,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating an accidental shooting in Chester Frost Park that injured a 5-year-old. Park Rangers and medical personnel were dispatched at 11:50 a.m. to 2277 Gold Point Circle North at…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A missing person was found dead several hours later after their car overturned down a Lookout Mountain embankment. Troopers from Post 41 LaFayette were called to investigation a single vehicle crash off of GA-136 at…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist was arrested after leading Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies on a pursuit up US Highway 27. HCSO reported at 4:40…
News 12's Chip Chapman sits with Cherokee Area Boy Scout Isabel Holland from Troop 1076 to talk about the MoonPie Sale Season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fall is officially here and meaning…
A significant stride in child safety has been made, with Kids and Car Safety proudly acknowledging Toyota for its innovative rear-seat reminder technology featured in the 2025 Toyota Sienna. This cutting-edge system aims to prevent children from being unknowingly left…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday, September 26th, the city will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter. Construction of the new animal shelter in East…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest after a shooting investigation. The shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard, on September 21, 2024 at 3:17 a.m. CPD responded to the scene and found a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout from a CNN report about the Republican nominee…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather quickly approaching, The Food and Drug Administration finally approved FluMist to be used at Home. "The difference is they're basically approving it…
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police chase ended in a car crash on the morning of September 23, 2024, near Crossville. Crossville Fire and Rescue (CFR) reported the crash occurred at a Circle K on Highway 127, around 7:30…
