Dollar Tree on Wednesday said it is selling Family Dollar for $1 billion to a pair of private equity firms, a decade after it bought the discount chain for more than $8 billion. In a statement, Dollar…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Highway 27 northbound near West Main Street has shut down on Wednesday morning due to a multi-vehicle wreck. The wreck happened just after 6 A.M. The wreck has caused traffic to come to a standstill and…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - There’s a new movie in town—and this one’s homegrown. Sanctus House, a suspenseful, faith-infused horror film starring 21 Jump Street actor Richard…
DALTON, Ga. — A group of Democratic protesters gathered outside Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Dalton office, speaking out against what they call harmful cuts in the proposed Republican…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- As egg prices continue to be high due to avian flu, many are considering raising backyard chickens. (more…)
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC nursing students will be hitting the road across rural portions of our viewing area. (more…)
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office's (BCSO) drone team located a missing juvenile in a wooded area. On the night of March 24, 2025, BCSO received…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been indicted on multiple charges, including tampering with evidence. Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating allegations into trooper Jeremy…
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of Charlotte, North Carolina, officials ordered mandatory…
West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- State Representative Kevin Raper (R-Cleveland) will return to the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 27 after successfully undergoing a liver…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Prep Public Schools has appointed Troy Kemp as Chief Executive Officer and Chad Everett as Vice President of Schools. The Board of Directors introduced…
Juneau, Alaska — A man and two juveniles were found with non-life-threatening injuries Monday near the wreckage of a small plane on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula that had been reported overdue the night before, authorities said. The…
CHA Ballet CEO and Artistic Director Brian McSween joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the newest, original ballet coming to Chattanooga called "Curveball." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga ballerinas are…
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new movie is hitting the silver screen, and this time, it has a Tennessee twist. The Holland, an American thriller starring…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The growth strategy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested a man less than 24 hours after an alleged shooting incident. On March 23, 2025, at 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a person shot call at Chattanooga Fire Station 4510 Bonny Oaks…
WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) - One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People's choice voting for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant will soon be open. Starting March 31, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., people's choice vote opens for the community. Voting will close on April…
South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S., including a new $5.8 billion steel plant. The plant, which will be based in Louisiana, will create 1,300 jobs in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have arrested a man facing multiple Attempted First Degree Murder charges. On January 13, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to 1819 Foust…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- One of the ten finalists for teacher of the year in Georgia is from Whitfield County Beth Taylor teaches K-thru-5 at Varnell Elementary. The state school superintendent flew in to the school by helicopter to…