Early voting for District 6 and District 8 runoffs begins today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the District 6 and 8 City Council runoffs starts today. Early voting will run from March 19,…
Several Walker County Schools experiencing water issues
UPDATE (3/19/2025): Ridgeland High School will be dismissing students at 12:00 p.m. March 19, 2025, due to water complications. WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Several Walker County Schools…
Scream Break at Dread Hollow
Todd Patton joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to kick off an exciting weekend at Dread Hollow. Scream Break is taking over the haunt and will…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began…
CFD receives their first surrender at their Safe Haven Baby Box
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department received their first surrender of an infant at their Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station…
Chester Frost Park’s new Dog Paddle Park is officially open
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chester Frost Park, a brand-new dog park has opened, and everyone is howling to get in. News 12 bounded over to…
TN Legislators Consider Ending Grocery Tax
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major tax debate is unfolding in Tennessee as state lawmakers consider eliminating the grocery tax, a move advocates say would provide much-needed relief for struggling…
Could an amphitheater be coming to Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With warmer weather here, many are thinking about the shows they’re going to catch over the next few months. (more…)
Office of Family Empowerment celebrates milestone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local resource for struggling families celebrated a milestone Tuesday. (more…)
Billy Massengale charged in connection to Big Rock Road death
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Billy Massengale has now been charged in connection to the death on Big Rock Road. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating the death…
Springtime Allergy Season Approaching in Chattanooga: How to Prepare
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF)- Spring is arriving in Chattanooga, and with it comes allergy season. As tree pollen starts to be released in large quantities, residents can expect an increase in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. Dr. Jessica Van Mason,…
Former Chatt Prep basketball coach sentenced for domestic assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More bad news for the Chattanooga Preparatory community. On March 18, 2025, a former basketball coach, who led the team the state playoffs a few years ago, was ordered to go to jail. Police say he…
Amazon sues government safety agency over having to recall products from other sellers
Amazon is suing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over the government agency's order requiring the online retailer to recall hundreds of thousands of potentially hazardous products sold by other sellers on its platform. The…
Golden Apple Award: Amy Carter, Heritage Middle School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - There is plenty of drama in Amy Carter's class at Heritage Middle School. There is also lots of singing. Her goal is to inspire…
Dunlap couple arrested in FL for stolen vehicle reported in Hamilton County
POLK COUNTY, FL. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap couple was arrested in Polk County, Florida on Friday for vehicle theft and drug possession. Around 1:00…
Frontier offers free checked bag promotion to entice angry Southwest customers
Frontier Airlines is introducing a free checked bag promotion in an effort to poach former Southwest passengers frustrated by the airline's decision to ditch its longstanding "bags fly free" policy. Called "Your New Love," the…
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion — in a deal set to boost the tech giant's in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artificial intelligence growth. If closed, the cash transaction, announced…
UAW alleges VW ignored them in NLRB complaint
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the charges the UAW is levying against Volkswagen in a NLRB complaint. (more…)
Cherokee County authorities arrest man on child exploitation charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Cherokee County authorities have arrested a man for child exploitation charges. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from Snapchat, reporting that someone…
NASA’s stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months…
St. Patrick’s Day at Thrive at Brow Wood
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Thrive at Brow Wood Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a lively Irish Dance Performance Residents of Thrive at Brow Wood were treated to…
The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations, marking the start of an 18-month construction project aimed at preserving one of Chattanooga's most…
Recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling raises questions about the residency of municipal judges
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling could have an effect on who hears your next case. (more…)
Walker County Votes on E-SPLOST
Walker County, GA (WDEF) - Walker County voters will decide tomorrow on the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that funds school improvements. This E-SPLOST, in place since 1997, helps cover…