The United States this year fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, an annual survey released on International Day of Happiness. The 2025 report highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have…
The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come with celebrations and traditions of rebirth around the world for centuries. Here's what…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub will have to wait to learn what their punishment will be for a January shooting. (more…)
Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit, announced Wednesday, claims a man working within a…
Welcoming the first day of spring, Clumpie's Ashley Bottoms brings in the new season with a new special spring pint pack and a weekend party celebrating one of their massive…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family stuck in standstill traffic on I-24 resulted in a childbirth on the side of the road. The family…
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Spring is in full bloom at Lorenzen Farm and Smith-Perry Berries, as both farms open their doors to the public for a season of tulip picking and family fun. Visitors are invited to explore the vibrant fields,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shake off those winter blues and get your outdoor space ready for sunny days ahead! Start by washing away winter grime—give your…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Walker County. Authorities responded to The Animal Medical Center of Fort Oglethorpe (AMCFO) after receiving an alert from staff about a potential cruelty case. Anthony…
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Meeting Needs, Making Change, and Magnifying Christ! This has been the core value of the Union Gospel Mission for 75 amazing years. They are a faith-based, non-profit organization providing…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Senate Committee rejected a bill today to lower the age of school bus drivers in Tennessee. State lawmakers raised the age of drivers to 25 after the Woo dmore bus crash in Chattanooga that killed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Each year more than 500 thousand people visit Rock City from around the world. They come to see the gardens and enjoy the attraction. Tonight, we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has opened an internal investigation into an officer facing Simple Assault/Domestic Violence charges. CPD opened the investigation March 19,…
Ben & Jerry's says its parent company Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO David Stever over disputes involving the brand's social mission and taking a stance on polarizing political issues. In an amended complaint filed in…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will step up its testing for heavy metals in infant formula and review nutrients required in the products used to feed millions of babies, the agency and the U.S.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Chattanooga landmark will soon get a rehabilitation. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the District 6 and 8 City Council runoffs starts today. Early voting will run from March 19,…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department received their first surrender of an infant at their Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With warmer weather here, many are thinking about the shows they’re going to catch over the next few months. (more…)