COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road. The Tri-Community Volunteer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash on Hixson Pike Saturday afternoon. At 2:00…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Whitfield County claimed the life of an 88-year-old Monday morning. At 8:45 a.m., March 3, 2025, the Whitfield County…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chickamauga man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty. On March 1, 2025 a deputy with the Walker County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC will soon be expanding their offerings for business students. (more…)
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning following a probe into his personal conduct, the grocery chain said Monday. McMullen, who was both the chairman and CEO, is out after…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters were on the scene of a house fire this morning in a neighborhood between Amnicola Highway and Riverside Drive. Crews responded to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested and charged after leading authorities on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At 8:20 p.m.,…
Final days of Mardi Gras and Tasty Donuts has the best dessert to celebrate, King Cake! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tasty Donuts owner Tony McInnis and operation manager A.J. McInnis are all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 and The Chattanoogan teamed up to host the Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair, bringing future brides and wedding enthusiasts together for a…
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF) Janaria McIntosh, also known as Jay, is the passionate founder of For the Culture, an organization dedicated to giving back to the community in…
Chattanooga celebrated its 36th Annual Arbor Day at the Washington Hills Community Center, where volunteers planted 36 trees along Oakwood Drive and the community center grounds. Mayor Tim Kelly spoke proudly of the city's environmental efforts, saying, “This event highlights…
Chattanooga , Tenn. (WDEF)Harrison Elementary School recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Black History Month Living Wax Museum, where students took on the roles of legendary Black figures, from civil rights leaders to sports icons, bringing their stories to life.…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is cutting down trees near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, citing federal safety requirements. But residents are raising concerns about the environmental impact and large sawdust…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are about to begin. Economic commentator, Thomas Fellows, believes these tariffs will impact Chattanooga directly. He says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An eradicated illness is returning. Should people be concerned? A measles outbreak has started from a Mennonite community in Texas. News 12’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and the Catoosa County Fire Department (CCFD) are working together to contain a house fire that spread into nearby woods along the Tennessee-Georgia state line. CFD responded to the 600…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A North Carolina man is facing multiple child solicitation charges after he had been engaging in explicit online communication with a minor. A concerned guardian reported to the…
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, the pioneering Internet telecommunications and video call platform it bought nearly 14 years ago for $8.5 billion. "We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft…
Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune…
Authorities in New Mexico are expected to provide an update Friday on the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Investigators have said they haven't yet determined a cause of death for the…
Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce. A congressional source…
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-40 East had a pasta-tively rough morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, causing a spill. According to TDOT, the truck was hauling tomato sauce. The accident caused crews to block the left shoulder…
Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium premieres "Call of the Dolphins 3D" on Friday, Feb. 28. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…