DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man was arrested and has been charged with trespassing and arson charges. On February 4, 2025, at 10:38 p.m., deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were dispatched to 1535 County…
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter's second…
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown, Tennessee has confirmed tornadoes were produced from last nights storms. NWS posted on Facebook their preliminary…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 7th annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference was held on Thursday and Friday. (more…)
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jack's Family Restaurants (Jack's) is opening its newest location in Cleveland next week. Doors are set to open at 5:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025.…
Crews in Alaska are searching for a plane that went missing…
The Chocolate Box's Nichelle Patel joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview Valentine's Day treat options that are simply beary-cute! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Valentine's Day is just a week away…
A possible tornado that swept through a swath of north-central Tennessee on Thursday night killed a mother and daughter and injured at least three other people as…
Comedian Kasaun Wilson joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite everyone to his first stop of his "Hello My Name Is" comedy tour at the Comedy Catch! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters responded to a fire at the Westside Community Center Thursday afternoon at 3:41 p.m. The call came in from the Sheila Jennings Recreational Center…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Glass Street nightclub…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA’s CEO Jeff Lyash says thousands of employees who had been working remotely will be returning to the office. This is due to President…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC hosted its Economics of Sports event this afternoon where professionals broke down how sports drive local economies, shape college athletics, and adapt to new financial challenges. This afternoon,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s number one killer- heart disease. However, experts say the good news is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An early morning crash in Meigs County left one dead Thursday. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley reported the crash. The report said the crash was located on SR-60 North at Horner Hollow Road. According to…
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this…
About 500,000 ranges sold nationwide are being recalled after dozens of fires burned property, people and pets, LG Electronics said Wednesday in a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the possibility of tariffs floating around, many are wondering how might that impact our local economy. As of now, tariffs on Mexico…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling through the I-75 and I-24 interchange could expect nightly lane closures as the Phase 2 reconstruction project continues. I-24 East will be reduced from three lanes to two…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - One man is arrested after assaulting a first responder on Wednesday. At around 4 P.M., a HCSO patrol lieutenant saw a Hamilton County EMS ambulance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recently, CHASE Bank held a grand opening for the bank's first retail branches in Chattanooga. Now the company has statewide retail presence across the state of Tennessee.…