Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrests a man for multiple drug trafficking charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) - The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit have arrested a man with multiple drug trafficking charges. The recent arrest…
Chattanooga State Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of First-Ever Student Health Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the grand opening of the first-ever Student Health Clinic. The clinic offers a wide range of healthcare services to students, It's designed to provide…
Residents react to proposed bill that would shield carpet manufacturers from lawsuits
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A controversial bill regarding forever chemicals was the subject of a tense hearing in Atlanta. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Hummus Bowl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traditional hummus is made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds. Add a little olive oil, lemon, and garlic, and you the recipe for a delicious source of…
Court appoints Aubrey Preston as conservator in Life Care Centers case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The legal battle for control over Life Care Centers of America has been resolved. On the morning of March 4, 2025, a Cleveland judge agreed to name Aubrey…
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes
ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town charged eastward Wednesday, spawning tornado warnings near the East Coast while heavy snow struck…
North River Elementary to enter design phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The development of a new Hixson elementary school continues to move forward. (more…)
Mayor Kelly wins reelection in landslide, celebrates passage of amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has won reelection to a second term as Chattanooga mayor. (more…)
Spirit Airlines' announces 3 new non-stop flights to CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its first service at the Chattanooga Airport (CHA) with the addition of three new non-stop flights. The non-stop flights…
Salvation Army Hosts Annual Mardi Bras Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- The Salvation Army hosted their annual Mardi Bras event earlier today. Hosted by the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary, the event was all about providing essential undergarments…
A Fun-Filled Pancake Day at St. Nicholas: A Tradition Celebrated by All
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Students, parents, and staff came together to celebrate Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, at St. Nicholas School, marking a fun-filled…
Suspect dead after officer involved shooting in Fairfield Glade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Fairfield Glade Tuesday afternoon is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. CT while…
Hamilton County Coalition offers free resource fair for Day of Hope
Hannah Dalton from the Hamilton County Coalition joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming Day of Hope. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to…
Shop the Market At springs into a busy year
Shop the Market At's Robert Davis returns to the News 12 studio to preview this season's upcoming markets. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At is ready to spring…
Dalton Opens New Soccer Mini Pitch
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Dalton is living up to its nickname, "Soccer Town USA", with the grand opening of its newest soccer facility. Today, young athletes and professional players from…
Golden Apple Award: Macey Neal, Battlefield Primary School
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Some people are just born to teach. Macey Neal is one of those people. She makes sure every student in her Battlefield Primary…
Juvenile arrested after making threats against Tyner Middle School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile has been arrested after making a threat against Tyner Middle School. At 3:50 p.m., March 4, 2025, Tyner Middle School's School Resource Deputy (SRD) was made aware of a…
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty to 2023 manslaughter case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than two years ago. Around noon…
Tennessee sets new execution date for Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee has set a new execution date for Chattanoogan Harold Wayne Nichols. The state set dates for four death row inmates on…
Rising stars shine on Jessica Baio's Unsaid Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising star Jessica Baio, a 23-year-old singer and social media influencer, is making waves with her Unsaid Tour, bringing songs from her newest album…
Concerns raised about new Chattanooga PILOT policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A meeting to discuss tax incentives for Chattanooga businesses faced some criticism Monday. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Six Triple Eight Star Speaks at Tyner Academy
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World…
Health Council Addresses Measles Outbreak Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the…