CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two locations in Chattanooga have prompted emergency road closures, according to CDOT. The first location is at the 500 block of McCallie Avenue. This area will be closed for emergency repairs and paving, effective immediately. CDOT…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a shoot that occurred on King Street over the weekend. On February 9, 2025 at 2:43 a.m., officers responded to the…
About 2 million baked goods sold nationwide — including some doughnuts and coffee rolls purchased at Dunkin' — were recalled last month due to concerns the products might be contaminated with listeria, according to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested after shooting two people over the weekend, leaving them both in the hospital. At approximately 1:03 a.m., February…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews in Decatur fought a large structure fire over the weekend. On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:15 a.m. the Decatur Fire…
The Chattanooga Zoo's Jake Cash, Sam Sanders, and Indigo Montoya the snake joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Valentine's Day themed event "Hearts and Hisses." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
WALDEN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers planning to take the W Road will have to look for another route Monday. The road closed at 9…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– It was game day at McKamey Animal Center, where the competition was fierce, but instead of trophies, these four-legged athletes were after something much more…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)–Late Saturday night, East Ridge Police responded to a shooting outside the AMC Chattanooga 18. Late last night, East Ridge Police responded to a shooting outside the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)– On Saturday, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies were alerted that Soddy Daisy Police Department personnel…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - A safety scare at McMinn County High School has parents and students on edge as officials are speaking out on how they’re working to keep…
STANTON, Tenn. (WDEF)– The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking into the death of a man early Sunday morning following an encounter with Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies. According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. at a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s time to embrace vibrant colors, dazzling glamour, and rich cultural traditions—Erlanger's Believe Bash is just around the corner! This highly anticipated annual event serves as…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) -- Blessing Creek Farms is celebrating “Hug a Cow Day”, offering people a unique opportunity to connect with these gentle animals. If you've ever…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank partnered with Green Steps to help clean up the community, bringing together volunteers for a rescheduled MLK Cleanup Day.…
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents have arrested and charged a Hickman County man in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation from Friday night. TBI agents, in collaboration with the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s that time of the year for sickness in the air. Ashley Deverell is the Infectious Disease Director for the North Georgia…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two weeks ago, Jason Chen was convicted of premeditated first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in the 2022 killing of Jasmine…
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about 6 million people are set to go out more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 billion settlement with subscribers. Notices of payments to claimants are being emailed on a…
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.…