Donata’s Wreaths Across Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - While the Chattanooga community gathered at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, a similar mission was taking place just across the state line at the Tennessee Georgia Memorial…
Wreaths Across Chattanooga honors fallen Veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chattanooga today, volunteers gathered to honor fallen service members during Wreaths Across Chattanooga. Hundreds of volunteers placed wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Chattanooga National…
Groundbreaking held for Alton Park Connector
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the City of Chattanooga partnered with the Trust for Public Land for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of the Alton Park Connector Phase One.…
Man killed in Rossville Boulevard hit-and-run
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a man in a motorized wheelchair on Rossville Boulevard. Police say officers responded around 6:30 p.m. on December…
Man charged with aggravated burglary, arson, and vandalism over $10,000.
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an investigation with the special agent fire investigators that has resulted in the indictment of a Sumner County man in connection to a…
Former Deputy charged with assault and official oppression
UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an investigation that has resulted in the indictment of a former Union County Deputy. According to the TBI, they began investigating the circumstances…
The police chase that turned into a mountain rescue
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A chase went so far out into the wild yesterday on Fredonia Mountain that the county had to organize a search to recover their officer. Detectives tried to stop a stolen pick-up Thursday afternoon on Deerhead…
First Responder Hero Award: Hailey Beaty
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or…
Chattanooga 2.0 Marks Ten Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga 2.0 marked ten years of community collaboration with a breakfast Thursday at The Westin Hotel, bringing together local leaders, partners, and supporters to reflect on past…
Unitarian Church hosts Human Rights Day event
December 10th was International Human Rights Day. The Unitarian Universalist Church hosted an event organized by Be Magazine and other non-profits to commemorate the occasion. One of the main…
Show your love for News 12 and your community with Battle of the Bells
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jingle all the way to help out a great cause by participating in 2025's Battle of the Bells! Local media stations all come together for a friendly competition…
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
By MIKE CATALINI ASSOCIATED PRESS The “Architects of AI” were named Time’s person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back. “For…
Your Christmas present mailing deadlines
(WDEF) - This is the weekend to buy if you plan to send a gift in the mail for Christmas. The Postal Service says you need to mail it by next Wednesday to be sure of a Christmas delivery. But…
Protesters speak out against death penalty during Nichols’s execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols, News 12 visited the protest held outside the Riverbend Max security prison. Demonstrators gathered to vocalize…
Family relieved After execution of Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday morning, Harold Wayne Nichols death was carried out by lethal injection, for the rape and murder of Karen Pulley, who was a 20 year…
Limit Screen Time with Holiday Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holidays approaching, many children are expected to receive their first phones or tablets, raising new questions about how much time kids are actually spending on screens. Recent national studies show many children log several…
Prescribed Burn to Occur at Heritage Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A prescribed burn will take place at Heritage Park on Friday, December 12. The burn comes as The City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors’s Natural Resources…
Harold Wayne Nichols Executed After 35 Years on Death Row
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Harold Wayne Nichols was executed on December 11 following his conviction and sentencing for the murder of Karen Pulley. Nichols was executed by lethal injection at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee. He was…
Whitfield County Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Case
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) has announced they have arrested a man for child exploitation. On December 10, Trevor Lee Teasley was arrested for a child…
PawPaw's Homeless Ministry brings a "Miracle on 11th Street"
Mike Rice of PawPaw's Homeless Ministry shares their upcoming donation drive "Miracle on 11th Street" that will help ensure 250 unhoused individuals be prepared and warm during winter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
By JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022. The U.S.…
The Top Christmas Cookies in Tennessee
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - Tennessee is loyal to the M&M brand, whether they know about the plant in Cleveland or not. The folks at Google have been checking out the most searched Christmas cookies of the season in each state. And…
In-N-Out burger chain opens first locations in Tennessee
LEBANON, Tennessee (WDEF) - One of the most popular fast food chains in country has made their Tennessee debut. In-N-Out was born and became famous in California. The chain has been slow to expand. Tennessee becomes only the ninth state…
US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
By AAMER MADHANI and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as…
