Walker County man receives life for aggravated child molestation
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County man received a life in prison after being convicted of aggravated child molestation. On August 4, 2024, the Walker…
Young advocate organizes local vigil for Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Here in Chattanooga, community members gathered at the Riverfront to mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, a man who lost his life while sharing…
Young advocate recalls his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, another vigil was held in Chattanooga to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. The gathering was organized by young conservative Nick Bitzer,…
Vendors showcase at Chattanooga River Market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga River Market was bustling with vendors this weekend along the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. From homemade crafts to baked goods and unique finds, local entrepreneurs…
Families gather for Chattanooga’s Fun Fair Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families filled the park this past weekend for the City of Chattanooga’s Early Learning Department Fun Fair Festival. The event featured live music, food trucks,…
19-year-old rescued after fall at Pocket Wilderness
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday afternoon, the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Pocket Wilderness after a 19-year-old male was injured in a fall at the Blue Hole. According to officials, a 911 call came in at…
Fire alarm saves homeowner and home
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, just before 1a.m., the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to an automatic fire alarm in a residence in the 7100 block of Bramlett Lane in Harrison. When arriving on scene, units responded…
From Goals to Growth: Collegedale Youth Soccer League Kicks Off New Season
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Collegedale Christian Athletic Association kicked off its youth soccer season Sunday morning with a colorful parade of teams, followed by…
Prayer at the Mill brought community members together honoring Charlie Kirk
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) - Tonight, local community members gathered in a powerful display of remembrance honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, the conservative advocate who…
Sulphur Dell Cup Returns for the Weekend
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Fans of vintage base ball will step back in time this weekend as the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (TAVBB) hosts its annual…
First Responder Hero Award: Lt. Wesley Williams
COHUTTA, Ga. (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,…
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Marks 11th Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga hosted the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and 3.43 Mile Walk this morning at AT&T Field, located at 201 Power Alley. The event…
Captain of the McCaysville Police Department was critically injured
UPDATE: According to the McCaysville Police Department, this afternoon, Timothy Ramsey was taken into custody and booked into the Fannin County Jail. (more…)
Individual deceased after driving into pond due to cardiac arrest
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The MLK Blvd convenience center closed after a medical emergency. On Saturday, around 12:30 PM, a citizen was driving his pickup truck into the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Management Authority’s convenience center at 1920 MLK Boulevard when he apparently…
Crabtree Farms Prepares Fall Sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga is a nonprofit dedicated to food access, sustainability, and education. The farm produces more than 7,000 plants on site, with much of the…
Paraglider rescued after accident on Lewis Chapel Mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) responded to a paragliding accident Thursday evening. At 5:17 p.m. CST, DFD responded to the accident on Lewis Chapel Mountain off of Window…
Flood victim gets insurance claim denial reversed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been exactly one month since a historic flash flood struck the Chattanooga area and left four people dead. (more…)
Raffensperger talks economic growth in Trenton
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a stop in Dade County Friday morning. (more…)
Annual reading of Constitution held on federal courthouse steps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the 8th straight year, an annual tradition was held on the steps of the federal courthouse in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Motor home destroyed in fire on Dallas Hollow Road
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews worked to put out a motor home fire in Soddy Daisy Friday morning. On September 12, 2025, at 12:04 p.m., crews with Dallas Bay…
Vacant home destroyed in Harrison fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home was destroyed after a house fire in Harrison. On September 11, 2025, at 6:51 p.m., the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded…
Batter up and swing back to the 1860s with the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball
John Hixson and Ricky Mendoza join News 12's Amelia Greer as several teams get ready to compete in the Sulphur Dell Cup this weekend in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. …
Polk Co. Schools issue a statement regarding a gun being brought to school
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Polk County Schools issues a statement on Facebook regarding rumors of a student bringing a gun to Polk County High School on Friday. According to the statement, administration is working to track down the origin…
Chattanoogans react to assassination of Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many across the nation, including here in Chattanooga, are still in shock at the assassination of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. (more…)