Large fire at Lumberjacks Hardwood Center
UPDATE 12/17/2025 7 AM Chattanooga Fire Department says the fire was put out by 3 AM. CFD continues to monitor the scene. The fire was marked out at 3:09 AM. There are still areas…
Shoppers Seek Holiday Value Over Deals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday shopping often centers on sales and discounts, but many consumers are taking a different approach this year. …
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Brewer, Boyd Buchanan
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A-P Calculus is one of the most challenging classes on any high school curriculum. Jennifer Brewer has a gift for making her students at Boyd…
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday…
Kraft Heinz taps former Kellogg chief as its CEO as it prepares to split into 2 companies
The former CEO of the Kellogg Co. has been tapped to lead Kraft Heinz as it prepares to split into two companies. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that Steve Cahillane will serve as CEO starting Jan. 1. Once…
Ford scraps fully-electric F-150 Lightning as mounting losses and falling demand hits EV plans
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles in lieu of investment in more efficient gasoline-engines and hybrid…
Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, but unemployment rate jumps to highest in 4 years
Employers across the U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, beating economists' forecasts, new government data shows, even as fresh October figures revealed a loss of 105,000 jobs, a sign the labor market remains under pressure. The unemployment rate in November rose…
Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett…
Multiple DCS Issues Found in Comptrollers Audit Report
An audit by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found several points that need to be addressed by Children’s Services. Their report had eight findings, six observations plus some issues the legislature should…
250,000 packages stolen per day, study finds, as lawmakers push stiffer penalties
Atlanta resident Tonya Sheppard says it happened to her in the middle of the day last month — a thief stole her packages on a busy street. Security footage shows the so-called "porch pirate" wave…
Chattanooga Jewish community reacts to Hanukkah attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, News 12 spoke with a local Jewish leader about the…
Memorial Hospital hosts job fair at New Ringgold location
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Memorial Hospital hosted a job fair in the lobby of its new hospital in Ringgold, giving community members a chance to explore career…
Tis the season for 'Holidays Under The Peaks!'
Alison Pryor brings the holiday spirit and joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the aquarium heads into peak holiday activities. 'Holidays Under The Peaks' featured SCUBA Claus and festive attractions for the…
Sign-ups needed for TN Childhood Cancer License Tag
News 12 at Noon: Ted Gocke with J103 joins News 12's Amelia Greer in hopes of furthering a late mother's mission. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Sign-ups are still needed to…
Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a…
Economic Outlook Shows Slower Growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s economy is expected to continue growing into 2026, though at a slower pace than in recent years, according to a new report from the Boyd Center…
What's Right With Our Schools, Silverdale Academy Fills Stockings for the Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - It's the season of giving, and that's a lesson students at Silverdale Academy learn at a young age. First…
Active Brushfire on Signal Mountain Prompts Emergency Response
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. -- The Signal Mountain Fire Department (SMFD) and the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an active brushfire on the front of the mountain on December 15. The…
Upgrades to Come to Soddy Daisy Middle School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Renderings for upgrade plans that will come to Soddy Daisy Middle School have been released. The approximate…
4 charged with plotting New Year’s Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities on Monday announced the arrests of four alleged members of an extremist group who are suspected of planning coordinated bombing attacks on New Year’s Eve across Southern California.…
iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuums, files for bankruptcy and sells itself to Chinese company
Roomba maker iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday and said the robotic vacuum cleaner would sell itself to a Chinese contract manufacturer. Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., which makes Roombas for Bedford,…
Australia Bondi Beach shooting suspects identified as father and son, one of whom had been investigated
Two suspected gunmen accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia have been identified as a father and a son, authorities have said. The younger man was reportedly…
Red Bank Christmas Parade
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade on December 13, 2025. Over 50 floats and local groups, including students from…
Free toys and plenty of pie at Cracker Barrel this holiday season!
General Manager Josh Clinton joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the old country store decks the halls this season. Cracker Barrel is offering several festive menu items in addition to their classic…