CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tuesday, more than 50 cancer advocates including patients, survivors, and caregivers will gather at Tennessee's Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support a critical…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A pursuit throughout Fort Payne ended with a crash and the suspect committing suicide over the weekend. Around 7:35 p.m. February 9, 2025, a Fort Payne Police officer attempted to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly met with The Hamilton County Pachyderm Club this afternoon to discuss key concerns regarding financial, safety, and infrastructure throughout the city. The Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Regional Planning Agency staff has officially recommended denying the request, citing concerns over the scale and impact of the development in that area. The proposal…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Black History is much more than a month at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They have exhibits on African American history, culture, sports…
UPDATE (2/11/2025): We're getting new updates on the condition of the Impala's passenger following the fatal crash on Rossville Boulevard over the weekend. The driver of…
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…