East Brainerd two alarm house fire
UPDATE: A fire destroyed on home and badly damaged another in East Brainerd yesterday Firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Oakvale Drive, just after 6. In all, eight…
Memorial held for Fallen Five in hopes it inspires unity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday marks nine years since a terrorist attack claimed the lives of five service members in Chattanooga. (more…)
Vance pick getting local reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are hearing some reaction to the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump's running mate. (more…)
Grundy County woman indicted in drug overdose case
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Drug investigators have charged a suspect in connection to a fatal drug overdose in Grundy County before Christmas. On December 14th, Devon Drake Rhymer died from an overdose. Investigators say Whitney Northcutt from Palmer provided the…
Chattanooga lands $50 million grant for One Westside affordable housing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly celebrates a big haul for the One Westside program. HUD has chosen the Chattanooga Housing Authority for a $50 million Choice Neighborhood grant. The city will use the grant to double their money…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. gets top fire rating
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department announces they have once again retained the top fire protection rating. They were upgraded from Class 2 to Class 1 in 2018. The Insurance Services Office reviews fire departments every five years. Class…
Memorial ceremony to honor Fallen Five on ninth anniversary
News 12 This Morning: Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Tommy Mitchell joins News 12's Chip Chapman to preview the annual memorial ceremony held to honor Chattanooga's Fallen Five. Mitchell…
Free "Baby in the Back" Car Hangtags from Secretary of State Combat Heat-Related Child Deaths
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, parents here in the Volunteer State are reminded of a way they can keep their kids safe in cars. Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennessee parents and caregivers about the Baby in…
South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years…
More local leaders react to attempted Trump assassination
We have heard from more local leaders who are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly: "My message is the same…
Grand Jury indicts man in drug overdose investigation
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County man has been indicted in connection with a drug overdose. Connaught Eugene Murphy was arrested on Friday. He faces charges of 2nd degree murder, and drug sales charges. Investigators are saying it comes…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Charter School for Excellence
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - From academics to athletics the Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is growing strong! This year they've added the eleventh grade. We'll stroll the…
ME report: Hamilton Place office shooter used a bb gun that jammed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have new information tonight on just what happened last month in the active shooting incident next to Hamilton Place Mall. A worker from the Air Pollution Control Bureau fired shots at his supervisor and then shot himself…
Leaders break ground on new South Broad Lookout stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After months of debate, officials broke ground on Monday for the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts in the South Broad District. This is the first step in the redevelopment of…
New study finds Chattanooga has bad drivers who like to speed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new analysis by Consumer Affairs has bad news for Chattanooga drivers. We rank fourth in Tennessee for bad driving and the state does not compare well with the national averages. Consumer Affairs compared fatal crash data. And…
Veteran organization to hold free concert on July 19
News 12 This Morning: Angela Hunt with Freedom Sings USA joins News 12's Chip Chapman to preview a memorable event coming to Chattanooga for veterans and the community. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close
(AP) - The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one the agency’s…
Local citizens, officials react to Trump assassination attempt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some of our local leaders Saturday evening on their reactions to this assassination attempt on former President Trump. Among them were…
Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
Update, 9:15pm - Former President Trump posted to social media following a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in which Trump was injured and rushed off stage. "I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of…
Controversy over signs in Hamilton County school board race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As early voting begins across Hamilton County, there is some controversy over one school board race. Democratic incumbent member Jill Black is facing off against…
Dalton road resurfacing project begins July 16
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Four separate roads in Dalton will undergo resurfacing starting Tuesday, July 16. There will be a total of 8.5 miles resurfaced in Dalton. The Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant resurfacing project will begin Tuesday with work…
Two elected officials heading to jail over fraud schemes
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Two former elected officials in our area are facing jail time. One is John Oxendine, who was once Georgia's Insurance Commissioner and a candidate for governor. On Friday, Oxendine was sentenced…
Thursday Throwback: 1988 Drag Racing Granny
A lot of colorful characters have come out of north Alabama. One of the raciest was Cleo Chandler. At an age when most would be content to play with the grandkids, Cleo tried out drag racing. She was a top…
Family loses home, dog in overnight house fire
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family's dog died in a house fire overnight in Ooltewah, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency…
