Imagine a classroom hidden deep beneath the earth's surface — that's exactly what the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga now has, thanks to a generous donation. Raccoon Mountain Caverns is now UTC's newest classroom for student research. "Dr. Steve Parlackey…
General Manager Kevin Billingsley joins News 12's Chip Chapman to show off their menu and offer gift ideas. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big Bad Breakfast is bringing all your favorite locally…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family lost their home in a fire Thursday night in Soddy Daisy. Thankfully, no one…
The organization is grappling with a large, unexpected property tax bill, adding to the mounting costs of running the facility. At yesterday's County Commission meeting, it was revealed that the humane society has faced a large influx of animals, including…
Pictures of Sgt. Sanford Roy both in and out of uniform, killed in a bombing raid in Nazi…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the holiday season is approaching, many of us focus on family, togetherness, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this time…
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A suspicious suspect on the campus of Cumberland County High School (CCHS) was arrested yesterday. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) stated at approximately…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- Christmas tree shopping can be stressful. How do you know what to get? Haley Mills Gudger the Tree Lot Manager at Bear Valley Farms suggests, “I would definitely check on the freshness of the tree. You…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Fire Department (WCFD) responded to a structure fire last night. At approximately 8:56 p.m., December 4, 2024, WCFD were…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has been placed on administrative leave after an investigation resulted…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Rossville Fire Department (RFD) responded to a commercial vehicle fire early Wednesday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m., December 4, 2024, RFD was dispatched…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland man wanted for attempted First Degree murder was found in Arizona. In March of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department's (CPD) Criminal Investigations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon for their weekly meeting to discuss future plans with the Health Department. While discussing the overall…
In recognition of World AIDS Day, The Living Bridge Center in Dalton is offering rapid H-I-V testing. For those at risk or simply wanting to know their status, this free, quick, and confidential test provides results in just 20 minutes.…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many people awaiting packages across the northern portions of our viewing area may experience some significant delays. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The four people…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested after causing a SWAT standoff in Collegedale this afternoon. The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) responded to 5800 Karen Street on a domestic assault complaint…
Months after Hurricane Helene made landfall, a cold snap is gripping the Southeastern portion of the U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium has announced a new Macaroni Penguin chick.…
Dolly Parton's French bulldog faces holiday dilemma in new children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas"…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) responded to a structure fire at the UPS facility late last night. Crews were dispatched to the facility at…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to build the new Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced this December 4,…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man from Chickamauga, Georgia has been charged with forgery after a conducted investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). TBI special agents…
NEW YORK - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting Wednesday morning outside a hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, the NYPD says. A spokesperson for…