What's Right With Our Schools: Christmas at the Courthouse, Orange Grove
The 2024 Christmas at the Courthouse concluded with a crowd favorite. For years the Orange Grove School has entertained listeners in this performance slot. They…
President Carter remembered across the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction here in the Tennessee Valley to the death of President Jimmy Carter. (more…)
Health Department urge Flu vaccinations during Winter
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Health Department aims to increase flu vaccination rates in Hamilton County during the winter season. “It is going to be another tough year for…
Chattanooga family home damaged by electrical fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) extinguished an electrical fire Monday. On December 30, 2024 at 2:26 p.m., CFD responded to the 1700 block of Monterey…
Gas prices recede and could continue dropping in 2025, forecast finds
Motorists can expect modestly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production. After accelerating for much of the first half of the year, prices at the pump dipped in the second half of…
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon…
Monroe County deputy injured in shooting, TBI investigating
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County deputy was injured during a shooting over the weekend. Deputes with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a…
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on January 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden. Mr. Biden also said on Sunday night that Jan. 9, 2025, will be…
Shopping experts shares tips on gift returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Christmas being over, experts believe many folks will begin holiday gift returns. “People talk about holiday shipping and peak season being the busiest time of year, and this is definitely no different. It is just an…
Hamilton County Historian looks back at former President Jimmy Carter's legacy
Hamilton County Historian, Linda Moss Mines, joins news 12's Chip Chapman to reflect on the legacy of late former President Jimmy Carter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Georgia native, peanut…
President Jimmy Carter's enduring Legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, we spoke with Representative Chuck Fleischmann about his perspective on the enduring legacy of President Carter in the landscape of American politics. Jimmy Carter was the…
The Salvation Army is collecting donations before going into 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the year coming to an end, The Salvation Army (TSA) is encouraging community members to donate generously, so that no individual…
Lil Mama’s to close their doors December 31st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy, a beloved sandwich shop in Chattanooga, has announced it will permanently close its doors on December 31. Located in…
Jimmy Carter the 39th U.S. president has died at 100
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White…
Transportation Museum making its way to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the root of transportation history, a new historical chapter is beginning for all to enjoy. Firecrown Media, led by entrepreneur Craig Fuller, has announced the acquisition of…
Collegedale collision involving a train and another vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Yesterday evening, a collision occurred involving a vehicle and a train at the railroad crossing near College Drive East and Apison Pike in Collegedale. The…
UPS "temporaily" lays off 150 employees after Athens fire
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this month, the UPS facility in Athens was destroyed in a fire. Now, that company has delivered more bad news for the McMinn County…
Medical Debt forgiven for thousands of families across Northwest Georgia
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - A local church is making a monumental difference in the lives of many in our community by partnering with a nonprofit organization to eliminate medical debt. It’s a story of…
Reflection Riding continues to connect the community with nature
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A unique event is drawing nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Owl Odyssey is an event that offers participants the chance to connect with…
Animal sanctuary owners mourning, furious at FedEx after beloved puppy was ran over and killed
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Plumbing experts raise caution to frozen pipes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- New Year’s Day looks like the next blast of cold weather for the Tennessee Valley… especially with the huge differences in weather across the News 12 Viewing area. “The people who live on these mountains around here…
Live Christmas Tree Collection 2024
PRESS RELEASE from the Chattanooga Department of Public Works Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 26, 2024) - Chattanooga Department of Public Works is collecting live Christmas trees at all five of their Recycle Centers throughout the city. City residents can drop off their…
Parkridge hosts annual Christmas Party on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center looks to spread holiday cheer as they give back to children of all ages on Christmas. "We come in super early before the kids wake up, we got here and started putting out the…
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting on East Brainerd Road
Around 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th, Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a man with a knife in the 7800 block of East Brainerd Road. When officers tried to make contact with the man, later identified as Roberto…