TDOT provides update for pothole patch on I-24
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TDOT has provided an update on yesterday's road patch incident on Interstate 24. Wednesday morning TDOT responded to an existing pothole patch that was vibrated…
CARTA hosts first Graduation Ceremony on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA celebrated their Inaugural Graduating Class of CARTA Ambassadors. The graduation introduced its first-ever class of CARTA. Among the class were new bus drivers, mechanics, and transit professionals. Chattanooga…
Air unit blamed for hospitalizations, evacuation at Health Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department had to be evacuated this morning following multiple people becoming sick. Captain Terry Knowles, the Special Operations Chief…
Tennessee releases third and fourth grade test scores
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Education released the first batch of this year’s TCAP test results. (more…)
Thursday Throwback: Evi the Bobcat
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back five years. That's when the folks at the Nature Center came to work to find their bobcat was missing.…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chei-Man Tea
It's the perfect time of year to enjoy an ice cold lavender lemonade. What started out as a family recipe has blossomed into a family business.
A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out Donald Trump in speech at Black church
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: Fani Willis called out her critics in a defiant speech Thursday at a Black church outside Atlanta, not naming names but appearing to refer to Donald Trump and others. The Fulton County District Attorney…
Soddy Daisy supports a local business owner who was in a wreck
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The customers of Logan and Pawpaw's produce are rallying together to support store owner Steve Griffey. He was injured…
DeKalb authorities charge suspect with electronic solicitation
DeKalb County, Alabama (WDEF) - Authorities in DeKalb County, Alabama, say they have in custody a suspect accused of soliciting a child through social media. 21-year-old Jehad Saloum is facing charges of Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Authorities say they…
Tractor Trailer wreck shuts down Hwy 41 in Ringgold
2:30 UPDATE: Highway 41 at Ringgold has reopened, however there still is a large pothole at the intersection you should be aware of. Ringgold officials say they'll repair that as soon as…
Chattanooga Police looking for missing 11 year old girl
UPDATE: Police on Friday said they had found Samari, safe. _________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for an 11 year old girl who disappeared on Wednesday. They say Samari Robinson ran away during a doctor's office visit with…
Chattanooga and Knoxville score as most affordable cities in America
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga could reap the benefits of these high inflation times. A ConsumerAffairs report finds that the city is the second most affordable big city to live in for 2024. Knoxville leads the list, followed closely by Chattanooga. …
Health Department evacuated as workers feel ill
UPDATE: The evacuation is over, everyone is back in the building. All they could find was a leak of air conditioning…
CFD MEDIA RELEASE: Hamilton County Health Department Emergency Response
UPDATE: 10:45AM update: All clear now. Everyone has returned to the building. The only thing identified was a leak with air conditioning refrigerant. There is no longer a hazard, the entire building has been checked and it is safe. 5…
Up-and-coming R&B artist visits Scenic City to discuss latest work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Florida native, S.A. Vents visited the News 12 studio to talk about his latest music. Vents grew up in Broward County, Florida, near Miami. He lived in Atlanta…
Commission, mayor debate who should get to hire county administrators
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is an ongoing debate within the Hamilton County government over how it should be structured. (more…)
Debate over school facilities funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new mechanism to fund future Hamilton County school construction was introduced Wednesday morning. (more…)
Downtown Bridge now gets weight limitation after inspection
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - TDOT is putting a weight restriction on an old bridge in the downtown area. The east 11th Street bridge raises the road over a railroad…
Mayor Wamp announces more Opioid funds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announces where the second round of Opioid fund money will go. The Commission will still need to approve his plan. The money…
South Broad Stadium financing agreement approved
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The South Broad Stadium is one step closer to groundbreaking. (more…)
Ocoee Riverside Farm offers events and experiences for the family
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- John and Donna Warner with Ocoee Riverside Farm make unique animal encounters their specialty. Kangaroo joeys, 'Josie' and 'Rosie' were hoppy to visit News 12 This Morning.…
Bethlehem Community Center holds special Juneteenth reading for local children
As Juneteenth fast approaches, the Bethlehem Community Center is spreading the history of Juneteenth with a special reading from author Jessica Desmond. Jessica Desmond’s book “Coco learns about Juneteenth” is a children's coloring book for kids to learn about history…
Falling concrete causes I-24W shutdown during busy traffic hours
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traffic is piled up for…
Two charged in double shooting during Glenwood Robbery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged two people in a double murder that happened six weeks ago in Glenwood. Two young men were shot on May first on Arlington Avenue.…
