CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- We're learning more about a shooting Christmas morning that left a toddler in critical condition. Walker County Sheriff…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Even though Christmas has passed, shoppers returned to the mall Monday, taking advantage of post-holiday sales and exploring bargains across stores. From the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Northshore restaurant has suddenly closed its doors. Taconooga announced on its Facebook…
APISON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to an outbuilding fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day. An outbuilding caught fire and collapsed prior to firefighters arrival, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. They say crews worked to…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15…
The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The…
A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help pay for the impacts of climate change, a levy set to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Child Life team visited every patient room at Children's Hospital at Erlanger on Christmas Eve. In all, 98 patients were visited. They brought the holiday magic to the youngest of patients.…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Sheriffs Department announced on Christmas the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris. Harris served as Sheriff for two terms in 1968 to…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A variety of animals saved from a house fire on Christmas Day. Just after 1:30 PM, Catoosa County Firefighters responded to a house fire on Pine…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Fire Departmet responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash with injuries on Laurel at around 6 PM on Christmas. The vehicle was found to be wedged…
UPDATE: The 2-year-old who was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas has survived surgery and is in critical condition, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The investigation reveals the father returned home late on Christmas Eve and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two young men stepped up to help the needful in our community. Kenny Bell and Luke Stepney are Boyd Buchanan grads. They say the Lord put it on their hearts to help. They teamed up with…
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - A runaway car created a dangerous situation in Red Bank this morning. This was the scene on Lancaster Avenue. A car rolled down the street and hit a house. One person was trapped. First, crews…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For 75 years, the Union Gospel Mission has been serving the community. This year marked one of many in a series of annual dinners hosted by the Mission at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Jon Rector,…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Sale Creek man who attempted to be the Grinch this Christmas. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Christmas Eve, News 12's Chip Chapman has an in-depth conversation with Santa Claus where he asks the real questions like how to get off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County parent is speaking out after learning her child’s class was assigned The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, saying she was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first daily pill designed to treat obesity, marking a major milestone in weight loss care. The newly approved…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is expanding its curbside compost and glass recycling pilot program to three additional neighborhoods. The Department of Public Works announced Monday the program…
The City of Chattanooga reminds us that they have options on how to dispose of live Christmas trees after the season. Their tree recycling program begins on the day after Christmas. Locals can drop off…