TVA Tree Removal Raises Concerns
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is cutting down trees near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, citing federal safety requirements. But residents are raising concerns about the environmental impact and large sawdust…
Canada, Mexico tariffs begin on March fourth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are about to begin. Economic commentator, Thomas Fellows, believes these tariffs will impact Chattanooga directly. He says…
Should vaccinated individuals be worried about the Measles outbreak?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An eradicated illness is returning. Should people be concerned? A measles outbreak has started from a Mennonite community in Texas. News 12’s…
Tennessee & Georgia fire crews assisting in house, woods fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and the Catoosa County Fire Department (CCFD) are working together to contain a house fire that spread into nearby woods along the Tennessee-Georgia state line. CFD responded to the 600…
North Carolina man arrested for child solicitation in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A North Carolina man is facing multiple child solicitation charges after he had been engaging in explicit online communication with a minor. A concerned guardian reported to the…
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after buying it 14 years ago for $8.5 billion
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, the pioneering Internet telecommunications and video call platform it bought nearly 14 years ago for $8.5 billion. "We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft…
Planetary parade 2025: What to know as 7 planets align in the night sky
Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune…
Gene Hackman and wife's death investigation continues as cause of death remains a mystery
Authorities in New Mexico are expected to provide an update Friday on the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Investigators have said they haven't yet determined a cause of death for the…
Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off in latest cuts to federal workforce
Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce. A congressional source…
Semi-truck overturns, spills tomato sauce off I-40 in Roane County
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-40 East had a pasta-tively rough morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, causing a spill. According to TDOT, the truck was hauling tomato sauce. The accident caused crews to block the left shoulder…
Emmy award winning cinematographer Tim Geers swims his way to the Tennessee Aquarium
Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium premieres "Call of the Dolphins 3D" on Friday, Feb. 28. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill to headline the Comedy Catch
Comedian Kalea McNeill joins News 12's Chip Chapman to talk about her upcoming shows at the Comedy Catch. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill promises for two nights of…
Residents Fight Missionary Ridge Development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge is facing strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the proposed area. The Doolittle Farms project, which…
Sheriff Austin Garrett discusses new immigration plan for correctional facilities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett addressed the Rotary Club Thursday morning. The Sheriff was the special guest for the Rotary Club and…
Construction Has Officially Begun for the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park in Grundy County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Tucked at the intersection of Highways 56 and 108, construction has officially begun on what will soon become Tennessee's largest inclusive playground. The Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park in Grundy County is set to provide…
Hamilton County School Bus involved in minor crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County School bus was involved in a crash this morning. The accident happened around 8 at the 24 exit ramp off of Broad Street. The crash involved a Volkswagen sedan…
Chattanooga State Hosts Powerful Screening of How to Sue the Klan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A powerful chapter of Chattanooga's history was brought to life at Chattanooga State during a screening of How to Sue the Klan. The film tells the gripping story of five Black women who survived a Ku Klux…
Overnight road closures scheduled for Paul Huff Parkway at SR 60 in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers in Bradley County should prepare for temporary road closures as construction crews work overnight to complete grading and paving at the intersection of Paul Huff Parkway and Georgetown Road.…
Chattanooga Police investigating Dodson Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Dodson Avenue. On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded…
Lookout Mountain couple arrested after juveniles found drunk at party
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Lookout Mountain couple has been charged after authorities discovered several intoxicated juveniles at their home. Marcella…
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home
BY FELICIA FONSECA ASSOCIATED PRESS Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said…
John A. Patten Park Transformed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga broke ground this afternoon on a major upgrade to one of our local parks. It was a big day for Lookout Valley as city officials, community members, and local leaders came together…
Collegedale Hosts Storm Safety Day
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Collegedale held a Storm Safety Day this afternoon at The Commons, offering residents a chance to prepare for severe weather. The event was free…
TBI conducting investigation into Ooltewah SWAT standoff
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the Ooltewah SWAT standoff that turned deadly Tuesday night. At around 2:30 p.m., Hamilton County deputies responded…