BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County has plans for an upgrade in Birchwood. Mayor Wamp announces that they have landed a $100,000 grant to improve the Birchwood Community Center. The plan is to create a new computer lab plus add…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee System has officially named an interim chancellor for U-T-C. Dr. Robert Dooley will take over on January first. He replaces retiring chancellor Steven Angle. Dr. Dooley has been dean of the business school…
Retired educators Linda Hooper and Sharon Shadrick join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the launch of their book based on the Holocaust. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Parents know that Lindsey White's classroom is a fun learning environment. The Boynton Elementary school teacher balances effort and love to make her students the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battery manufacturing plant in Chattanooga has entered into an important new partnership. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Fire Department and Local Agencies came together Tuesday for the new Safe Haven Baby Box. "This community came together and said, Hey, we do not want to find a baby in a dumpster. Let us do…
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is reducing a portion of I-75 down to one lane in Gordon County for repairs. GDOT stated the closure…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house fire that occurred on the evening of November 8, 2024 has claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman. Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire…
UPDATE (11/12/2024): The Dalton and Mayor Council voted to adopt the rollback millage rate. According to the City of Dalton, the rollback rate is calculated to not increase the City's revenue from property taxes based on the tax digest so…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. Jose Ibarra was…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County school bus driver has been indicted on over a dozen charges, including child abuse. These charges are related…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The gun incident that occurred at LaFayette High School (LHS) involved an unattended young child. On the morning of November 11, 2024…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Longtime East Brainerd resident and businessman Cody Harvey has officially qualified to run for Chattanooga’s District 4 City Council seat in the upcoming March 2025 election. Harvey aims to fill the vacancy left by current Councilman…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Special needs students at Ocoee Middle School…
News 12's Chip Chapman, Dr. Rob Headrick, and Cathy Fiacco discuss Lung Cancer Awareness month and the importance of getting yearly lung screenings. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung…
The Chattanooga community gathered today to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military during a special Veterans Day ceremony at the…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Friday mornings are a magical time at Hunter Middle School. That's when students of all abilities gather in the gym to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Republicans discussed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC and Special Guest, Dr. John Harbison paid homage to Local Veterans on Veterans Day. "Well, today is the Chancellor's luncheon to honor the veterans. I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a trailer fire on Lee Highway. CFD was dispatched…
UPDATE (11/15/2024): Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was extradited back to Tennessee late last night. Hamlett is facing First-Degree Murder charges for the death of Steven Douglas Lloyd near the…
Musician Matt Hicks joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss his journey and his surprise encounter with CBS' David Begnaud. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nearly every night, the Walnut Street Bridge is…
Blood Assurance Media Coordinator, Brooke Katz, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the Veteran's Day Blood Drive. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Help save lives in honor of Veteran's Day by donating…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have and will be numerous…