5 children out of McMinn County found safe after TBI alert
UPDATE (10/23/2024): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations reported the 5 children have been found safe in Georgia. MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- …
Meet the talented voice of Scooby-Doo at Chattanooga Comic Con
Scott Innes joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss his career and what to expect at the Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ruh Roh! Scooby-Doo, where are you? Scott Innes,…
Grateful Gobbler celebrates 25 years of a Thanksgiving tradition
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If there's no plans to be behind a stove on…
The Freedom Tour with Cameron Sexton parks in Cleveland, TN
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With just less than three weeks remaining in the campaign season, political representatives all over are making their final marks towards the upcoming political race. Today, the Tennessee State Representative for…
2024 Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The Tennessee Justice Center, along with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the YMCA of Chattanooga, came together for the Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference on October 22nd, 2024 Today’s event…
Early voting still underway in local counties
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Voting is continuing in Both Tennessee and Georgia. "Where you have seen a long line. People are moving through there very quickly and it…
Golden Apple Award: Jonathan Parson, Heritage High School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Teaching one lesson plan at a time is hard enough. Juggling multiple curriculums takes a truly exceptional educator. That describes Heritage High School's Jonathan…
Hamilton County Health Department unveils first two mobile health units
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton…
Chattanooga pledges $100,000 to Home Uplift program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The city of Chattanooga has given its largest contribution to a home upgrade program. (more…)
Georgia's Gov. Kemp and fellow GOP leaders promise new state income tax rebates
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise. The leaders announced a proposal Tuesday to give…
Chattanooga Zoo launches naming contest for baby pied tamarins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the birth of two pied tamarins and launching a name contest. Daphne, a pied tamarin, gave birth to two babies…
Walmart plans to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes
Walmart will begin delivering prescriptions across the U.S. early next year, as the retailing giant strives to keep pace with rival Amazon in competing for health care dollars. Walmart's new service includes new prescriptions and…
Cleveland's International Paper permanently closing in December
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The International Paper plant in Cleveland, Tennessee will permanently close in December of 2024. Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development released a WARN notice…
Students, faculty address board as Walker County superintendent dispute remains unresolved
A group of Walker County teachers, parents, and students attending Monday's Walker County School Board meeting due to concerns over the…
Democratic Caravan stops in Chattanooga
A group of Democratic representatives and candidates speaking about their campaign efforts on the Walnut Street Bridge. From left to right: Missy Crutchfield (candidate for TN Senate 10). Heather McClendon (candidate for TN House 30), Allison…
Psychology of a Murderer coming next year to Memorial Auditorium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dr. Rachel Toles, The Psychology of a Murderer is coming to the big stage at Memorial Auditorium.. "You know, probably not the happy go lucky kind of show that you think, but actually, it is a really…
Tennessee Aquarium Begins Peak Light Replacement Project
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium started its first day of renovations for its newest project today, October 21st. This new project is set to replace the LED lights that are placed at the…
The Turf Tank is making its mark in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - New technology has made its way to the Chattanooga area. One of the newest and most effective being the Turf Tank. The Turf Tank…
Chattanooga Zoo to host new 'Frights & Pints' event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is hosting a new event named 'Frights & Pints' this Thursday, October 24, 2024. This new event is from…
Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after Georgia dock gangway collapse killed 7
Orange life jackets bobbed in the water, where bystanders rushed to form a human chain for passing survivors to safety. Others shouldered the task…
Two Rhea County men indicted on separate child sex abuse cases
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two men out of Rhea County have been indicted for sexual abuse of children in two separate cases. Investigators from…
What's Right With Our Schools: CCS Tree Day
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - “Today is our tree day. And tree day is an interactive day of learning where we do cross-curricular instruction across lots of different subjects;…
Tennessee American Water participating in 'Drug Take Back Day'
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Coalition and Tennessee American Water are coming together for 'Drug Take Back Day'. This day is a biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back national event created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency…
Girl Scouts membership to more than double in cost over two years
Girl Scouts of the USA is more than doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year, but then rise to…