Chattanooga man takes plea deal in child sex crimes case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has taken a plea deal that significantly cuts the number of child sex charges against him. Jacob Young was…
Terry Knowles selected as new chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has selected Terry Knowles to be the next chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). Since 2022,…
Back-to-school shopping season kicks off early, with Americans hoping to dodge tariff impacts
The back-to-school season may seem at least a month away on the calendar, but for a majority of American families, it's already begun. Two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers have already started buying clothing and supplies ahead…
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old…
Destination Ocoee: Cherokee Rafting
Click to view other businesses at Destination: Ocoee. OCOEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cherokee Rafting started in 1978. It's a family friendly whitewater rafting company based in Polk County, Tennessee. The business…
Catoosa County couple arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County couple has been arrested and is being charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty. On Monday, July 14,…
Hamilton County commits $2 million to new McConnell Elementary gym
HAMLTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McConnell Elementary is getting closer to having a new gym facility. Hamilton County has committed $2 million toward building…
TDOT says 24/75 split construction still delayed as new Apison Pike bridge opens
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- State transportation officials say that the timeline for some local construction projects has been delayed. (more…)
Chattanooga police seek public’s help in Ty Hi Drive shooting investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help with the investigation into the shooting on Ty Hi Drive over the weekend. If anyone at the…
The Bend project currently providing no tax revenue as construction continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There’s an update on the economic output of two anticipated developments in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Chattanooga firefighters knock down East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house fire in East Lake was quickly extinguished by Chattanooga firefighters Tuesday. At 2:51 p.m., July 15, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the 1900 block of East 25th…
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention, its latest effort to expand the scope of its sweeping immigration crackdown, sources briefed on the policy…
K-9 Georgia Dies After Being Left in Hot Patrol Car
Trenton, GA- (WDEF)It’s a heartbreaking loss for the Dade County community—and many are left asking: how could this happen? On one of the hottest days of the summer, K-9 Georgia, a bloodhound with the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, died after…
YoCrunch yogurt products recalled nationwide due to potential presence of plastic pieces
Danone U.S., the maker of YoCrunch, is recalling the yogurt product due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the packaging's dome topper, according to federal health officials. In an…
Chattanooga police searching for missing endangered runaway juvenile
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing endangered runaway juvenile. La'Darius Idlette is a 16-year-old male with black hair, brown eyes, and…
Dade County K-9 Georgia dies after patrol car malfunction in extreme heat
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) announced the passing of one of its newest K-9 units, Georgia. On July 13,…
Fallen Five to be honored in annual remembrance ceremony Wednesday
News 12 This Morning: Retired U.S. Navy Captain Mickey McCamish joins News 12's Chip Chapman to invite the public to pay their respects to the Fallen Five on the…
Ooltewah residents frustrated with two separate developments
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The pace of growth in Ooltewah has been a topic of concern among residents there for some time. (more…)
Ten Years Later: Chattanooga Honors the Fallen Five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ten years after a domestic terrorist attack shook the heart of Chattanooga, the community is coming together to remember the five servicemen who lost…
Proposed Shallowford Road hotel denied by Planning Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed hotel to…
Army Corps: No funding or authority in cleaning up Rock Creek
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has responded to concerns over potential flooding…
Lookout Mountain Incline Reopens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After months of waiting, the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is officially back open. The Incline is one of Chattanooga’s most visited attractions, offering a scenic climb to the…
Funding Strain on Roads
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s roads are under pressure. As more drivers switch to hybrid and electric vehicles, gas tax revenue, the state’s main source for road funding, is slowly drying up.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Team Mentoring
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just because school is out, learning doesn't have to take a vacation. Students from the Chattanooga area are getting lessons in leadership at Book T.…