NEWPORT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters (CFD) are on their way to assist with the emergency situation in Newport, Tennessee. CFD, along with Signal Mountain Fire, Tri-Community Fire, and Madisonville Fire are going to help with evacuations. Firefighters from East…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Representatives with the Iron man races provided an updates for this weekend. With recent weather the race will be without the swimming course. This is due to keeping competitors safe from the water quality. However, More than a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- First Responders came together to kick off the Slow Down Move Over Campaign. Towing and Recovery Association of America and Randy Meyer Racing teamed up with Law enforcement for the cause. “Slow Down Move Over” Law went…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest in connection to a homicide on Forest Dale Lane in Hixson. CPD responded to the 900 block of Forest Dale Lane at 9:43…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Helene also has lashed the Tennessee Valley over the past 24 hours. (more…)
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - One single tree has caused some major power disruptions on Fredonia Mountain. The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reported more than 700 customers out of power on the mountain overlooking Dunlap. They tell us that one big…
Hurricane Helene was a dangerous Category 4 storm when it made landfall over Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday night but weakened rapidly as…
UPDATE (7:15 p.m.) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reported Kellye Holmes has been located safe. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Missing/Endangered Person Alert has been issued for a woman from Hamilton County.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 10th annual Ironman triathlon is set to take place this weekend across Chattanooga. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The old 215 Market restaurant is exactly where a new multi-purpose development will take shape. Kronos Capital says their new project will provide more than…
UPDATE (September 27, 2024): Another sink hole has opened up 100 feet from the first sinkhole off of SR-39 in McMinn County. Rae Anne Bradley with TDOT…
UPDATE: Helene strengthens to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane as it takes aim at northwest Florida. Helene strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Thursday as it barreled…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Governor Lee is bringing some news with him for his tourism speech in Chattanooga on Thursday. The State of Tennessee has dropped their plans to build a new psychiatric hospital on Moccasin Bend. This is a victory…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested two students after investigating four school threats throughout the county. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the school resource deputy (SRD) at the Center for Creative Arts (CCA) was…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County corrections officer has been terminated after being arrested for a DUI and child neglect. At 11:20 p.m. September…
For 38 years, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga has built over 300 homes, helping individuals in need. Today, they held their Raise the Roof luncheon, which not only celebrated success but also provided insight into the inner workings of…
News 12 This Morning: Emma Collins and Amanda Medlin join News 12's Amelia Greer as they prepare to bring Macbeth to life this fall. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An acting…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last Thursday, an Ooltewah High School student died in a fatal crash. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County is set to fund 11 different school repair projects. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest in connection to a robbery shooting on Brainerd Road September 14, 2024. CPD arrested Dedrrick Middlebrooks, 21, Wednesday September 25, 2024. He is…
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HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-As rain and heavy wind from Hurricane Helene is making its way. Hamilton County and TVA is urging folks to starting making preparations for…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Ooltewah High School student has been arrested after making a threat on a note. Hamilton County Sheriff's Officer (HCSO) reported the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Mayor Tim Kelly announced the new look for the city's website. The previous version launched in 2011 was very outdated, making it difficult…