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…
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Sequatchie County couple have been indicted on child abuse charges. Justin and Tonya Higgenbottom are accused of child abuse, neglect and false imprisonment of a minor child. Justin has also been indicted for official misconduct…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Tennessee State Trooper has been arrested for rape after the TBI conducted an investigation. The 12th Judicial District Attorney General, Courtney Lynch, requested TBI special agents to…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) responded to a shots fired call in Hixson Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to 903 Forest Dale Lane at 9:45 a.m. CPD has confirmed one person has been shot. The individual has been…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested after making threats on social media toward Red Bank High School. According to the Hamilton County…
The Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, lovingly referred to as the "Hab Center," is celebrating 30 years of service and commitment to making a positive impact on individuals with developmental disabilities. The day featured staff sharing stories about their impactful…
News 12 This Morning: Cameron McAllister and Shawnna Skiles join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the third annual Fall Festival in East Ridge. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Get…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family escaped a house fire early Wednesday morning in Hixson. Chattanooga firefighters responded…