CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Mayor says an overhaul of zoning codes for the city was three years in the making. Mayor Tim Kelly says the changes should boost his push for more affordable…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) were involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early this morning. At 4:20 a.m., July 24, HCSO received a tip about a Hyundai Elantra with significant rear-end damage fleeing…
LAKEVIEW, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Insurance Commission is investigating an incident at Lake Winnie on Tuesday. Park officials say there was an operator issue on the Wave Swinger ride. The Wave Swinger has individual chairs attached to chains that swing…
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF)- In 2019, Georgia passed House Bill 481, otherwise known as the “Heartbeat Law”. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The River City Company is looking for more artists with ideas for downtown banners. They've been going district by district to replace the banners the city has used to decorate streetscapes. So far, they've refreshed the Southside,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Do you have an idea on what to call the new disc golf course at Enterprise South? The course will open to the public at the Nature Park on September 1. So the Hamilton County…
July 23, Chattanooga, TN — The following is a press release from the Creative Discovery Museum. Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is excited to announce a new partnership with…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County investigators have charged two people in the cemetery thefts during the July 4th week. The Sheriff's Office posted photos of a suspect at the Lakewood Memory Gardens South. They say he was stealing solar…
Nashville, Tenn. (July 23, 2024) – The following is a press release from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Summer Camps can be fun, but they are also good places to learn. Team Mentoring Incorporated aims teach kids the skills they need…
Chattanooga's beloved Greenway Dog Park is getting a makeover. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says the park is undergoing renovations and construction to enhance accessibility for all visitors. Those include installing a pathway that meets A-D-A standards and ensuring that all…
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Police Department is once again stepping up to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. For the third consecutive year, they've partnered with the 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect old…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was grazed by a bullet Saturday in East Lake. They describe the wound as non-life threatening. It happened in the 3300 Block of 4th Avenue, just a few blocks from Rossville Boulevard,…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a man in connection with the discovery of human remains four years ago. The skeleton was found in woods off of CC Road in Sequatchie County in August of 2020. Two years…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to fill up the tank, check for the cheapest option. Average gas prices have risen nearly three cents per gallon in the last week. This averages to just over $3.00 in Chattanooga. Prices…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An overturned truck has caused I-24 Westbound to shutdown during peak morning traffic. Drivers should expect delays near South Moore Road and McBrien Road. The crash is near the I-75/I-24 split. If you are traveling in…
News 12 This Morning: Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Rachel Campbell joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the state of the election the day after President Biden…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The subject of climate change continues to be a topic of discussion. Some believe in it. Some don't. Here in Chattanooga, Crabtree Farms is taking action to teach people more about the climate change issues. Not…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The sunflowers are peeking through in Ooltewah at the Smith Perry Berries Farm. With each bucket of sunflowers you buy, it goes towards a good cause. Each bucket is $20 but you get to pick as…
UPDATE: Both suspects wanted in connection to the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper have been arrested. On July 23, police arrested the driver of the white Kia Forte, Timothy L. Davis Jr., in Nashville, Tennessee. [caption id="attachment_1775284"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) deputies were involved in a pursuit that ended off of Shallowford Road. At 12:10 a.m. Sunday morning, HCSO deputies made an attempt to stop a vehicle near the 3700 block…
President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, a seismic event that will leave Democrats scrambling to select his replacement just weeks before their convention. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After looking at how the global computer outage is impacting companies around the world. Airlines are still having issues as many flights are still being cancelled or having lengthy delays. But how did it impact us…