HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. At 6:55 a.m. October 2, 2024, corrections deputies were conducting a security check in the George…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A longtime fixture on local TV commercials has been indicted by a grand jury. Rick Davis operates "Rick's Gold and Diamonds" on Brainerd Road. The 70…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to honor those who served our country who are laid to rest this Christmas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– A port strike along the east and gulf coast is worrying citizens as it could become one of America's most disruptive work stoppages in recent times. We spoke with individuals…
Todd Patton and Josh Philpott join News 12's Chip Chapman to preview this scary season's Dead Hollow. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dread Hollow returns with a promise of a bigger and more…
UPDATE AS OF 7:53 A.M.- The two lanes are blocked with one lane of traffic open. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned semi-truck causes I-24 Eastbound to shut down on Friday morning. A semi-truck overturned near Moccasin Bend causing traffic…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over two hundred deaths from Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. (more…)
The T-V-A has begun their open comment process on a draft plan for the future. The draft of the 20-25 Integrated Resources Plan is the topic of discussion for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community members came together this evening to celebrate the opening of Fire Station 15 in Eastdale . Chattanooga’s new Fire stations will provide service to community…
HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (WDEF)- White Oak Bicycle Co-Op is well on its way to distributing more than 700 bikes in 2024. “We have given away 516 bikes this year…
Chattanooga Skydiving flew relief supplies to northeast Tennessee. They loaded up the plane with water and cleaning supplies for flood victims in Elizabethton. From there, helicopters will deliver the aide to remote locations that can’t be reached by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) uncovered a significant amount of drug paraphernalia and firearms after conducting a search warrant. On October 2, 2024, the CPD Gun Team, SWAT, Narcotics…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public to help them identify a man who stole a pickup truck. The suspect stole the vehicle in the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A junior at Cleveland High School earned world champion status at a horse show in Louisville, Kentucky. Pearson Waller won the Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited class…
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident on Standifer Gap Road last night. Standifer Gap Vehicle Crash / Tri-Community Volunteer Fire…
Cole Webster from The Barn Nursery joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he talks about donating supplies and aiding in relief efforts to Hurricane Helene victims. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Now…
Shannon Wright joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the Fried Pickle Festival and brought some friends, "Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel." DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Fried Pickle Festival promises…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Things are getting spooky around the Tennessee Aquarium during ODDtober. This is a month-long celebration of strange creatures from around the world and in our own backyard. Some events you can plan to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Moccasin Bend’s plans for a new facility to replace the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) have been halted as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the penalty for not paying for parking in downtown Chattanooga become more expensive? (more…)
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing about how the Tennessee Valley is continuing to show support for victims of Hurricane Helene. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has kicked off its "Invest in the Best" capital campaign. This multi-million dollar campaign is designed to enhance patient care and technology. …
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge East Hospital is celebrating 50 years serving the Chattanooga area. “I like to believe that the folks who originally planned this hospital 50…