Chattanooga area reacts to President Biden dropping out of election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. (more…)
Juvenile shot in East Lake on Saturday
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,…
Higgins charged in four year old death
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 gas prices rise by 2.8c/g in past week
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…
Overturned truck causes interstate shutdown during peak traffic
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…
Hamilton Co. Democratic Party reacts to Biden election withdrawal
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…
ArtsBuild collaborates with Crabtree Farms to work on climate Project
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…
The sunflowers are back at the Smith Perry Berries Farm
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…
Both suspects involved in shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper now in custody
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"…
HCSO Deputies involved in early morning pursuit on Shallowford Road
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…
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination
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,…
How did the tech outage impact Chattanooga Airport?
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…
Vision unveiled for Hawk Hill's Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this week, the South…
Dollywood contractor arrested on suspicion of underage sexual abuse
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - U.S. Marshals arrested a man from the Bahamas who was working at Dollywood and is suspected of sexually abusing minors. Angelo McQueen entered the country through Florida. INTERPOL says he was suspected of committing sexual…
River City announces vision for current Lookouts stadium on Hawk Hill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Now that construction is underway on a new stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts, the question is what will happen to the old one. The River City Company is sharing their ideas for Hawk Hill. They've been working…
Here are some of the local impacts from the worldwide computer outages
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Air traffic, banks and companies all over the world have been impacted by computer issues involving Microsoft. Here are three local agencies affected: Volunteer Energy Cooperative: "The nationwide IT outage has affected some of VEC's payment systems.…
Collegedale Police Release Second Quarter Report for 2024
Collegedale, TN - The following is a press release from the Collegedale Police Department. The Collegedale Police Department has released their second quarter report for 2024. The Collegedale Police Department continues to promise transparency across the board. These reports…
Roads closed due to emergency water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are following reports this morning of road closures in the area due to a water main break. UPDATE PROVIDED MY CDOT: Overnight, Tennessee American Water crews attempted an emergency repair of a water main within…
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365…
Annual Gathering of Medal of Honor Recipients is coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Today, The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center announced it will be gathering all living Medal of Honor recipients for a celebration in 2025. The event featured…
Groundbreaking held for Westside Evolves
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The College Hill Courts are Chattanooga’s oldest public housing project, dating…
Georgia man indicted for threating FBI director
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Georgia man has been indicted after making threats towards the FBI director. John Woodbury posted a message on 4chan.org, threatening violence against the FBI director, Christopher Wray on June 7, 2023. The messages were threatening…
Hamilton County office spaces potentially relocate to future Gateway School site temporarily
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The future Gateway School will likely be home to temporary office space for Hamilton County. The county acquired the former…
President and CEO of the Tennessee Aquarium announces retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President and CEO of the Tennessee Aquarium Keith Sanford announced his retirement. Sanford announced his retirement to the Aquarium staff and board…