CATOOSA COUNT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the continuation of the program for the 2024 holiday season. This program's goals are to spread joy to children and their families in need, across Catoosa…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is an update to a manhunt for a fugitive wanted for first degree murder in Monroe County. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit that helps entrepreneurs in our community unveiled a new resource Friday. (more…)
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Walker County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred late Thursday night. …
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Time is of the essence this weekend. Health experts are reminding folks to set those clocks back as Daylight saving time is coming to an end. "Our body clock will say it is five o'clock go home. It is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Conde’ Nast Traveler has named the City of Chattanooga, the "Friendliest City in the U.S." Conde’ Nast Traveler is a Readers’ Choice Award focusing on where tourists feel most welcome when they travel. “We’ve always…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 81-year-old man died from injuries sustained from a fire over the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) was dispatched to a commercial fire…
NORTHEAST, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Food City and the Eastman Foundation presented a check worth $2,131,703.37 to the United Ways…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is asking for the public's help in identifying thieves that were caught on camera. [caption…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man has been sentenced in federal court this morning on charges of making illegal explosives. 41 year old Anthony Christopher Lively pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm silencer and unregistered destructive devices. Law enforcement…
CBS star, Abigail Hawk, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss her career on TV, working with Tom Selleck, and her latest upcoming film. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Bloods actress, Abigail…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hundreds of people gathered together to enjoy the 37th annual Mainstreet Downtown Halloween Block Party that took place in Cleveland this year. The town of Cleveland was transformed into…
WALDEN, Tenn. (WDEF)- In Walden, a debate about how that town should grow is at the center of a tightly contested…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- One local state house race is heating up before Election Day. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) had to use a PIT Maneuver today to aid in arresting a suspect with outstanding warrants. Thursday, October 31, 2024, HCSO detectives spotted Edward Anthony White driving a white…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-As Election Day is only 5 days away. Voters in both Bradley and Hamilton County showed up in big numbers on the last day of early voting in Tennessee. "Everyone is lingering literally on what's about to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $630,000 to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA). This funding will support a transit-oriented development (TOD) planning project along the Brainerd Road/Lee Highway corridor. With an additional $157,500…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Some Chattanoogans are celebrating their very first Halloween today. The folks at Parkridge East Hospital shared these photos of their newest babies. "These little bundles are bringing joy and heartwarming moments to all with their…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A major company in our area is reacting to legal drama surrounding its founder in Cleveland, Tennessee. Forrest L. Preston started Life Care Centers of America in 1970. The company now operates 200 campuses in 27…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- 'Stranger Things' fans can get an immersed experience in the world of the hit Netflix series with a stay at an iconic filming location. The house that the Byers family stayed at during seasons one,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a fire on Faith Road this morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the 3600 block of Faith Road at…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The spooky holiday is upon us, and that means trick or treaters will be on the prowl this evening. Local law enforcement have posted statements, providing safety tips to keep…
Nichelle Patel of The Chocolate Box previews last minute tasty creations for Halloween with News 12's Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Something tasty this way comes. Nichelle Patel, owner of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The FBI is continuing the manhunt for the Tennessee man who allegedly staged a fake bear attack in an attempt to cover up a hiker's murder. Nicholas Hamlett, the…