Future of Small Business Incubator discussed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for prospective small businesses in Chattanooga was at the forefront of a lengthy discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Verizon outage in the Chattanooga area
UPDATE (August 15, 2024): The Verizon outage in Chattanooga has been restored. "A fiber cut caused a disruption in service for some customers in Chattanooga. Engineers were able to identify and resolve the issue and service was restored by 1:15…
HCSO investigating threat made by Brown Middle School student
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at Brown Middle School made a threat in a classroom that raised concerns. At 12:30 p.m., August 14, 2024, a male student made a statement in class that he wanted to "blow up…
Social media threat made by two McMinn County students
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two McMinn County High School students have been suspended after making threats on social media. School administrators were made aware of the threats Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024. An…
Large drug bust uncovers meth, guns, and explosives in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several organizations came together to uncover a large drug bust in McMinn County. A search warrant was served on August 7, 2024 for the 200 Block of Kenneth Street and a storage unit in Athens, Tennessee.…
Dogs facing euthanasia saved by local donors
UPDATE: The Murray County Animal Shelter has called off the euthanization of the group of dogs scheduled for today, and extended the deadline to Monday, August 19, 2024. The shelter received 9 sponsored adoptions thanks to donations from citizens and…
U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading…
Scottsboro police uncover meth after served search warrant
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- The Scottsboro Police Department uncovered a group of drug traffickers after serving a search warrant August 12, 2024. The search warrant was for the 1200 block of Robinson Street…
Sunshine & Lemonade Festival heading to Collegedale Commons
News 12 This Morning: Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events and Rob Hoffbauer with Gramma's Fresh Squeezed Citrus Drinks join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a festival that is…
Hamilton County Jail expansion opens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office took control of the Silverdale Prison in 2021, in…
Chattanooga Food Bank facing 77% increase in demand per report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The impact of rising grocery prices is being demonstrated in the latest Hamilton Counted report. (more…)
Police investigate double drive by shooting on Tunnel Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police are investigating a double shooting Monday night on Tunnel Boulevard. They found a 34 year old man injured at the scene. And another 33 year old man went to the hospital before they arrived. Neither suffered…
Howard students charged after fight, gun found
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police are charging both students involved in a fight at Howard High School on Tuesday. Both SROs assigned to the school broke up the two fighting students. As they separated them, a 9mm Glock 43 pistol fell…
UT signs unique corporate deal for Neyland Stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee has signed a corporate partnership for Neyland Stadium that will NOT change the name. They're calling their deal with Pilot as the first of…
Lou Ziebold running for Walden Alderman
WALDEN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Lou Ziebold announces his candidacy for Walden Alderman in the November elections. He is retired from the company he founded, Southeastern Tool & Design. Ziebold moved to Walden on Signal…
Home renovation ends in fire in Alton Park
ALTON PARK, Tennessee (WDEF) -A fire destroyed a home that was undergoing renovations this morning in Alton Park. It happened just after 8 AM in the 4200 block of Quinn Adams Street. Firefighters say a flash over forced them…
Kristen Elliot is missing from Sand Mountain home
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Authorities and family members are looking for Kristen Elliot. The 14 year old was last seen by her mother on Sand Mountain Saturday night. Dade County authorities say she has…
Pilot to sponsor Neyland Stadium in multiyear deal
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neyland Stadium will look and sound a little different this fall. (more…)
Child dies after being left in SUV while father worked
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police have charged a father after his child was left unattended in an SUV. Timothy Paul Blackdeer stopped Collegedale police officers to save his young child. They performed CPR, but the child was pronounced dead at…
Lawsuit filed in deadly 2023 Chattanooga police shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A year ago on Sunday, Roger Heard Jr. was shot and killed by undercover Chattanooga police officers during an attempted arrest. (more…)
Former Mocs basketball star charged with fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga basketball star turned pastor is at the center of federal Covid-19 pandemic fraud investigation. (more…)
Survey opens on English standards for Tennessee students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee parents and teachers have the opportunity to voice their opinions on what future education standards should be. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Chatt Prep Class of 2025
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Preparatory School is an all-boys public charter school. It opened its doors in Highland Park six years ago. Many students in…
UPDATE: Collegedale Police arrest father for leaving child unattended in a car
UPDATE: COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale Police have arrested the father of the unresponsive infant for leaving the infant unattended in a car, causing the infant's death. On August 12, Collegedale police officers working in the Collegedale Academy school zone…