MOUNTAIN BROOK, Alabama (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Katie Britt from Alabama is introducing a shark warning bill in honor of Lulu Gribbin. Gribbin is the 15 year old girl who lost a hand…
News 12 This Morning: Joseph Gonzalez and Sydney Tremblay with Broken Heart Cheesecakes join News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight their special deals for 'National Cheesecake Day.' They bring some of…
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - The back-to-school countdown continues. Parents are racing to get their kids everything they need for the first day. They recently got a helping…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Raleigh's loss is Chattanooga's gain. Officials on Monday announced that the annual IBMA World of Bluegrass is moving to Chattanooga. It has been in the city of Raleigh for the last decade, but organizers announced they were…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Officials in Catoosa County say a man has died after an early morning house fire. It happened around 7 AM on Joe Tike Drive, just off Boynton Drive, half way between Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe. Off…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The EPA is delivering grant money to the city of Chattanooga for trail systems. They will give almost $20 million to the Trust for Public Land and the city. They money goes to develop a trail…
UPDATE: Erlanger statement on the Justice Dept. complaint: “Erlanger paid physicians based on amounts that outside experts advised was fair market value. Erlanger did not pay for referrals. A complete picture of the facts will demonstrate that the allegations lack…
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Supporters say hundreds of boaters turned out for the Trump Boat Parade on Watts Bar Lake over the weekend. They held the political rally on Sand Island, a small island in the middle of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A settlement has been reached in a controversial case involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An inmate was charged for smuggling fentanyl into the Hamilton County Jail. Three female inmates had overdosed within 36 hours. All three of the women were taken to the hospital, treated and released. Hamilton County Detectives…
News 12 This Morning: Shelby Lynn joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about what inspires her as an artist and previews her newest single, "Dear Texas." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
Friday, July 26th marked the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the community came together for a celebration at Coolidge Park. The event featured a variety of vendors and service agencies dedicated to supporting…
Teachers are also joining in back-to-school shopping this weekend. To help make this task easier, the Hamilton County Foundation is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus Drive this weekend. The program aims to provide necessary resources to local educators as…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County and Dayton City Fire Departments assisted in putting out a fire at a Hiwassee Packaging's building Saturday afternoon. On the morning…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have confirmed that an 18 year old woman was shot on the 41-hundred block of Brainerd Road shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. She was then taken to the East Ridge Police Department, where we witnessed a…
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) -- The body of a kayaker has been recovered at Haig Mill Lake Park after reports of a drowning. The call came in at 7:02 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024. A 26-year-old male and his brother in…
The United States won its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics after a strong showing in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay on Saturday. The team — made up of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga celebrated the grand opening of the new Lynnbrook Park Saturday, July 27, 2024. This new area contains new features such…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Soddy Daisy's own William Collins and Kyler Jenkins have taken home first place at the 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship, Saturday, July 27.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Parks and Recreations cut the ribbon for the renovations at Ben Miller Park Saturday, July 27, 2024. Located at 1099 West…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call on the evening of Friday, July 26, 2024. CPD got the call at 5:18 p.m. for a person shot in the 3600 Block…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee's tax-free weekend started at midnight. A lot of businesses are offering deals for parents and students as they prep for back-to-school season. The unofficial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades. "Today is about sharing a framework plan, which provides the direction of how we are going to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is getting a new music festival down on the river in 2025. The “Smart Music Festival” will be a 3-day event at Ross’s Landing. Organizers are building is…