John Chambers sworn in as Chattanooga Police Chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga officially has a new police…
Chattanooga Public Library unveils Trail of Tears exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Public Library hopes a new exhibit will help those who are searching for answers about their ancestry. (more…)
Annual Motorcar Festivals makes it way to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds of people came together Friday to enjoy the annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. “It really is one of the best events of the year. I’ve been to a lot of cars ConCours and events like Amelia Island,…
Schedule changes again for Frazier Avenue resurfacing & restriping
UPDATE (October 14, 2024) -- The Frazier Avenue resurfacing and restriping project has been moved back again. Previously, the project was moved back to October 16, 2024, beginning at 8:00 a.m.…
Chattanooga firefighters respond to Hixson house fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a house fire in Hixson this afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to a duplex on Moody Sawyer…
Dunlap Police seized fentanyl after conducting traffic stop
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap Police (DPD) recovered fentanyl from a vehicle after conducting a traffic stop. DPD officers were dispatched to the SR-28 area after a report was made of a red Chevy S10 swerving in the roadway. [caption…
Investigators charge woman with murder over Thrush Hollow death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's investigators have made an arrest for a death in a subdivision in East Brainerd. They are not releasing details on what happened or naming the victim at this point. They just say…
Photos of the Aurora Borealis from University of the South
SEWANNE, Tennessee (WDEF) - This week's amazing Aurora Borealis show made it to the Tennessee Valley last night. Anna Dula at The University of the South sent us these photo from the campus at Sewanee. The…
Sheriff's Office confiscates heroin, cocaine and other drugs in Ooltewah house raid
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office say they have found a variety of drugs in a house they raided in Ooltewah this week. The home was in the 8200 block of Old Cleveland Pike. Narcotics officers say…
Ferrari catches on fire at fuel pump on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Ferrari caught on fire at the fuel pump on Signal Mountain Thursday night. Signal Mountain…
Sweetwater man arrested for making bomb threat at hospital
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested after making threats of mass violence at…
The Great Awakening serves Summerville and Lafayette
News 12 This Morning: Dane Maddux joins News 12's Amelia Greer from The Great Awakening Coffee Co. in North Georgia. The local business offers everything from freshly roasted coffee…
New food truck brings a taste of the Philippines to the Scenic City
The owner of the Hangry Pinoy joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the classic Filipino dishes they offer at their food truck. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neenuel Pattawi brings a…
A Walker County firefighter receives hero's escort
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Walker County Fire Rescue brought home one of their own firefighters on Thursday. Firefighter Christopher Lewis passed away from critical injuries suffered from a motorcycle crash.…
HCS EdConnect and Hamilton County School Board Meet to Discuss Progress and Future Initiatives for Student Internet Access
In a significant step forward for local education, HCS EdConnect, powered by EPB, recently held a meeting with the Hamilton County School Board to share updates on its progress and future plans. Launched four years ago, HCS EdConnect has already…
National Walk to a Park Day with Mayor Tim Kelly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of students from Clifton Hills Elementary School accompanied Mayor Tim Kelly on a walk to Caruthers Park today. Together with Trust for…
Remote Area Medical is giving free medical services
UPDATE: Next weekend, RAM will be hosting another popup clinic in Memphis Tennessee and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The clinic in Memphis Tennessee will be held at the Neighborhood Christian Center at…
Residents react to proposed study of Ooltewah roads
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been nearly a month since a 16 year old boy died while driving on Snow Hill Road. (more…)
Video shows incident between teacher and student at LFO
A screenshot of a confrontation between two faculty members and a LFO student. One of the teachers involved, Kimberly Malone, was charged with…
Proposed playground almost completely funded at Heritage Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-…
Parkridge raises awareness about mental health on Mental Health Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center is raising awareness about Mental Health on World Mental health Day. “It is basically to help individuals understand the…
New Erlanger Primary Care opens up in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Erlanger Primary Care Location has opened up in Ooltewah. This new Primary Care facility is located at 5953 Elementary Way, Suite 109. (more…)
HCSO investigating death on Thrush Hollow Lane
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is conducting a death investigation in the 8200 block of Thrush Hollow Lane. HCSO reported that a suspect has been detained…
Former Jasper Police officer indicted on intoxication incident
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A TBI investigation led to the indictment of a former Jasper Police officer for an intoxication incident. The 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, requested TBI agents investigate…