Southeast Thanksgiving Meal Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving dinner is becoming more expensive across the Southeast. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Extension reports that the cost of a traditional holiday meal is up…
Tennessee Aquarium Opens S.T.R.E.A.M. Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming.…
Solid Orange Drive Thru, Highway 58 Food City
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hundreds of happy Tennessee fans lined up at the Food City on Highway 58 this afternoon for our final Solid Orange Drive through of…
Incline Railway offers affordable seasonal promotions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Incline Railway is offering seasonal promotions to make the railway experience more affordable. From November 10, 2025 to March 1, 2026, children 12 years old and under…
Gratefull event brings Chattanoogans together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
Amazon Prime refunds are going out after $2.5 billion settlement. Here's when your refund could arrive.
Amazon has started issuing payments to eligible Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement over federal allegations that it misled customers. The online retailer agreed to the payouts in September to…
Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The cars, from the 2021-2024 model years, could have…
McKamey Animal Center teams up to bring free pet care clinic to Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center is teaming up with Dr. Miller from Cornerstone Veterinary Services and the Banfield Foundation to bring free pet care to Hamilton County locals.…
Employers added 119,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
Employers across the U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September, marking a pickup after previous employment data had shown a slowdown in hiring. The report marks the first official job tally since the government shutdown ended last week, ending a six-week blackout on…
Northgate Mall Infrastructure Plan Advances
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends of Hixson hosted representatives from CBL Properties on Wednesday as community members heard updates on the infrastructure required to redevelop Northgate Mall in Hixson. Northgate Mall…
Christmas comes to Anakeesta
Austin Martin takes a trip to the Scenic City to visit News 12's Amelia Greer and bring the spirit of Christmas! GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Anakeesta is decking the halls up in Gatlinburg…
Girls Inc. provides essentials through their Family Resource Center
CEO Toccora Petersen joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of their Family Resource Center. Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is celebrating 65 years of inspiring young women. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Behind the Curtain: Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Now through January 4, 2026, Rock City is twinkling bright on Lookout Mountain for their 31st annual Enchanted Garden of Lights. With…
Two free Thanksgiving meals today in Chattanooga and Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA/CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Both Chattanooga and Cleveland are gathering around the table on Thursday for community Thanksgiving meals. Chattanooga is celebrating the 10th year for their Gratefull meal (spelled with 2 "l's to guarantee you will be full). The…
Man sentenced to 965 years in prison
PRATTVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - An Alabama man has just been sentenced to 965 years in prison. And the judge says he must serve the term consecutively, which means all 965 years. 48 year old Jason Hudson was convicted of 84…
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
ASSOCIATED PRESS By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially…
New affordable housing community opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. (more…)
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say patient involvement may play a key role in helping people feel more confident in their care decisions. Debra, a…
Local non-profits come together for Giving Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- United Way in Chattanooga is doing something special for Giving Tuesday. They’ve launched an online portal where you can find local non-profits and give to them directly. Charities of all sizes are there, from the Chattanooga…
Suspended East Ridge police officer makes initial court appearance in domestic assault case
Joseph Hawks making his initial court appearance on a domestic assault charge. He has been suspended without pay from…
Divers find over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden underneath ship bound for Europe, Colombia's navy says
Divers in Colombia discovered a big haul of cocaine underneath a ship that was preparing to set sail for Europe, the country's navy announced Tuesday. Navy crew members at a port on the Pacific…
Man violates sex offender registry by communicating to minor over Xbox
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local man has been arrested for violating the sex offender registry after it was discovered he was speaking to a minor over Xbox. Daniel Hendley,…
Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 25 as U.S. tries to revive peace talks
A massive volley of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 people — including two children — across Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest aerial attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale war in February…
Help restock the CHATTFoundation Community Kitchen's shelves this week!
Tabi Upton with Moody Radio joins News 12's Chip Chapman to remind viewers to come out and support the CHATT Foundation this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Support your community with…