Code enforcement blitz coming soon for District 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga’s Code Enforcement wing will be doing what they call an "enforcement blitz" in District 1. That district includes the Lookout…
United Auto Workers votes for strike authorization
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The United Auto Workers Union voted Wednesday night in favor of a strike authorization for workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant. More than two-thirds of…
Prince Andrew stripped of titles and must surrender lease to Royal Lodge in Windsor
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, the mansion in Windsor where he lives, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. "Prince…
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead
People across the northern Caribbean are beginning to dig out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa, as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed to at least 28 across Haiti,…
Fall leaf collection begins Monday, November 3
Director of Citywide Services Ricky Colston joins News 12's Amelia Greer ahead of the beginning of leaf collection for the season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Leaves are falling which means…
Students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom at school
UPDATE: On Wednesday, October 29th, three students were transported to a local hospital after experiencing concerning symptoms while at school. A fourth student was transported to the hospital after experiencing symptoms at home. A final fifth student was transported by…
Two killed in a multi-vehicle crash on N Moore Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people were killed in a DUI related crash on Wednesday afternoon. At around 3:30 P.M., CPD officers arrived at the 600 block of North Moore Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Preliminary…
Veterans Connect with Employers at Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) — Veterans gathered at Chattanooga State today for a special opportunity to connect with employers who value their service. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development hosted the annual Paychecks for Patriots Job and Resource Fair,…
World Stroke Day: Erlanger and EMS Raise Awareness in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) — World Stroke Day is here, and local experts are emphasizing the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting quickly. Erlanger Health System and local EMS crews are teaming up to educate the community on how to…
Terrell Owens Inspires Students
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - NFL Hall of Famer and former UTC Moc Terrell Owens spent the morning at Hixson Middle School, sharing stories from his time in Chattanooga and the NFL while…
Grier avoids death penalty, will likely spend rest of life in prison in 2016 murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Andre Grier now knows his sentence after being convicted of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of…
More residents, commissioner bring up concerns about proposed deed swap
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several residents continue to voice concerns over a potential land deed restriction swap at Enterprise South Nature Park and McDonald Farm. (more…)
County proposing making parking garage adjacent to courthouse free outside of business hours
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County may be making a downtown parking garage free after hours and on the weekend. (more…)
White Oak’s 1,000-Bike Goal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The White Oak Bicycle Co-op is marking a record-breaking year in 2025 as it continues working toward its goal of giving away 1,000 bicycles by the end of the…
Police arrest second suspect in connection to August shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police have arrested a second suspect related to a fatal shooting at a Motel 6 on Lee Highway. Police say Hallie Thomas and Guster Harfield knocked on a room at the Motel 6 on Lee…
Keeping yourself and others safe this Halloween
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is offering tips to keep families, trick-or-treaters and drivers safe this Halloween. To ensure safety on Halloween during trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating…
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa lashing Cuba after pounding Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said, after pummeling Jamaica as one of…
Blood Assurance faces critical platelet shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blood Assurance says it’s facing another critical shortage, this time, the supply of platelets is running dangerously low. Officials say platelet levels were already low, but…
Grier convicted in 2016 murder of Bianca Horton; awaits possible death sentence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An Anderson County jury will decide whether or not a Chattanooga man convicted of first degree murder Tuesday will be sentenced to…
Golden Apple: David Tindell, Ryan Otting, Barnhardt Academy
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - David Tindell and Ryan Otting serve as co-teachers at Barnhardt Academy. Their coaching background helps them motivate students. They encourage perseverance, teamwork, and…
Girl Scouts Honor Dr. Edna Varner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians honored Dr. Edna Varner at the 2025 Trefoil Society Luncheon in Chattanooga, celebrating her lifelong dedication to education, leadership, and…
Monkeys escape in Mississippi after truck overturns
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDEF) -- According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, a truck hauling disease-carrying monkeys overturned around the 117 mile marker North…
Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy will come to Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo has announced this year's Asian Lantern Festival theme: Forest of Fantasy. Never-seen-before displays of gleaming fairies, mythical beasts,…
Andre Grier found guilty of first degree murder for killing of Bianca Horton, potentially faces death penalty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Andre Grier has been found guilty of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton. There will be a sentencing hearing this afternoon, and the Anderson…