What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa Kids Day
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 is the new home for the World of Bluegrass
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…
Man dies in Catoosa County house fire
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…
EPA hands out grant to Chattanooga for Southside trail
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…
Justice Dept. files complaint against Erlanger
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…
Photos from Watts Bar Trump Boat Parade
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…
Settlement reached in Wilkey baptism case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A settlement has been reached in a controversial case involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (more…)
Female inmate smuggles fentanyl into Hamilton County Jail
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…
Shelby Lynn previews latest country music single
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) --…
Community Gathers at Coolidge Park to Mark 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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…
‘Stuff the Bus’ Drive Aims to Stock Local Teachers’ Classrooms with Essential Supplies
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…
Hamilton County FD assisted in Hiwassee Packaging fire
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…
18 year old woman shot, taken to East Ridge Police Department
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…
Drowning at Haig Mill Lake Park in Dalton
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…
U.S. wins first gold medal of Paris Olympics at men's 4x100 meter freestyle relay
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 announces grand opening of new Lynnbrook Park
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…
Soddy Daisy duo wins 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship
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.…
St. Elmo's Ben Miller Park reveals new renovations
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 police responds to person shot call on Brainerd Road
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…
Hamilton Place Mall prepares for Tax Free Weekend
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 celebrates new Riverfront Parks project on Friday
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…
New music festival headed to Chattanooga's riverfront
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…
Hamilton County receives grant for stream restoration projects
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a total of $276,090 in grants for stream and wetland restoration. $245,000 of that grant money will go toward Hamilton County Development Services for a…
In custody death at the Hamilton County Detention Center
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There was an inmate death in the Hamilton County Detention Center late Thursday night. At 11:00 p.m. July 25, 2024, Hamilton County Sherriff's Office Corrections deputies that were assigned…