How to tackle traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Traveling this year for Thanksgiving is up 2%, but how can you avoid the traffic? Thanksgiving is expected to have the most cars on…
Juvenile Shot and Killed in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A juvenile was shot and killed in East Ridge on Tuesday. (11/21/23) East Ridge officers arrived on Connell Street to find a boy shot in the leg. They immediately began administering first aid. The boy…
Golden Apple Award: Christine Loveridge, Rivermont Elementary School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students learn best when they feel safe and seen. That's certainly the case in Christine Loveridge's class at Rivermont Elementary. She meets students where…
Nokian Tyres receives honor from TDEC in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Environmentally friendly manufacturing took another step forward Tuesday in Dayton. “We are in a true partnership where we can grow and develop together and…
Class action lawsuit filed against Publix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the supermarket chain Publix. (more…)
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly…
More than 1 million gallons of oil leaks into Gulf of Mexico, potentially putting endangered species at risk
LOUISIANA (CBS) -- The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that an estimated 1.1 million gallons of crude oil has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico near a pipeline off the coast of Louisiana. Officials are concerned about the oil's potential impact…
Country Artist Ian Munsick Featured on CBS Mornings, Playing Chattanooga Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and Wyoming native Ian Munsick will be performing at The Signal this Saturday night. News 12 already spoke…
One injured in Etowah fire that destroyed home
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A brush fire spread to a home in Etowah overnight and one person was injured. The fire happened at 1 a.m. at 205 County Road 906 in East Etowah. McMinn County sheriff's deputies said that…
Whitwell man charged with having more than 400 fentanyl pills
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap police arrested a Whitwell man during a traffic stop when they learned he had outstanding warrants. Officers arrested Brian T. Young on November 20, 2023, around 9 p.m. Brian Young /…
Recycle old Christmas lights at a local Walmart
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Anyone wanting to get rid of their old Christmas lights can now do so at local Walmart locations. Whether those string lights are working or broken, the public can now recycle them so they will not…
Tennessee authorities cracking down on Move Over Law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee drivers who are not following the state's Move Over Law will likely see blue lights in their rearview soon. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) have partnered for Operation…
Firefighters gaining upper hand against Whitwell fire
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - As rain moves through the Tennessee Valley, firefighters hope it helps them contain wildfires in Marion County. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Dalewood Career Clusters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two years ago, Dalewood received a great that paved the way for Career Clusters. One of those clusters in Audio Visual Innovation. Students love it. It's 21st century example of what's right with our schools. [blox_vms…
Gratefull Thanksgiving luncheon takes place Monday in Dalton
DALTON, Ga (WDEF) - Hundreds of families and friends gathered at Burr Park in Dalton on Monday to have a Gratefull Thanksgiving. “We are just excited to…
Resort owner recounts fire escape as Whitwell fire fight continues
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Smoke has been filling the air over the Marion County town of Whitwell. (more…)
Deer harvested in Tennessee tests positive for chronic wasting disease
LEWIS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a hunter harvested a deer which tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The positive test for CWD came from a deer in Lewis County, Tennessee. The TWRA says chronic…
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page to retire in 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page announced on Monday that he plans to retire in August 2024. In a statement from Tennessee's court system, the 68-year-old said his time as a judge has been humbling, inspiring…
Alabama police chase ends in Georgia with two arrested
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man and woman are in custody for a hit and run and then fleeing from police. The Dade County Sheriff's Office announced the two arrests on Monday, November 20. Dade…
Great Smoky Mountain campgrounds, roads closed due to weather
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds, as well as other park roads. This is to protect against potential wildfires while the area has an active red flag warning, upcoming…
McCallie students help The Salvation Army provide Thanksgiving meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Preparing for Thanksgiving, McCallie Middle and High School students helped provide meals to families in need on Thursday. On November 16, students helped the Chattanooga…
Jury acquits Catholic priest in Tennessee who was charged with sexual battery
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has found a Catholic priest in Tennessee not guilty of sexual battery against a woman who was a church member. Jurors handed down the verdict late last week in the case against Father Antony…
Ooltewah's male JROTC Raider Team wins national championship
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ooltewah High School's Army JROTC Raider Team recently won first place in the All-Service Raider National Championship. The competition took place November 16-19 in…
An Aquarium Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium says they spent nearly $185,000 on groceries for their animals in 2022. The Aquarium provides for 12,000 animals in their care. They even revealed some of the surprising items on their grocery…