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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Andre Grier now knows his sentence after being convicted of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of…
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…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County may be making a downtown parking garage free after hours and on the weekend. (more…)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Terrell Owens is returning home to Chattanooga to inspire and engage the community leading up to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's (UTC) 2025…
More than 2.2 million pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky have been recalled due to possible pieces of metal, according to federal health officials. The jerky…
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Marc Cromie joins News 12's Chip Chapman to remind parents and guardians about the potential dangers of Halloween candy. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Halloween is just around…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - To close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight service will honor survivors and memorialize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened nearly five years ago. According to authorities, Willie…