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Chattanooga Buddy Walk Celebrates Inclusion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Chattanooga Buddy Walk brought thousands of families, advocates, and supporters to First Horizon Pavilion this weekend, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and the power of…

Chattanooga’s Rising Track Star

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has a rising star in youth track: Robert Todd IV.  At just 9 years old, Robert is already making a name for himself with his speed, dedication,…

Biker rescued at Walden's Ridge Bike Park

  SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday around 4:30 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and Walden’s Ridge Fire responded to the park’s Bullwinkle Trail where a mountain biker hit a tree, leaving him with injuries. According to CFD,…

Holiday Home Dedication for Family

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga welcomed the holiday season by celebrating a new home dedication for Stephanie Tarvin and her family on Friday, November 14th.  The…

Come one, come all to 2025 Gratefull!

Dawn Hjelseth from River City Company joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind viewers 'Gratefull' is right around the corner.  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lots of free food and good community with Gratefull…

First Responder Hero Award: Trey Birdwell

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police…

Pilgrim’s Breaks Ground in LaFayette

LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) - Pilgrim’s is making a major investment in Walker County’s future with the groundbreaking of a $400 million prepared foods facility at the Walker County Business Park in…

Can Tariff Rebates Really Happen?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Donald Trump has proposed giving most Americans a $2,000 payment funded by money collected from tariffs on imported goods.  The administration says the plan could take…

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