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…
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…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - As rain moves through the Tennessee Valley, firefighters hope it helps them contain wildfires in Marion County. (more…)
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…
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…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Smoke has been filling the air over the Marion County town of Whitwell. (more…)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS) -- As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up for holiday travel. AAA projects that over 55 million people will travel more than 50 miles, which would make this Thanksgiving the third busiest on record. This…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Someone stole a car, and someone entered several other cars in Walker County early Monday morning. An unknown person stole a gray 2022 Jeep Wagoneer at around 1 a.m., according to the Walker County Sheriff's…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A deadly shooting happened Monday morning in Chattanooga. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, shots were fired around 8:30 a.m. It happened at 2104 Wilson Street, according to Hamilton County 911. This is in a neighborhood…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Heavy machinery fell off the back of a tractor trailer Monday morning on Highway 58. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies were on scene of the accident at around 9 a.m. on November 20. A CAT bulldozer…
UPDATES: Nov. 20. 11:54 AM News 12 has spoken with Marion County emergency officials to gain more insight into the Whitwell Mountain wildfire. According to Marion County EMA Director Steve Lamb, 125 acres have burned on the mountain so far.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Covenant Presbyterian is packing their annual Operation Christmas Child boxes. Each box that is donated has supplies that help children in need around the world. Church…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters are on the scene of an active fire in Marion County. The fire has spread on Whitwell Mountain. Local first responders are trying to contain it. Authorities urge the public to avoid Hwy 108 and…
BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Great American Smoke Out event was held in Brainerd Sunday afternoon to encourage the public to quit smoking. This event was an…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hixson residents safely escaped their home on Sunday afternoon as flames engulfed their front porch and began to spread. At 2:38 p.m., Blue Shift companies responded to the 4800 block of Winding Lane after 911 received…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of East Ridge hosted a Christmas parade Saturday night down Ringgold Road. There were over 100 entries in the event. Multiple organizations…