The McElhaney's legacy of love and championships
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As Kevin McElhaney walked alongside his youngest daughter, Charlsie, up the 18th green, he knew something extraordinary had just happened. Gordon Lee’s girls golf team…
TBI agents investigating officer involved shooting
CAMBELL COUNTY, VA. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Campbell County. TBI says that just after 1:00 p.m., an officer with the Williamsburg Police Department in Kentucky attempted…
Honoring Heroes One Flag at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rows of white headstones stretch across the hills at Chattanooga National Cemetery, each one a name, a rank, a sacrifice. This weekend, hundreds of people walked among…
Steps of Support and Strength
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families, friends, and supporters laced up their shoes this weekend in Chattanooga, not just for fitness, but for a powerful cause. The first-ever race hosted by Chattanooga…
Ringgold’s Historic Jamboree Shines Bright
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend brought music, food, and a little bit of history to downtown Ringgold, Georgia. The 1890 Days Jamboree is a beloved tradition that draws thousands…
Dalton Police are investigating three shooting deaths at two different locations
UPDATE: The Dalton Police Department has identified the people killed in shootings at two different Dalton residences which police believe are connected. Investigators say that preliminary findings of the investigation indicated that 37-year old Kevin Andrew Akins of Dalton shot…
Juvenile found safe and unharmed
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team responded to Old Alabama Rd SW following a report of a missing juvenile. Initial responding deputies began a K9 track in the area between Old Alabama…
Former corrections officer arrested for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In February, TBI agents joined Weakley County detectives in investigating a report of a 9-year-old sending child sex abuse material to an adult male via Snapchat. During the course of the investigation, Hunter Chase Ellison…
Bacon Fans Flock to BaCON
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The smell of sizzling bacon is drawing crowds today at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, Tennessee, where the 7th annual BaCON Festival is officially underway. Running from 10 a.m. to…
Fleischmann discusses One Big Beautiful Bill Act
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Thursday morning, the House of Representatives passed a new budget bill. (more…)
Dinosaurs Come Alive at Jurassic Quest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Quest, one of the largest traveling dinosaur exhibits in North America, is back, bringing life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, science stations, and interactive displays for the…
Battle Brews in the Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga principals traded their ties for aprons in a high-heat showdown earlier this month. Battle of the Bosses: Culinary Wars took place May 3rd at…
Murray County authorities searching for missing elderly man
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing elderly man. 77-year-old Joe McDowell "Mac" Wiggins Jr. was last seen…
YMCA partners with CARTA to provide kids with free summer meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga will launch its Free Summer Food Program on May 27, 2025. This program offers free meals to children 18 and under across seven counties in Tennessee…
Mayor Wamp blasts Erlanger naming rights deal for new Lookouts stadium
UPDATE 2 (5/23/2025): In the Lookouts’ statement, they pointed to nine other ballparks across the country sponsored by hospitals. This includes the new Knoxville stadium, Covenant…
Rate freeze enacted for Georgia Power customers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Georgia Power customers can expect to save some money over the next three years. The Georgia Public Service Commission has announced they are freezing…
Meigs County school bus involved in traffic accident on Highway 68
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Meigs County school bus was involved in a traffic accident Friday morning. Meigs County Emergency Services (MCES) responded to…
Scenic City Shakespeare brings the comedy classic "Much Ado About Nothing" to life this summer
Emma Collins with Scenic City Shakespeare joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the troupe puts on 'Much Ado About Nothing' for four more weekends in Chattanooga! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Enjoy…
Erlanger buys naming rights to new Lookouts stadium as concerns rise over debt shortfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future South Broad Stadium has its new name. (more…)
Red Bank property tax hike likely
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Red Bank property owners may soon see a property tax increase. (more…)
Explosion and death under investigation in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a death that occurred early Thursday morning in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 75 near the Painter community. Around 1:30 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Dekalb…
Kids' breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, study finds
Breakfast cereal is often appealing for being easy, kid friendly — and sweet. But a recent study found that children's breakfast cereals have been getting sweeter, fattier and less nutritious. In a study published Wednesday in…
Tennessee man executed for killing wife and her 2 sons, says "justice system doesn't work" before lethal injection
Tennessee inmate Oscar Smith was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife Judith Smith and her teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett. Smith, 75, was pronounced dead after a lethal injection of the barbiturate…
Memphis Clayborn Temple fire ruled intentional, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire that destroyed the interior of the Memphis Clayborn Temple has been ruled intentional, fire officials say. The Memphis Fire Department (MFD) said a person of interest is being sought out by investigators.…