CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Legendary Civil Rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84. Jackson also has a legacy here in Chattanooga. a city he visited many times during the Civil Rights Era. There was one man,…
Dr. William Warren joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss heart health during 'American Heart Month' in February. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is Heart Month and the Chattanooga Heart…
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says an investigation is underway following the death of an individual on Birchwood Pike on Tuesday, February 17. They say in the morning hours, deputies observed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at St. Nicholas Elementary School celebrated Shrove Tuesday with their third annual pancake race, a tradition that blends faith, learning, and hands-on fun. The morning began…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Prosecutors say they have indicted two people from Honduras on charges of alien smuggling and fraud. They were illegal themselves. And prosecutors say they smuggled a child into the country and applied to sponsor her. “Through coordinated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga leaders met at City Hall this morning to highlight new federal funding headed to the area and to thank Congressman Chuck…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While at City Hall covering Representative Chuck Fleischmann’s latest financial funding announcement, reporters also asked about new information released in the Epstein files. Representative Chuck…
CHATTANOOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Her fellow educators at Dupont Elementary describe Arlene Slaughter as an excellent role model. Her patience and kindness extend far beyond the classroom to every…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor candidate Jerri Green visited Chattanooga on Tuesday to meet with local residents and voters. The event took place at the Chattanooga Masonic Center. Green, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Pediatric Diagnostic Associates (PDA) says it has opened its new office at 6787 Lee Highway, Unit 103. This new location replaces the practice’s previous office on Jarnigan Road, just off…
Early tax filers are enjoying bigger refunds compared to the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the Internal Revenue Service. As of Feb. 6, 2026, tax refunds averaged $2,290, up nearly 11% from the same point last year.…
Chick-Fil-A® is offering a free chicken biscuit through the Chick-Fil-A app to new and existing Chick-fil-A One® Members. The offer is from February 17, 2026, through February 28, 2026. Only one offer can be redeemed per…
Food City Store Manager, Jared FreemanFood City Store Manager, Nicole DashlerFood City Special Events Manager, Jaci KazyFriends of the Festival Executive Director , Mickey McCamishFriend of the Festival Board Chairperson, Becky BrowderFood City EVP of Operations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga dedicated a new home on February 14 for a local mother and daughter, marking the completion of their journey through the…
Dr. Mathew Knowles will be making his journey back to UTC before the end of the month! The esteemed university lecturer is also the proud Dad of Beyoncé and…
By Zoe Christen Jones CBS NEWS The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the famed civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later ran for president, has died, his family says. He was 84.…
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Last month, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene officially resigned from her seat in Congress. Now, the election to determine her replacement is here. Monday marked the first day of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tuesday a Tennessee youth rally will take place at the State Capitol, where advocates are calling for tobacco retail licensing to protect…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Heritage Center highlighted Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan as part of its continued celebration of Black History Month. Tina Cahalan…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - McDonald Farm, a historic property spanning more than 1,300 acres in Hamilton County, is set to become Tennessee’s 70th state park. The plan includes roughly $45.3…
Chattanooga Whiskey has taken home Best Craft Producer at the American round of World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky. The awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Brown Hotel in…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - The Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy is continuing its mission to develop a 21st century workforce. They do that through focused…
An elderly couple has lost their house to a house fire that occurred at the 12,000 block of Newman Green Road on February 16. An elderly male heard his smoke detector activate, got up to investigate and then found…