Angel Tree Program Donates Bikes to Kids in Need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-40 volunteers gathered at the Salvation Army's Citadel Corps on East 28th Street this morning to assemble 50 bikes for the Angel Tree program.…
DUI charge dropped against Davis Lundy
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former advisor to the county Mayor has had charges dropped against him following a traffic stop in October. Davis Lundy was stopped in Collegedale and charged with DUI and marijuana possession. At that time, he…
Outdoor Chattanooga renames building after former director
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Philip Grymes, the former Director of Outdoor Chattanooga, was honored today by his friends, family and colleagues. The organization renamed its River Street building after him today. With numerous family…
Family of ten displaced from Chattanooga house fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a residential fire located off the 5000 block of Swan Road in Chattanooga late last night. The fire has displaced one adult and nine children. Fortunately, CFD officials say all residents…
Chattanooga #7 on Walgreens flu index
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga is a hotbed for flu activity on the latest Walgreens Flu Index. The survey this week ranks Chattanooga Number 7 for flu cases in the nation. And four of the top ten are Tennessee markets. Walgreens…
TVA recommends natural gas plant despite objections
By TRAVIS LOLLER and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation’s largest public utility is recommending replacing an aging coal burning power plant with natural gas, ignoring calls for the Tennessee Valley Authority to speed its transition…
"MoneyMaal" sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A federal judge in Chattanooga has sentenced a suspect to more than 24 years in prison on drug trafficking charges. 38 year old Jamaal Parker, also known as "MoneyMaal" was convicted last summer for distributing crack and…
Death investigation after 3 bodies found in home
UPDATE--- News 12 was told by someone with the Hamilton County's Medical Examiner's Office that all three of the victims were adults, two male, and one female. They were located in a shed on…
More To the Story with Staley: "Fries For School Supplies"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's called McDonald's "Fries For School Supplies." For one week a year, local franchise owners and operators take the proceeds from a la carte french fry sales…
Three found dead on Dallas Lake Road
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of three people on Dallas Lake Road. Deputies say they responded to a call in the 1500 block of Dallas Lake Road on a report of an unresponsive party. When they…
TECH BYTE: Apple Music Announces Replay Experience
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tis the season for listening to a lot of Christmas music. Apple's making it easier for you to find those songs you have on repeat.…
Body of Jasmine Pace found in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday night, News 12 received confirmation from the Chattanooga Police Department that the "human remains" found near Suck Creek Road off the Tennessee River were indeed the body of 22-year-old Jasmine Pace. The department says the…
The Day Gaylord Perry came to town to play the Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It is fitting that major league pitcher Gaylord Perry lived to a ripe old age. He died at his home in Gaffney, South Carolina Thursday at the age of 84. The…
Regents name new President for TCAT Athens
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Regents has appointed a new president for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Athens. She is Susan L. Hatto, the current dean for industrial education at Montcalm Community College in Michigan. Hatto…
Murray School administrator arrested for relationship with a student
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A school administrator in northwest Georgia has been charged with child molestation and statutory rape. Dr. Rachelle Louise Terry was Director of Federal Programs and Enrollment for the Murray County school system. But a GBI investigation…
3 charged with series of break-ins along Alabama/Georgia line
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Multiple law enforcement agencies in Georgia and Alabama have been investigating a series of burglaries of autos and storage units since September. Trenton, Summerville, Rainsville and Fort Payne were all involved. Now three people from Rainsville…
Red Bank High student charged with bringing a knife to school
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Red Bank High student has been charged with bringing a knife to school. Hamilton County officials describe it as a "large kitchen knife." They say the school SRO arrested the student at school, who…
Amount of Homeless Students on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since the evictions at the Budgetel Inn in East Ridge. (more…)
World AIDS Day Raises Awareness and Urges Prevention of Disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- December 1st is World AIDS Day. (more…)
Family says police have recovered Jasmine Pace's body
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police officially confirm that Jasmine Pace's body was recovered from the Tennessee River. They began searching the area at Suck Creek Road around 1:30 PM today. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -…
From The Archives: 1983 Holiday Shopping
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Christmas season shopping has changed a lot over the years. While you go to Amazon, your parents went to discount malls. For tonight's Thursday Throwback, we take you…
Adventure Cycling Association announces East Tennessee trail
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Adventure Cycling Association has designated two new U.S. Bicycle Routes in the country, including one that goes right through our area. The USBR 21 trail through East Tennessee begins at the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park…
Little Rome restaurant in Chatsworth burns
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Residents in Chatsworth are mourning the loss of one of their most popular restaurants. Little Rome was destroyed by fire last night. The Italian Restaurant is on the corner of…
Police hope you can identify watch thief suspect
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope the public can help them identify a man suspected of shoplifting a watch from a jewelry store. The theft happened several weeks ago at Oxford Jewelers at the Dalton Mall. Police say…