CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The frigid weather won't stop the Union Gospel Mission from serving their Christmas dinners on Friday. They will be serving the homeless at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center from 11 AM to 1 PM. And they need…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple agencies and organizations are preparing for the worst tonight in the Tennessee Valley, as inclement weather "not seen in decades" is on the way. Everyone from Mayor…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While your family make hunker down for some serious steaming over Christmas weekend, the tradition used to be of bundling them all up to go to…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's Governor extends a Christmas tradition by offering clemency to 16 people across the state, including four from our area. The Governor has the power to pardon or end sentences for prisoners, in consultation with the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you are new to a house, there are several tips you should heed during an extreme cold spell like we're going to see tonight. -- trickle water from your faucet -- open cabinet drawers around your…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- The Rossville Police Department is continuing their investigation into a local softball coach that is accused of sexual misconduct with minors. (more…)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music stars are taking the stage to celebrate 2023 as part of CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH. Riverbend Festival alums Jimmie Allen and Elle King are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When companies are looking to locate their operations in a new location, the local chamber of commerce can provide valuable information and resources. The Chattanooga Chamber talked…
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans”…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday morning, the Tyner Academy Community received an early Christmas gift courtesy of the Hamilton County Commission. It's one they've been asking for for a long time. The commission unanimously…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County officers say they have captured a suspect who stole one of their squad cars in his escape. Eleven days ago,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The TBI reports the arrest of a rape suspect from Chattanooga after more than a decade. Mario Escobar is a native of Guatamala. Chattanooga Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp sent a letter to the Hamilton County Commission criticizing the placement of certain individuals displaced by the Budgetel Evictions. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A cookie shop in Hixson is facing punishment from the U-S Department of Labor for child labor law violations. Crumbl Cookies is accused of letting…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police are updating their investigation into the train collision Tuesday on Apison Pike. The driver of the truck that was hit by the…
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, Hamilton County EMS was called to Silverdale Detention Center in response to a medical emergency involving an unresponsive male inmate. The inmate was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The Hamilton County Sheriff's…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "On behalf of Food City and News Channel 12, I would like to present you with this week's Golden Apple Teacher Award. " "Oh my gosh, thank you so much!" DR.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Mayor's Office announces a deal over how much companies can charge for a tow in certain circumstances. The city sets a maximum charge that…
7pm UPDATE: Collegedale Police report the intersection is now back open to traffic. _________________ COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hundreds of first responders were called out to a violent train derailment in Collegedale Tuesday afternoon.…
ATLANTA (AP) — The University System of Georgia is following Gov. Brian Kemp’s lead and banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by the system or any of its 26 universities and colleges. Spokesperson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Extremely cold temperatures are headed our way this weekend, getting as low as 10 degrees. For those without a home this holiday season, keeping warm is their utmost priority.…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Governor and both U.S. Senators say the Biden administration is planning to bus ICE detainees from the border to Tennessee. They were briefed on Monday. Governor Lee says the plan is to send multiple busloads of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Gunshots in East Chattanooga led police to make some drugs arrests on Tuesday. Officers heard the gunfire on Sheridan Avenue. They found shell casings in the backyard of a home and determined where the shots were fired…
MORE INFORMATION: EMS now says the truck was carrying a single 134 foot concrete truss beam. The driver was waiting for a green light at the railroad…