What's Right With Our Schools Southern Adventist MLK Service Day
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) -MLK Service Day is a time-honored tradition for Southern Adventist University. Each year students, faculty, staff, and alumni join together to serve local…
Group organizes to bring Bledsoe County first animal shelter
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-In many of our population centers, animal shelters have reported being pushed to the brink being at or near capacity. (more…)
Firefighters respond to commercial fire in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C (WDEF) - Tens of thousands of chickens are feared dead after an egg farm caught fire in Cherokee County, North Carolina this morning. Multiple Crews from Clay County and Brasstown pitched in to help. They dumped…
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven different states, after determining the products may have been contaminated with listeria, the U.S.…
Fleischmann says Tennessee can lead in AI and Quantum Computing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, who is pushing for more investment in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He says the…
Two-vehicle crash cause vehicles to roll multiple times
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday evening, first responders responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 southbound near the 29-mile marker. According to the Bradley County EMS, they say a pickup truck with a single adult occupant and…
String of auto burglaries solved after search of suspect's vehicle
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a string of auto burglaries near the 8300 block of Front Gate Circle in Ooltewah. According to the sheriff's…
Two-vehicle crash resulted in two adults trapped inside
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Paul Huff Parkway in front of Lowe's. According to Bradley County EMS, one vehicle came to rest on its side with two adults trapped inside.…
Structure fire results in total loss
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday afternoon, just after 1 p.m., the Bradley County Fire responded to a structure fire in Charleston, Tennessee. Bradley County Fire and Rescue says crews arrived to find the residence already fully involved. Firefighters confirm…
Brides and Grooms to be explore options at Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 hosted the annual Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair today, bringing together brides and grooms to be for a one…
Police investigate shooting involving teen suffering from gunshot wound
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, January 16, around 9:30pm on the 1000 block of Sheridan Ave. According to CPD, when officers arrived on scene, they located a 19-year-old…
One man shot after striking an officer and stealing a police vehicle
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that took place in December. According to the TBI, on December 28th,…
One man shot after arming himself and advancing toward officers
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WDEF) - TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Saturday morning in Bristol. According to the TBI, just after 11:00 p.m., on Friday evening, the Bristol Police Department responded…
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Rose Stops in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Republican gubernatorial candidate John Rose made a stop in Chattanooga Friday, outlining his priorities for Tennessee if elected governor. Rose spoke to members of the Chattanooga Civitan Club during a lunchtime meeting at the Chattanooga Masonic Center.…
X, Cloudfare, suffer connection issues Friday
Popular web traffic monitoring website Downdetector reports that X (formerly Twitter), and Cloudfare experienced severe outages today, blocking access for thousands of users. At its peak, downdetector received over 60,000 reports from users experiencing issues with X. Cloudfare reported on…
Anonymous tip line causes concern at Hamilton County school board
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Concerns were raised about Hamilton County Schools’ anonymous tip line. The Quick Tip Line was created in 2016 in the wake of an incident at…
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
BEIJING (AP) — Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after…
Homeward Bound program touted for success after county investment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the cold settling in across the Tennessee Valley, those in the homeless community are especially vulnerable to its impact. However, a new program seems to be providing some positive results. As homelessness, especially in downtown Chattanooga,…
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a conventional mortgage in the U.S. dropped to 6.06%, the lowest level in more than three years, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. A recent dip in mortgage rates has spurred homebuying activity, with purchase applications…
Governor Declares Monday Dolly Parton Day to celebrate her 80th birthday
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has declared Monday at Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee. That will be her 80th birthday. The Governor's proclamation says her "life and career is woven into Tennessee's music, culture, and rich history." The Grand…
'Sip and Savor' the moment at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 'Sip and Savor' those wonderous moments at the Tennessee Aquarium, plus it's time to consider registering for spring and summer camps! The Tennessee Aquarium brings back their…
Travel the world from home with the Creative Discovery Museum
News 12's Amelia Greer joins Mackenzie Steele to share details on the Creative Discovery Museum's newest exhibit that focuses on Italy's culture and architecture with 'Ciao Bambini!' CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Providing Comfort During Foster Transitions
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - When children are removed from unsafe homes, it can be one of the most traumatic moments of their lives. In Cleveland, the Isaiah 117 House works to…
Heil Trailers expanding in McMinn County
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Heil Trailer International is expanding their manufacturing in Athens, Tennessee. State officials say the expansion will create 18 new jobs. They will build new warehousing space plus automated paint and welding systems. The expansion is the…