Commission exploring potential meeting time change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time potentially change? (more…)
Transition home proposal withdrawn, other opportunities may be available for ministry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial proposal to place a transition home for youths in an East Brainerd neighborhood was back up for discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Sheriff Garrett asks Commission to continue downtown safety initative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is looking to continue a safety initiative in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university, Trump says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump confirmed. He was 31 years old. "The Great, and even Legendary,…
Firefighters Remember 24th Anniversary of 9/11 with Stair Walk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- Members of the Chattanooga community are making sure the memory of the firefighters who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 stay with…
Calliope Restaurant in New York Times Top 50
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga restaurant just got national attention. Calliope Modern Levantine was named one of the top 50 restaurants in America. The New York Times…
Woman arrested following pursuit on Hixson Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was arrested after being involved in a pursuit on Hixson Pike. At 8:00 a.m., September 10, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) attempted to conduct…
Man arrested in McMinn County for $12,000 phone scam
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in McMinn County for trying to trick a couple into giving him $12,000. On September 9, 2025, at 1:45 p.m., McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy received a call from…
Payments for Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement are starting. Here's what to know.
If you filed a claim in Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you could get a payment within weeks, according to the settlement's administrator. Millions of consumers who used Facebook over a 15-year period were eligible to…
One dead after Dade County house fire
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Dade County left one dead Wednesday. Fire crews responded to 99 Byrds Chapel Road for reports of the…
Tyner Announces Security Rules After Game Suspension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner Middle High Academy is rolling out stricter safety protocols following the suspension of last Friday’s Red Bank vs. Tyner football game. The move comes…
Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
Uber is taking its ride-sharing service to the skies. The San Francisco-based company said Wednesday that it will team with Joby Aviation, a maker of electric air taxis, to bring helicopter services to its platform…
Child exploitation suspect arrested in South Dakota after HCSO investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) assisted in an investigation into child exploitation that led to an arrest. Authorities were investigating a Uriel Guerra Lopez. Lopez was allegedly speaking to,…
Man sentenced to 30 years after deadly 2017 DUI crash on Taylor’s Ridge
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was recently convicted by a jury on several charges including vehicular homicide. At 6:47 a.m. July 20, 2017, at the top of Taylor's Ridge, Daniel James Craig…
Special paintings and Ottertoberfest coming to the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the upcoming fun offers for kids and adults at the Tennessee Aquarium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Score a unique beer stein or…
Creative Discovery Museum bringing a new exhibit and a free night for families
VP of Development Ginger Birnbaum joins News 12's Amelia Greer with the Creative Discovery Museum to preview a new exhibit this month! 'XOXO' will be opening September 20, along with the…
Walker County school bus crash sends five students to hospital
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Early this morning at 7:13 a.m., the Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that a school bus had struck a…
Flood victim says insurance will not cover damage from I-24 flood, insurer claims it was 'wear and tear'
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Homelessness goes up as violent crime and opioid overdoses go down
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Homelessness has increased in Hamilton County according to the latest Hamilton Counted report from Mayor Weston Wamp's office. (more…)
Parkridge Marks Suicide Prevention Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to…
Embassy Suites Opens Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September…
Golden Apple Award: Diana Buchanan, Joyland Christian Academy
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) -- Learning begins in the very earliest days of childhood. Diana Buchanan sees proof of that every day in her Pre-K 3 class at Joyland…
Rescued Kestrels Released at McDonald Farm
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) -- Two rescued kestrels are getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of local wildlife organizations. Earlier this summer, the Chattanooga Zoo took in…
Cracker Barrel won't remodel restaurants after logo change uproar
Cracker Barrel is shelving plans to remodel its restaurants as it continues to backtrack on overhauling its brand image. The move comes after the chain already reverted to its old logo in response to an uproar around…