CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today around 5:20 in the afternoon, East Ridge Police and Fire responded to a call on Northbound I-75 regarding a multiple vehicle crash. Officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded quickly and began immediate lifesaving efforts.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., first responders responded to a single-vehicle accident involving extrication between a building and a retaining wall in the 200 block of Woodland Avenue. Firefighters helped remove two passengers from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The aroma of smoked meats and the rhythm of live music filled the air today at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga, as the All Star Foundation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee this morning, with the epicenter located near Greenback in Blount County. The tremor struck at 9:04 a.m. Eastern, and residents across…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into…
UPDATE: The victim, an adult male, was found in a back bedroom. Firefighters had to knock flames down as they made their way through the home to get to the victim and then bring him out. He is in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday morning, around 7:17 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of the 4400 block of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive. When arriving on scene, officers…
A minor earthquake registering 4.1 on the Richter scale hit southeast Tennessee Saturday morning around 9:04. The quake was centered in Greenback, Tennessee at a depth of 25km.
At Stone Creek Elementary, smart energy choices are turning into real rewards. This week, students received a big one — a $25,000 grant from EPB and TVA through the School Uplift program, recognizing their commitment to saving energy and improving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has picked someone from his own administration to serve as a Circuit Court judge in Hamilton County. Jennifer Peck is currently in charge of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Before that,…
The maker of an at-home cervical cancer screening test said Friday it has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration, giving patients an alternative to in-clinic pap smears. The screening test, called Teal Wand, from…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Trenton man has been found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine. Authorities conducted a drug related investigation at a home on Spring Lake Drive when a Thomas Hidgon, 70, approached them…
Washington — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president, died Thursday. He was 85. The Supreme Court…
Japanese automaker Toyota said President Trump's tariffs would cost the company $1.3 billion in just two months. Toyota highlighted the levies' hit to profits at a press briefing on Thursday on its fiscal year which…
Melinda Mason joins News 12's Amelia Greer and brings their classic Bundt cakes dressed for all occasions- Graduation, Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, and more! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mother's Day is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weeks of controversy have surrounded the Hamilton County school board as they have been dealing with a large budget shortfall. (more…)
South Pittsburg, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The sole commissioner of Chattooga County, Georgia faces a criminal charge over dispute on the road. A man driving a cattle hauler says…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has been indicted on multiple charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee…