CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As conditions developed, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation moved into position and began monitoring travel routes across eastern Tennessee. Officials say teams were deployed…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, Bradley Central High School released a statement saying they are mourning one of their own. According to the high school, one of their students, Andrew Carroll, has passed away. The football team says,…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) –Chocolate lovers packed into Catoosa County this weekend for one of the sweetest events of the year. The World of Chocolate Expo took over the Catoosa Colonnade in Ringgold on Saturday, bringing together dozens of vendors offering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 2000 block of East 13th Street for a residential structure fire. According to the CFD, they were called to the scene around 11 AM.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More protests continued Friday across Chattanooga, opposing the actions of ICE. This in the wake of violent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is asking for more volunteers to help meet growing community needs. Extra hands are needed at several locations, including Foxwood, the Amnicola warehouse, and Dalton. Volunteer shifts typically last three to…
Chattanooga is stepping onto the world stage. The city has been selected as the official base camp for Spain’s national soccer team, putting Chattanooga in the international spotlight as one of the world’s top teams prepares for one of the…
A 13-year-old boy died on Thursday after he was mauled by a shark at a popular beach on Brazil's eastern coast, the state government said in a statement. The attack happened off the coast of Chifre beach in Brazil's tourist…
Travelers who don't yet have a Real ID could face a new $45 fee starting Feb. 1, when the Transportation Security Administration will begin imposing the additional charge on passengers without the enhanced…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A house in Harrison was left in ruins and deemed a total loss following a fire on January 30, 2026. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 6400 block of Spadewood Lane around…
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Concerns are rising in Polk County following a negative health inspection report of Benton Elementary School. According to a report from the Tennessee Department of Health, Benton…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned tractor trailer has blocked lanes on the exit ramp to Signal Mountain on US-27. The incident was reported by Tennessee Highway Patrol at around 6 a.m. News 12 is at the scene learning more…
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as…
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the homicide of Wallace Milam that occurred on December 19, 2025 in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue. Milik Woodley (DOB: 08/14/2003) was located and arrested. He is charged…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a pick likely…
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - There’s increasingly one place that U.S. senators want to be — anywhere but Washington. Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota became the fourth sitting senator to seek leadership of a home state in 2026 when she announced her…
Hixson, TN (WDEF)-An excessive cold warning remains in effect across Middle Tennessee through Tuesday, and health experts are urging residents to take extra precautions, especially if they take certain medications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drugs such…
Cookeville, TN (WDEF)- The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the program, which is designed to meet a growing demand from hospitals for specialists trained to support children’s emotional and developmental needs. University leaders say the degree will strengthen pediatric care…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Since last…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open a new location at 401 Northgate Mall Drive, marking the company’s sixth store in Tennessee. The warehouse club will officially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA says they are looking to solve the increasing issue of unpaid parking tickets. CEO Charles Frazier says they are speaking with the city of Chattanooga about crafting an ordinance that would allow them to boot vehicles…
Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs due to an issue with the vehicles' third-row air bags that could prevent them from deploying properly during a crash. The recall affects certain Palisades with…