How much money is spent on Valentine's Day?
Money famously can't buy you love, but be prepared to pay up for those Valentine's Day flowers or chocolates this year. The average consumer is expected to spend roughly $200 — an all-time…
Brian Smith Selected as Interim Administrator of Parks & Outdoors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Brian Smith has been selected as the interim administrator of the Department of Parks and Outdoors. Mayor Tim Kelly selected Smith, who currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator. Smith has worked for the…
Chinese Import Tariffs Cause Local Celebration
A local company is applauding new tariffs put on Chinese imports of anode active materials. NOVONIX in Chattanooga produces battery materials. The Department of…
Crane Lift Operation to Cause Closures on Market Street Bridge Sidewalk, The Passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The operation will take place…
Woman Charged Following Stabbing Incident on Dayton Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A woman is being charged following a stabbing incident that occurred near the 12800 block of Dayton Pike on February 12. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy responded…
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past…
Birth Control Pill bill passes the Tennessee House
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A measure on birth control pills has cleared the house and now goes to the Tennessee Senate. Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes sponsored the amendment in the House. It would allow Tennesseans to get a 12-month supply of the…
First Responder Hero Award: Detective Wallace Cunningham
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
Playing field goes in as Erlanger Park is two months from Opening Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the newest stadium in Chattanooga is rounding third base. The sodding of the future home of the…
Rising Flu Activity Forces Schools and Workplaces to Adjust
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— Rising flu cases are forcing Grundy County students to move to virtual learning this week. With schools and offices seeing increasing absences due to…
Chattanooga Tourism Company faces criticism from commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Tourism Company is facing some criticism from the Hamilton County Commission. They are considering a resolution to transfer some funds from the Chattanooga Tourism Company…
Mobile Pantry Supports School Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Elementary hosts a School Mobile Pantry distribution in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank serves a…
Consumers and businesses paid nearly 90% of Trump tariffs in 2025, new analysis found
Almost all of President Trump's tariffs last year were passed on to U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of higher costs, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As the average U.S. tariff on imports…
Trump administration moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The Trump administration said it's ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called "start/stop feature" in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The start/stop feature, which is today widely used in newer…
US applications for jobless benefits falls to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell by 5,000 to 227,000…
Southwest says its has "some kinks we are trying to work out" after launching new boarding process
Southwest Airlines is still working out kinks in its boarding process two weeks after the discount carrier switched to assigned seating. Southwest officials told CBS News that one of the main issues the airline is troubleshooting…
Homeless Man Accused of Arson After Setting Walmart Merchandise on Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). Cody Huckabee, 31, was…
Jeff Eversole and Commission Approve Resolution to Reduce Speed Limits on Savannah and Wolftever Roads in Ooltewah
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Commissioner Jeff Eversole and the Hamilton County Commission have approved a resolution amending the County’s Master List of Roads and Speed Limits. This would reduce the posted speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph on Savannah…
McDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customers
McDonald’s focus on value is paying off. The fast food giant said Wednesday that its global same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 5.7% in the October-December…
Rhea County Education Center Ribbon Cutting
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students and state leaders gathered Wednesday for the ribbon cutting of the Rhea County Higher Education Center, a new facility focused on technical education and workforce…
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered…
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for 225,000 vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bags
Stellantis issued a "do not drive" alert on Wednesday to owners of certain Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, with the automaker warning people not to use the cars until defective air bags…
Last minute Galentine's Day hosting ideas with The Kennedy Curate
Rachel Leonard Kennedy (@thekennedycurate) joins News 12's Amelia Greer with a handful of DIY ideas for your next girls' night. Whether you're hosting a Galentine's Party or just want some activities…
Do we need more judges in southeast Tennessee?
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Do we have enough Judicial workers to handle the caseloads in Southeast Tennessee? A new report from the state Comptroller’s office says we don’t. The office is required by state law to evaluate the work loads in each…