CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some members of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency say that complaints over new developments are over exaggerated. Ongoing angst over new projects across the county…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga city councilman said that the committee he runs will look different due to a recent Tennessee bill regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (DEI) The Dismantle D-E-I Act was passed by the state legislature and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Walker County man has been indicted by a Hamilton County Grand Jury for First Degree Murder. 41-year-old Nicholas Cheaton is…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)— An IRONMAN athlete who nearly lost his life during the final stretch of the Chattanooga race is alive today—thanks to a team of fast-acting heroes. Jeff Cook was just steps from completing the grueling triathlon when he…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were arrested on Lookout Mountain Monday after two undercover sting operations with several agencies. The Lookout Mountain Police Department (LMPD) received a notification from the FBI and TBI that a man…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County arrested a suspect in connection to recent burglaries. Between June 3 & 4, 2025, two separate burglaries were reported at a photography studio in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A country music singer killed a pedestrian over the weekend in Nashville. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins was struck by a vehicle on 3rd Avenue. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD),…
Matthew Vogel was finishing up a six-month stint…
Shannon DeBoef with Planet Fitness joins News 12's Amelia Greer for a kickstart to summer workout. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Teens ages 14 - 19 can continue to strengthen their minds and…
Paramount Global said it's cutting 3.5% of its workforce, citing challenges in the broader economy and in the linear television business. It's the latest round of layoffs at the media giant — which owns the…
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two individuals were arrested after authorities discovered their involvement in a multi-state PayPal scam that targeted a local resident. Cumberland County authorities…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This summer, many families will be hitting the diamond for baseball and softball tournaments. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Convention Center has a new executive director. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BASF Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College are teaming up once again for the annual TECH Academy program —…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A second jury has convicted Gabriel Boykins of killing a mom and her eight-year-old daughter. The first jury, back in November, was unable to reach a verdict. The bodies of…
Travelers who are headed to airports and hoping to use their Costco membership cards in place of Real IDs are out of luck. Travelers need a Real ID — or other acceptable form of identification — for…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges after leading deputies on a pursuit early Sunday morning. A Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to a party on Gable King Drive…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A missing juvenile out of Dade County was located in Arkansas. Monday morning, the Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received a report from Sand Mountain regarding a missing juvenile. DCSO…
A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee was captured on Sunday, his owners and authorities said. Ed the…
Warner Bros. Discovery announced the media giant will divide into two new publicly traded companies, with one consisting of its cable networks such as CNN and TNT Sports and the second consisting of its streaming…
Jake Cash and Cole Abbott return with the Chattanooga Zoo to preview the 'Ice Cream Safari' taking over Warner Park this weekend. Ambassador animal, 'Giza' the hedgehog joins the crew for the…
A riot in a prison northeast of Nashville was contained, the sheriff says, and all prisoners returned to their cells after officers sprayed gas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Due to the storm damage on June 7, Shallowford Road remains closed between Stein and Olan Mills Drive. According to Chattanooga Police Department, utility crews assessed the area on Sunday evening. They estimate 24 to 48…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 24/7 Movement partnered with the East Ridge Police Department for Community Safety Day at Camp Jordan, bringing an important message to the forefront:…