One person injured after East Brainerd Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the…
Applications for the "Future Docs Program" are now open!
Kevin Lusk with the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the "Future Docs Program" which is perfect for high school and college students. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for $1 billion a decade after buying it for more than $8 billion
Dollar Tree on Wednesday said it is selling Family Dollar for $1 billion to a pair of private equity firms, a decade after it bought the discount chain for more than $8 billion. In a statement, Dollar…
Multi-vehicle wreck causes Hwy-27 northbound to shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Highway 27 northbound near West Main Street has shut down on Wednesday morning due to a multi-vehicle wreck. The wreck happened just after 6 A.M. The wreck has caused traffic to come to a standstill and…
Local film shot in Northwest Georgia and Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - There’s a new movie in town—and this one’s homegrown. Sanctus House, a suspenseful, faith-infused horror film starring 21 Jump Street actor Richard…
Democratic protesters push back on GOP budget plan
DALTON, Ga. — A group of Democratic protesters gathered outside Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Dalton office, speaking out against what they call harmful cuts in the proposed Republican…
What to know about raising backyard chickens
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- As egg prices continue to be high due to avian flu, many are considering raising backyard chickens. (more…)
UTC unveils Mobile MOC rural health service
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC nursing students will be hitting the road across rural portions of our viewing area. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Kimberly Thurman, Sale Creek High School
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office drone team locates missing juvenile
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office's (BCSO) drone team located a missing juvenile in a wooded area. On the night of March 24, 2025, BCSO received…
State trooper indicted on tampering with evidence during off-duty incident
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been indicted on multiple charges, including tampering with evidence. Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating allegations into trooper Jeremy…
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of Charlotte, North Carolina, officials ordered mandatory…
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects
West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push…
Representative Kevin Raper to return to Tennessee House following liver transplant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- State Representative Kevin Raper (R-Cleveland) will return to the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 27 after successfully undergoing a liver…
Prep Public Schools names new administrative team
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Prep Public Schools has appointed Troy Kemp as Chief Executive Officer and Chad Everett as Vice President of Schools. The Board of Directors introduced…
Man and 2 juveniles found alive after Alaska plane crash
Juneau, Alaska — A man and two juveniles were found with non-life-threatening injuries Monday near the wreckage of a small plane on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula that had been reported overdue the night before, authorities said. The…
CHA Ballet throws a "Curveball" onto the UTC Fine Arts Center stage
CHA Ballet CEO and Artistic Director Brian McSween joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the newest, original ballet coming to Chattanooga called "Curveball." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga ballerinas are…
Dutch Maid Bakery’s sweet debut on the big screen
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new movie is hitting the silver screen, and this time, it has a Tennessee twist. The Holland, an American thriller starring…
Plan Hamilton Sparks Growth Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The growth strategy…
K9 Faith Sniffs Out Retirement Bliss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success in…
Chattanooga police arrest suspect on attempted murder charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested a man less than 24 hours after an alleged shooting incident. On March 23, 2025, at 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a person shot call at Chattanooga Fire Station 4510 Bonny Oaks…
What's Right With Our Schools: Whitwell Middle Level 5 Status
WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) - One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is…
People's choice voting opens soon for TVFCU's Idea Leap Grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People's choice voting for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant will soon be open. Starting March 31, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., people's choice vote opens for the community. Voting will close on April…
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S., including a new $5.8 billion steel plant. The plant, which will be based in Louisiana, will create 1,300 jobs in the…