Rain bogs down Topgolf construction
TopGolf has seen over 37 inches of rain just from the past few days.
Tennessee adopts 'The Volunteer State' as offical nickname
Tennessee first became known as “The Volunteer State” during the War of 1812 due to its prominent role of sending 1,500 volunteer soldiers.
Wolftever Creek Elementary
A makeover at one elementary school could help the students socially, and physically.
Missionary Ridge Yard flooding due to Broken Drainage Pipe, causing Sink Holes in the Yard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - "Just please help my family and help the citizens here in Chattanooga. Show that you do care," says Eva Robbins, Daughter of the Homeowners. Homeowners are begging help from the city after a storm drain is…
Assessor of property candidates participate in debate
The assessor of property race in Hamilton County gets heated as one of the candidates accuses the other of improperly giving out a tax break.
Chattanooga Councilman Russell Gilbert announces run for Mayor
"I believe it is now time for me to step forward and seek the office of Mayor of Chattanooga."
Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is coming to Chattanooga on Wednesday. He will appear at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to mark the beginning of early voting in Tennessee. His campaign has posted "Mike will speak to…
Rhea County Deputies Recover 25 guns
guns valued at $20,000
Hamilton County Schools cancel Signal Mountain community budget meeting
After school programs cancelled
TECH BYTE: Use Dating Apps for a Valentine's Date
Thanks to technology, finding a date for Valentine's Day is right at your fingertips.
Small Plane Crash In Gordon County
GORDON COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- UPDATE: According to Gordon County Coroner's Office, four people were killed in the Cessna Citation crash. There were 3 males and one female on board. The plane was on the way to John C Tune Airport…
Lookouts Hiring Fair
The Chattanooga Lookouts held a hiring fair Saturday at the stadium for the upcoming season.
Snow Reaction
The snowfall made it's presence be known Saturday morning but it would eventually begin melting shortly after noon.
Cancellations And Closings List
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Below is a list of some event cancellations and road closures: Hamilton County School activities are cancelled for the day. East Lake Park Ribbon Cutting has been postponed. A new date has not been given yet. Gigi's…
Saturday Snow Falls in Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley residents were greeted with a blanket of snow Saturday morning. Here's Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core on what we can expect for the rest of the day. UPDATE, 10:29am: Veteran's Bridge is closed in both directions. Veteran's Bridge…
Walker County vehicle break-ins investigation
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying two people possibly connected to a string of vehicle break-ins. The agency posted on Facebook home surveillance video of two people trying to break into a…
Lookouts hiring event on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookouts are hosting a hiring fair on Saturday. They'll be interviewing potential employees for a variety of positions from club servers to bat boys and camera operators. You have to be 16-years-old and over to…
News 12 Then: High end car stereos in 1990
This story originally aired on WDEF TV in March of 1990.
Women's Policy Conference in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The third annual women's policy conference got underway at the Chattanooga Westin today. Women from all over the state gathered to talk about taking responsibility for policies that effect women in the state of Tennessee. The event…
Update on mudslide threatening Signal Mountain Road mobile home park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Some residents on Signal Mountain Boulevard are back in their homes today after mud slides knocked out power. The mudslide was caused by all of the rain that we've gotten in the last two days. Alpine Roots…
Part of road collapses in Marion County
A road in Marion County is closed off because a portion of it was washed away.
Teacher Pay Raise Proposal Reaction
After Superintendent Brian Johnson made the announcement on teacher pay raises, community leaders are chiming in with their reaction.
The Latest On TVA Trying To Control Flood Waters
CHATTANOOGA, Tn (WDEF)- TVA has been working hard to control local dams from overflowing. The Chickamauga Dam is receiving 1.2 million gallons of water a second, which is right below flood stage. According to TVA, the average rainfall total across…
