Dolly Days Dazzles Downtown Ringgold
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into…
Chattanooga house fire sends one person to hospital
UPDATE: The victim, an adult male, was found in a back bedroom. Firefighters had to knock flames down as they made their way through the home to get to the victim and then bring him out. He is in…
Vehicle and a bicyclist crash ends in traffic fatality
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday morning, around 7:17 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of the 4400 block of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive. When arriving on scene, officers…
Small Earthquake Shakes Southeast Tennessee
A minor earthquake registering 4.1 on the Richter scale hit southeast Tennessee Saturday morning around 9:04. The quake was centered in Greenback, Tennessee at a depth of 25km.
Stone Creek Elementary Earns $25,000 Grant for Energy Efforts, Students Celebrate with Surprises
At Stone Creek Elementary, smart energy choices are turning into real rewards. This week, students received a big one — a $25,000 grant from EPB and TVA through the School Uplift program, recognizing their commitment to saving energy and improving…
Chattanooga Catholics excited for first elected American Pope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected.…
Chattanooga teen gets shot by man he attempted to rob
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Local arts non-profit says federal cuts to hurt local economy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. (more…)
Hamilton County school board approves state-funded raises passed in school voucher bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship…
Governor appoints Jennifer Peck as Circuit Court Judge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has picked someone from his own administration to serve as a Circuit Court judge in Hamilton County. Jennifer Peck is currently in charge of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Before that,…
FDA approves first at-home cervical cancer screening test, a pap smear alternative, company says
The maker of an at-home cervical cancer screening test said Friday it has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration, giving patients an alternative to in-clinic pap smears. The screening test, called Teal Wand, from…
70-year-old Trenton man found guilty of meth trafficking
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Trenton man has been found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine. Authorities conducted a drug related investigation at a home on Spring Lake Drive when a Thomas Hidgon, 70, approached them…
David Souter, retired Supreme Court justice, dies at age 85
Washington — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president, died Thursday. He was 85. The Supreme Court…
Toyota says President Trump's tariffs will cost automaker $1.3 billion
Japanese automaker Toyota said President Trump's tariffs would cost the company $1.3 billion in just two months. Toyota highlighted the levies' hit to profits at a press briefing on Thursday on its fiscal year which…
Celebrate Mom and your Graduate with Nothing Bundt Cakes
Melinda Mason joins News 12's Amelia Greer and brings their classic Bundt cakes dressed for all occasions- Graduation, Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, and more! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mother's Day is…
Hamilton County school budget passes amid controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weeks of controversy have surrounded the Hamilton County school board as they have been dealing with a large budget shortfall. (more…)
First Responder Hero Award: Lexie Mcnabb
South Pittsburg, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
Chattooga County commissioner charged with simple battery
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The sole commissioner of Chattooga County, Georgia faces a criminal charge over dispute on the road. A man driving a cattle hauler says…
MTSU professor charged for theft, forgery, and misconduct
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has been indicted on multiple charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s…
New UTC chancellor recommended to UT Board of Trustees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee…
Authorities seek help locating missing endangered person
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are asking for help in locating missing endangered person Natalia Clarke. Clarke left home Thursday morning around 8:40 a.m. wearing a black long-sleeved pullover with diamond skulls on…
Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
After just one day of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the…
Hamilton County man sentenced to 50 years for domestic violence, child abuse
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has been sentenced to 50 years on domestic violence and child abuse charges. On May 11, 2023, the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) launched an…
Man dies after fall from Broad Street parking garage, police investigating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of someone who fell from a downtown parking garage. The incident occurred at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday May 7, 2025. CPD officers responded…
