Historic Frye House destroyed in massive fire in Wildwood
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A fire late last night claimed the Frye House, a historic landmark on Pope Creek Road. The blaze fully engulfed the structure,…
5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival takes over First Horizon Pavilion
News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest…
Apartment resident suffers severe burns from kitchen fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man is suffering severe burns to his face from a kitchen fire that…
Real ID Rules Take Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting today, if you plan to fly, your regular driver’s license may not be enough. A long-delayed federal requirement is now in effect. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005…
From Exhaustion to Restful Nights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga resident Nathan Uglow has battled sleep issues since his teenage years. Friends and family told him he snored loudly, and he often felt exhausted, falling asleep at…
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Fundraiser Delivers Big Help to Local Families
A sweet fundraiser brought in big support for local families through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chattanooga. Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators presented a check for $5,526.25 to RMHC Chattanooga, celebrating the success of this year’s Shamrock Shake fundraiser. From February to…
Meeting over Hamilton County attorney transition turns tense
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this year, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp named attorney Janie Parks Varnell as his pick to replace long term attorney Rheubin Taylor. (more…)
Volunteers Needed for Flag Placement at Chattanooga National Cemetery Ahead of Memorial Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Memorial Day approaches, a powerful and solemn tradition returns to the Chattanooga National Cemetery—one that honors the lives…
Commissioner clarifies stance on sales tax referendum proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week in response to criticism over the Hamilton County School budget’s $16 million dollar shortfall, two commissioners floated the idea of a referendum to raise the county’s sales tax.…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Southern Champion Tray
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- They bring your brand alive with packaging. We look at how Southern Champion Tray has been Driving Our Economy Forward with printing and production. “Southern…
Authorities investigating officer involved shooting in Ider, AL
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating an officer involved shooting. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, DeKalb County deputies were dispatched to Highway 75 in Ider to assist in an officer…
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. A jury took about…
Former Monroe County corrections officer indicted on official misconduct
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County corrections officer has been indicted on official misconduct. On December 20, 2022, TBI agents were asked to investigate various allegations of official misconduct against several Monroe…
Disney announces plans for new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it plans to build a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, the company's first location in the Middle East and its seventh park around the world. The Walt Disney Company reached an agreement…
Walker County woman arrested on 22 counts of animal cruelty
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A code enforcement check in Walker County led to the arrest of a 58-year-old woman on animal cruelty charges. The case began when a Walker County code enforcement…
Catoosa County jury convicts gang member in 2021 road rage shooting
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County jury has convicted a known gang member in connection with a 2021 road rage shooting. The incident occurred on October 10, 2021, when the victim and…
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as Americans embrace weight loss drugs
WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy as more Americans turn to weight loss drugs to slim down. The 62-year-old weight loss program's parent company, WW International, announced Tuesday that it aims to eliminate $1.1 billion in debt as…
Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel
As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than…
Local man killed, women severely injured in West Virginia crash
MOUNT NEBO, Wv. (WDEF) -- A local man was killed, and a woman was injured in a crash in West Virginia Monday morning. According to CBS affiliate WSAZ, the local sheriff's office reported the crash…
2025 conclave beginning, with cardinals set to pick new pope to succeed Pope Francis
Catholic cardinal electors from five continents are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to select the next pope. The conclave was convening Wednesday afternoon, exactly 16 days after the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis,…
"Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D" stomping into the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12's Amelia Greer ahead of the premiere of a new feature film at IMAX called "Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Come and enjoy a Day of Play at the Creative Discovery Museum
Mackenzie Steele with CDM joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the local attraction gets ready to host a special anniversary event this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum…
Man arrested for attempt first degree murder and robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted murder and robbery on East MLK Blvd. on April 22. CPD responded to a report of an active…
Megan Johnson’s Health Journey: How TikTok Helped Uncover a Ovarian Cyst
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)- For four years, Megan Johnson believed she was dealing with *diastasis recti*, a common condition involving the separation of abdominal muscles. Her stomach was persistently swollen, and no matter what she tried, the bulging never subsided. Something felt…
