Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – During the early morning hours of September 6, 2025, around 1:45 am, deputies attempted a traffic stop on a white Chevy Impala near the 5400 block of Highway 58. According to the Hamilton County…
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, September 5, 2025, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Corrections personnel assigned to the George Unit responded to an incident in which an inmate was critically injured…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At the McMinn Regional Humane Society in Athens, Tennessee, there are many furry friends looking for their forever homes. What makes…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The long saga of Plan Hamilton could come to its conclusion in a few days. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of Chattanooga's largest employers is cutting and eliminating more positions. Blue Cross broke the news this morning to its employees. Company-wide…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Folks affected by the devastating flash floods last month will soon be able to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. These will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fraternity at the center of a hazing investigation at UTC is no longer active. Two pledges at the Kappa Sigma…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder after stabbing a man at his home. On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:45 p.m., a…
In a large-scale immigration enforcement raid at a huge Hyundai facility in Georgia on Thursday, 475…
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction Thursday…
Vincent Oakes and Sawyer Kennedy join News 12's Amelia Greer as the Chattanooga Boys Choir gets ready to host a special community event next Tuesday, Sept. 9. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Phishing scams remain one of the most common, and costly, cybercrimes facing consumers and businesses today. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 23,000 phishing reports…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fairmount Farms has been a Signal Mountain Staple for over 100 years, but this season will be its last. Fruit stand operator Jennifer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lunchtime in downtown is about to get a lot more lively. The popular Noontunes concert series is back for another season, bringing live music to Miller…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Get ready, Chattanooga—the banjos and fiddles are about to take over downtown. At Finley Stadium Thursday morning, the City Center Council welcomed organizers of the IBMA…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) has announced a new, non-stop flight to Newark, New Jersey (EWR) through United Airlines. This flight will start Monday, January 6, 2026, and operate on Mondays,…
Two tourists fell to their deaths this week near a glacier in southeastern Alaska, in separate fatal incidents, authorities said. Thomas Casey, 69, was last seen early Saturday, Alaska Wildlife Troopers said in a dispatch. The Arizona…
News 12 at Noon: Veteran voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts Larry Ward joins News 12's Chip Chapman as the Lookouts get ready to close a chapter at AT&T Field. …
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has announced his campaign for re-election. The announcement came on the morning of September 4, 2025. “Serving as…
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.7 billion for Saturday night's drawing after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize, Powerball said. Saturday's pot of gold would have an estimated cash value…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its ending service in 12 cities, including Chattanooga. Spirit Airlines filed for its second bankruptcy on August 29, 2025.…
Local author and former educator in the Sequatchie Valley, Natalie Kimbell joins one of her former students News 12's Amelia Greer to feature her newest publication. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Collegedale is experiencing a sudden change in leadership. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alcohol use in the United States is falling, but not in Tennessee. A new report from food and beverage software company Trace One, using data from the…