Gov. Bill Lee with TDOT workers and local state representatives in front of the Apison Pike construction project. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main roads continue to be a construction zone. However, state officials are saying there is an end in sight for many of those projects. Two years ago, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee passed the Transportation Modernization Act…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. Hamilton County Prosecutors say 21 year old Jose Ramirez strangled his girlfriend, Oliva Pena in August of 2022. He said he choked her and then fell asleep. When he woke up, she was unresponsive. But District Attorney Coty Wamp says the murder…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. Investigators say 24 year old Reginald Siler, Jr. began shooting towards a group of people at the Dream nightclub. A security guard returned fire and hit the suspect, who was hospitalized. A grandy jury this month indicted Siler on charges of Attempted First Degree…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Bear! Bear is six and a half years old, and one of the Humane Educational Society’s sweetest seniors. He has a mellow personality most of the time, but there are times where the puppy in him comes out and he’s ready to play. Bear has experienced living with children, and did well with…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. The service specifically serves those with disabilities in Chattanooga, Red Bank, and East Ridge who cannot otherwise use CARTA’s fixed bus routes or their own transportation. Each city, including East Ridge, subsidizes the service as riders pay a flat fee…
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A facial from Clean Your Dirty Face will leave your skin flawless without all the toxic chemicals in most commercial skincare products. Clean Your Dirty Face opened in Chicago in…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) was dispatched to the 700 block of Windsor Drive on reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to SPD, the victim was transported…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor and CCS wound up playing to a 1-1 draw on Monday night. It was the first time the Chargers didn’t win a match all season, as their record falls to 15-0-1. But the tie was still good enough for Chattanooga Christian to win their region title. CCS took the field without head coach Tyler Robertson who has resigned….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with the murder of a mother set to testify against his fellow gang members was back in court Monday. Andre Grier is charged with first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton. Horton was set to testify in a separate murder case involving Cortez Sims after her baby daughter Zoe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The vibrant world of art is taking center stage in Chattanooga this week. Inside the Convention Center, nearly 250 artists have gathered from across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for a unique two-day experience. Imagine being able to learn from your favorite art teacher and finally meet them in person—alongside hundreds of other…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Imagine explaining to your child that he or she has cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with the disease each year in the United States. One Chicago family with roots in Chattanooga experienced this diagnosis firsthand. Meet 6-year-old Alexander Brown, his sister Charlotte, mom…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple classroom challenge has turned into a powerful tradition, thanks to government teacher Kyle Gilpin. His “Wall of Dreams” proudly displays acceptance letters from seniors heading to college, the military, and…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future Ready Center aims to equip students with the skills they need for college and in-demand careers. This is another perfect example of “What’s Right With Our Schools”. Big changes are coming to…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A joint undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Soddy Daisy has resulted in the arrest of five individuals. The effort, led by TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit and the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, took place on April 26, 2025. According to the TBI, agents posted decoy advertisements on websites known for commercial sex activity,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County man has pleaded guilty to several charges, including shooting at a police officer and being in possession of meth. On May 26, 2024, Travis Downie fired several shots at a responding Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit. He then fled the scene and was later discovered by a K-9 officer, hiding nearby. According…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – There’s something worth celebrating at the Chattanooga Zoo, a baby boom among one of the world’s most endangered primates, the pied tamarin. The zoo recently announced that Daphne, one of its resident pied tamarins, gave birth to a single baby, while Carly, another female, welcomed twins. This rare event is significant for a species facing a…
CHATTANOGOA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Seafood lovers from all around the region flocked to downtown Chattanooga this weekend for the annual Seafood Bash, an event that brings the flavors of the coast right to the Scenic City. This year, the event moved to Ross’s Landing after outgrowing Coolidge Park in just two years. By request of the city, the festival took…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Saturday was National Drug Takeback Day, as numerous organizations across the Tennessee Valley are looking to curb drug addiction. However, the situation has become urgent in Grundy County. Despite recent tragedies, that community says the only way to overcome a crisis is to come together. Grundy County Constable Kyle Collins said, “Over the past 45 days,…
The Annex Cafe on fire Saturday morning. (Courtesy: John Hargis) TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- An historic restaurant in Tracy City has been deemed a total loss after a morning fire. The Hargis family, who own The Annex Cafe, which has been in operation since 1935, says it caught on fire Saturday morning. They say a grease fire started around 6…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two years ago, we brought you a story about a group of Red Bank citizens and preservationists looking to restore a historic cemetery. Now, their vision has been completed, as they’ve honored those laid to rest that built their community decades ago. Nick: Behind a row of houses off of Morrison Springs Road, the Red Bank…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters responded to a house fire in Eastdale Saturday morning. At 9:40 a.m., they received a call from a neighbor about a fire on Mark Twain Circle. When they arrived, they believed a resident was inside the home, and began a search while fighthing the blaze. They were able to get it under control in minutes,…
(LOOKOUTS)-The Chattanooga Lookouts swept the doubleheader, winning game one 8-3 and game two 3-0, over the Columbus Clingstones. Game one marked Reds top prospect Chase Burns’ Double-A debut. The right-hander lit up the radar gun, throwing 11 pitches over 100 MPH in the first inning. Burns allowed a run in the first, but settled in and finished his debut going…
GoMocs- For the second consecutive season, the Chattanooga beach volleyball team punched its ticket into the NCAA Tournament after the Sandy Mocs defeated UT Martin 3-2 to become Ohio Valley Conference tournament champions on Saturday at the UTC Sports Complex. In front of a raucous home crowd at the UTC Sports Complex, the Mocs (26-5, 10-0 OVC) fought through one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big ears, short legs, and plenty of wagging tails took over St. Elmo today. The streets of Chattanooga’s historic St. Elmo neighborhood were packed for the annual St. Elmo Corgi Parade. More than 200 corgis, dressed in everything from tutus to superhero capes, made their way down St. Elmo Avenue as part of the ‘Hello, St….