CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Catholics around the world are mourning Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, weeks after being released from the hospital following a battle with double pneumonia and other health complications. Known for his humble approach, Francis was the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church. His…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Howard High students just turned a class project into the coolest creation in town. News 12’s Timbrel Williams stopped by the kitchen to see how these young chefs cooked up a flavor that’s now the freezers at Clumpies. It’s a tasty and refreshing example of What’s Right With Our Schools. “Well, the students of Howard…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Vanya. Vanya has many wonderful qualities, including her blue eyes and speckled coat. According to the Humane Educational Society, she also walks great on a leash. She’s happy to walk beside you and explore the outdoors. Vanya is also very affectionate and is searching for a family that will share all the…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Catoosa County couple has been sentenced after being found guilty on multiple counts of child abuse. The couple was charged in December of 2023 following an investigation led by local authorities. According to the Lookout Mountain District Attorney’s Office, the couple lived with their teenage children in a mobile home that didn’t have proper…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This Easter Sunday, the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was filled with warmth, generosity, and hope as the Union Gospel Mission served its 11th Annual Easter Sunday Community Dinner. From 1 to 3 PM, volunteers handed out a traditional Easter meal to hundreds of Chattanooga’s unhoused neighbors and others in need. The meal…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s a new sweet spot in town — The Milky Cow Bakery. There’s a new bakery bringing sugar, joy, and a story of perseverance to Ooltewah. The Milky Cow Bakery has officially opened its doors, and behind the counter is a woman whose journey is as sweet as her treats. Alex Frick, the owner and heart…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Red Wolves dominated the scoring chances and in the second half finally put on in the back of the net. Vazquez scored to put the Red Wolves up 1-0 and that’s all they needed to get all 3 points in the 1-0 win over Greenville Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF)- Soddy Diasy had an impressive 5-0-win Friday night on the road at Bradley Central. The quick turnaround was enough for Rhea County to rally from behind and get the 6-4 win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy baseball team picked up a shutout on Friday evening with their 5-0 win over Bradley Central. The Trojans did most of their damage in the fourth inning collecting four runs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale’s Gabbie Hensley is a workhorse catcher every coach dreams of. The University of Kentucky signee set an impressive catching milestone this year by logging over 1,000 career innings behind the plate. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn Central raced out to an 8-0 lead against Ooltewah on Friday afternoon, and the Chargers cruised to an 11-6 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A tense situation unfolded in a Brainerd neighborhood early Friday morning. A SWAT standoff that caused some roads near Brainerd High School to shut down. However, that suspect is still on the run at this time. Before 5 a.m. Friday morning, Chattanooga Police received a call about a domestic violence incident on Tomahawk Trail when things escalated….
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — The NTSB report has been released on the LaFayette plane crash that occurred in March at the Barwick LaFayette Airport. The Cirrus SR-22 was destroyed when it impacted the ground during an instructional flight. The flight had departed from Richard B. Russell Regional Airport (RMG) in Rome, Georgia, earlier that afternoon before picking up the…
Nichelle Patel, Mina Patel, and Divyes Patel join News 12’s Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Sanatan Mandir’s Ethnic Resale Pop Up. Guests can find a variety of clothing for all ages, jewelry, purses, and food being sold at the event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For those looking for new clothes, a new look, and new foods to try, the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Have you ever watched a news show and wondered how it all works so seamlessly and runs so smoothly? Have you ever had a moment at your business or been in the community and wondered “why isn’t the news live covering this right now?” My guest today is the WDEF Morning Producer Khristine Arnold and she’s going…
April 18 is National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef joins News 12’s Lillian Yi to show off some exercises you can do at home. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness has a few exercises to try at home. Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef shows off some Functional Training exercises that work out…
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind everyone to purchase their “Hamilton” tickets now and to announce publicly the 2025-26 Broadway line up! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is now less than one week away from leaving us all feeling “Satisfied” when Hamilton comes to the Memorial Auditorium, and to continue that excitement, they announced…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank scored three runs in the bottom of the first, and that proved to be enough, as they defeated Whitwell 6-2 on Thursday afternoon. Jacob McCurry homered in the top of the first for Whitwell to make it 1-0 Tigers before the Lions mounted their comeback. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale catcher Gabbie Hensely enjoyed an inside the park home run on Thursday in the Seahawks 8-0 win over Notre Dame. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) After suffering their first loss of the season, the Dalton soccer team bounced back with a 4-1 win Thursday over rival SE Whitfield. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs fever swarmed Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga. The city gathered to celebrate the UTC basketball team’s NIT national championship. The guys got to ride the duck boats for a brief parade on their way to Miller Park. Who wants an autograph. Like everybody there. The NIT title was the school’s first ever D-One national tourney crown, and UTC…
Darryl Roberts being sworn in for testimony in his own murder trial on Thursday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Darryl Roberts took the stand in his own defense during day three of his own murder trial. He is charged with first degree murder in the September 28, 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. Thursday was Darryl Roberts’…
Twenty years ago, the Tennessee Aquarium went from freshwater to salt. They opened phase two of the project with the Ocean’s Journey next door to the original Aquarium. So for our Thursday Throwback, we’ll share stories on the opening… sharks… and Life with Luther. Categories: From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people have been arrested after local authorities seized a significant quantities of drugs, vehicles, firearms, and cash. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics & Special Investigations Division and the FBI conducted a search warrant at a home near the 400 block of Booth Road on April 16, 2025. During the search, authorities recovered…