UPDATE (2/5/2025): The suspect wanted for a homicide/arson last night in Gordon County has been captured. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) stated that Christopher Lee Dixon was located underneath a mobile home. He was shot by authorities during the apprehension. Dixon is receiving treatment and is expected to survive. He will face multiple charges, including murder. More information will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An electrical issue sparked a house fire Wednesday morning on the east side of Chattanooga. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the 3900 block of Grace Avenue at 6:50 a.m. Upon arrival, crews saw flames on the back corner of the structure. According to CFD, the residents were on the front porch,…
Creative Discovery Museum’s Mackenzie Steele joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview one of the museum’s biggest events of the year, AmuseUM! She also highlights the upcoming fundraiser and registration for summer camp. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery museum is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year and opens registration for summer camp. Registration for the Creative…
UPDATE (2/6/2025): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced that they’ve found Frank McDonough safe. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a man out of Hamilton County. The TBI states that Frank McDonough has been missing since Monday morning. McDonough is 62-years-old, 6 feet tall, 152 pounds, with brown…
Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor returns to talk about new offers to college students, summer camp, date night at the Aquarium, and upcoming IMAX releases. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Aquarium is offering fun activities for students and sweethearts this February. While it’s warmer this week, it’s never too early to get ahead on summer plans. Registration for their summer camp…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon. A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house and flames coming up from the roof. TCVFD deployed a defensive attack, however the house still sustained heavy fire…
CHARLESTON, Tenn. — Bradley County is set to see a significant economic boost as Linde Inc., a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, announced plans to invest more than $70 million in a new facility. The air separation facility, strategically located along the I-75 corridor in Charleston, will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to serve industries across Tennessee,…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, East Hamilton rallied to beat Soddy Daisy 50-44. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame claimed their regular season district championship on Tuesday evening at Phifer Gym, as they beat rival Silverdale 50-46. The Irish were unbeaten in district play this year. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) – Geoff James has a great sense of humor. He mixes that with a healthy dose of caring to make sure that every student in his Chattanooga Valley Middle School class is on the same page. It’s working. See for yourself in this week’s Golden Apple. “On behalf of Food City and news 12, I would like…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A crash in East Ridge Monday afternoon leaves its emergency services building badly damaged by a juvenile driver. No one was injured. Both police and fire services are still operational. “The employees immediately turned around, ran back into the office, and began life-saving efforts for the occupant of the vehicle, extracting her from the car,”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Siskin Hospital is celebrating a remarkable 35 years of healing, thriving, and helping others. Throughout February, the hospital will mark this incredible milestone with events and reflections on how far it’s come. Vice President of Patient Access and Marketing, Terresa, shared her thoughts on this special anniversary. “35 years is a long time, and just thinking…
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (WDEF) – The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, it’s also one of the biggest stages for brands to showcase powerful, game-changing commercials. And this year, one ad is making history for its focus on accessibility. Google Workspace is set to debut a commercial featuring Cory Lee, a world traveler and advocate who has spent years proving that…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia legislators unveiled a series of proposals concerning school safety this week. Last September, four people were killed at Apalachee High School just to the east of Atlanta. The perpetrator in that shooting was a 14 year old student. Now, state legislators are proposing several initiatives to combat the issue. This includes the creation of a statewide…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Marion County woman has been arrested and is being charged with financial exploitation and forgery charges. In July of 2024, detectives with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) launched and investigation into a referral from the Adult Protect Services. According to TBI, referral was in regards to some irregularities in financial records of some…
DETROIT, Mi. (WDEF) — Authorities in Detroit are seeking assistance in locating an arson suspect who is believed to be heading down south. On August 15, 2024, at 1:43 p.m., a suspect walked up to a white 2018 Chevy Traverse in the parking of a Post Office located at the 17300 block of Harper. Detroit Arson Suspect / Detroit Fire…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to the auto theft and burglaries in Soddy Daisy over the weekend. On February 2, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 5600 block of Sofias Circle. Upon arrival, officers were made aware of a 2019 Honda CRV that had been…
Waffle House is adding a 50-cent per egg surcharge to customers’ orders, citing the impact of ongoing egg shortages and rising prices caused by bird flu. Instead of increasing prices across its menu, the 24-hour breakfast chain is opting for “a temporary targeted surcharge tied to the unprecedented rise in egg prices,” the Norcross, Georgia-based company said in a statement. “While we…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee officials announce a $70 million investment in Bradley County. Linde, Inc. plans to build a new facility to supply industrial gases in East Tennessee. Specifically, it will be a new air separation unit that will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for industrial use in our region. They will build it near Charleston. The company…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly is issuing a challenge to voters ahead of the upcoming city elections. He is asking residents to break the record for turnout in a city election. The current record was set back in 2001, where over 30,000 voters showed up to the polls. He says there are over one hundred and ten thousand…
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to celebrate the wall breaking to begin Tivoli Theatre construction and to highlight the exciting Broadway shows coming to the Memorial Auditorium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tivoli Theatre has broken down the walls and has begun their reconstruction, while keeping audiences entertained during the wait with the most…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County TN Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security has announced the passing of Steve Doremus, the spokesman for the Hamilton County school system. Announced on X, HamCoTNES says, “Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Steve Courtesy: X-HamCoTNES Doremus. He was a huge supporter for Hamilton Co. school system and a…
UPDATE (2/5/2025): The two rescued from the Hixson residential fire Tuesday morning have died. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) stated that the occupants were a 76-year-old female and a 71-year-old male. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Overnight on Tuesday, Chattanooga Fire Department rescued two people from a residential fire in Hixson. At 3:46…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We got softball weather Monday with the high in the 70’s. Only fitting that UTC softball begins later this week, where the Mocs are expected to shine once again in the Southern Conference. In 30 years of UTC softball, they’ve won the SoCon regular season title 15 times. So the Mocs can handle being picked to win it again…