UPDATE (1/13/2025): The man arrested for shooting at a family sledding in the snow has received additional charges. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) released Monday morning that Benjamin Cook’s aggravated assault charges have now been upgraded to attempted First Degree Murder. Cook now faces the following charges: (2) Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (6) Counts of Attempted…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Red bank basketball team lost seven players from last year’s state tournament team, but you would never know it. The Lions continue to roar this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong fills us in. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Highschool Basketball, Red Bank High School, Sports
It’s not every day that Chattanooga gets a good snowfall, so when the snow started to fall early this morning, people wasted no time in getting outside to enjoy it. Whether it was snowball fights, sledding, or just soaking in the beauty of it all, the community came together to make the most of the snow day. “It’s been lots…
TUNNEL HILL, Ga. (WDEF) – Residents on Pine Oaks Drive in Tunnel Hill are being evacuated as a safety precaution after a truck accident involving propane tanks caused leaks in the area. The Whitfield County Fire Department (WCFD), Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), and Georgia State Patrol (GPS) are working on scene to secure the area and assist with evacuations. WCFD…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Every year millions of Americans resolve to change something in the new year. More than 52% of Americans have resolved to exercise of get healthy in 2025. Unfortunately, 93% of us never see them through and the second Friday in January is known as Quitters Friday where people even celebrate ending their resolutions early. Joining us today…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Signal Mountain man was arrested on Thursday on child rape charges. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a residence on Signal Mill Lane for a report of child rape. HCSO reported that the child’s mother had contacted authorities about this incident. She stated that her husband had raped their…
Calling all country music lovers! Get ready to hear award-winning musician, Pam Tillis, at the Walker Theatre this weekend! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – County music enthusiast can stay warm and entertained this weekend with a special acoustic performance from the award-winning Pam Tillis. Coming to the Walker Theatre on January 11, Pam Tillis is bringing fan favorite hits like “Memphis”…
(gomocs.com) – In a back-and-forth thriller, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team suffered a 78-75 buzzer-beating defeat to UNCG during Southern Conference action on Thursday evening in front of 2,867 fans inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga (9-7, 1-2 SoCon) tied the game, 75-75, after Honor Huff connected on his first triple of the game with just 3.1 seconds on the clock. UNCG (10-6,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – PawPaw’s Ministry, a community-driven organization, is on a heartfelt mission to ensure that no one faces the cold unprotected. In the heart of Chattanooga, PawPaw’s Ministry is more than just a charitable organization—it’s a lifeline for those braving the harsh winter weather. Volunteers distributed warm clothing, blankets, warm meals and other essentials to the city’s most…
Winter arrives on Friday with a snowy forecast. But snow isn’t always the worst thing that winter can throw at us. For our Thursday Throwback, we’ll show you what a major ice storm did to the city 45 years ago. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s not just the feeling you have, but data says Chattanooga’s traffic has gotten worse. A study by INRIX, a transportation analytic company who releases a yearly traffic report of hundreds of cities around the globe, has found that Chattanooga has the second worst traffic in Tennessee. We are only beaten out by Nashville. Their data…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It is the last day to run errands before the snow hits our area. Many people are heading out to do just that. “For the anticipation of this storm coming in, yes,” said Ella Lamb a local resident. One of the errands that people are heading out to do, is picking up last minute groceries. Lamb…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) put out a mishap heater fire in Alton Park. Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of W 45th Street after receiving a 911 from a resident stating a heater had blown up in their living room. Upon arrival, crews quickly established a water supply and got a good…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Marion County man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a SWAT standoff Wednesday night. Kyle Colston was wanted on several active warrants including parole violation, evading arrest, and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Colston is also the suspect in several investigations out of the Jump Off area including, thefts, burglaries, and arson….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two repeat offenders have been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges after an operation led by the Chattanooga Police Department’s (CPD) Gun Team. One of the offenders was out on bond for the following: Second Degree Murder 14 counts of Auto Burglary 5 counts of Firearm Thefts 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm during…
Amy Coffey joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about the revving event coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center, the World of Wheels. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center is readying their engines for this weekend’s 57th annual World of Wheels. The family friendly experience features over 150 vehicles from iconic cars like the cars, trucks, motorcycles and…
(gomocs.com) After a three-week hiatus, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team returns to the friendly confines of McKenzie Arena Thursday evening with its Southern Conference home opener against UNCG. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network. Chattanooga (9-6, 1-1 SoCon), who welcomes undefeated UNCG (9-6, 2-0 SoCon), is coming off its…
Startup capital is essential for any new business. For 9 years, TVFCU has provided that funding through its Idea Leap Program. Marcus Cade-Johnson, the Director of Corporate Engagement at TVFCU, said, “IDEA LEAP small business loan program is the Credit Union’s effort to support small and startup businesses in our 17 County service area. So, a quick backstory on that,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Snow is expected to hit the Tennessee Valley later this week. City officials are urging folks to plan ahead before the winter storm arrives! “We figured that as closer as the the actual time of the event, we just want to make sure that we are prepared ahead of time. Our highway departments are out grinding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are several tools that have been created to help those going through a variety of domestic disputes. However, Chattanooga is the only city that does not have one of those tools. A community mediation center is designed for parties in a domestic dispute who cannot afford private mediation efforts, or are ordered to seek mediation by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society will likely receive some help to pay off over $250,000 dollars in property taxes. A new resolution was presented Wednesday morning at Hamilton County Commission to give HES the funding needed to pay taxes that have accumulated on their new property on Randolph Circle. They say even though they are a non-profit, previous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The push for a new Hamilton County attorney has taken a turn. The Commission will consider a vote to appoint attorney Janie Parks Varnell as a “special advisor” next week. She is Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s pick to replace current county attorney Rheubin Taylor at the end of his contract in June. This special advisor role…
UPDATE (1/8/2025): We’re learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief, Paul Patterson, we’ve learned that the 911 call came in from one of the victims. When crews arrived, they found the victims trapped inside, and the house was filled with smoke. Three of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 7:40 P.M., the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1829 Coffeetree Lane for a Courtesy: Chief Markus Fritts, Dallas Bay VFD residential fire in a basement. Upon arriving, there were no visible fire on the outside of the home. Once evacuating the family from the home, firefighters found the basement fire had traveled…