ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man is facing multiple felony charges after officers discovered several aggressive, neglected dogs running loose near an Athens residence. On September 9, 2025, officers with the Athens Police Department (APD) were dispatched to 507 West Bank Street following reports of dogs running around and damaging property. When officers arrived, they found multiple loose dogs acting…
Shateria Smith and Jocelyn Loza join News 12’s Amelia Greer as they get ready to host an empowering event for women across the region this October. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Girls Inc. has inspired generations of women since the 60s, including Shateria Smith, so she’s excited to be giving back to the organization and inspire future generations of girls in…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Move over Josh Heupel. There’s a new hurry-up offfense in town, courtesy of Signal Mountain. While the Eagles offense doesn’t go up-tempo like the Vols, they do go hurry-up to the line of scrimmage. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Local News, Signal Mountain, Sports
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time potentially change? For many years, the Hamilton County Commission has held their meetings at 9:30 am on Wednesday mornings. However, a proposal by Commissioner Jeff Eversole could change this. He says that he has heard consistently from constituents in his district that the morning meetings make it consistently difficult for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial proposal to place a transition home for youths in an East Brainerd neighborhood was back up for discussion Wednesday. Broken Healer Ministries had applied for a zoning change so they could run this group home inside of the Shenandoah neighborhood in East Brainerd. The ministry’s founder, Nirva Ache, says this home would help young adults…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is looking to continue a safety initiative in downtown Chattanooga. This initiative began in 2023 after the murder of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. Darryl Roberts was sentenced to 90 years in prison for his murder last month. Since that incident, Sheriff’s deputies have assisted Chattanooga police officers in patrolling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — Members of the Chattanooga community are making sure the memory of the firefighters who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 stay with us. Every year, firefighters, volunteers, and other members of the community participate in the Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Chattanooga firefighter, Thomas Clark said, “It means a lot for us as a fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — A Chattanooga restaurant just got national attention. Calliope Modern Levantine was named one of the top 50 restaurants in America. The New York Times placed it on their annual list, making it one of only two in Tennessee to receive the honor. Calliope serves cuisine inspired by the middle east and the mediterranean, reflecting the chef’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tyner Middle High Academy is rolling out stricter safety protocols following the suspension of last Friday’s Red Bank vs. Tyner football game. The move comes after two minors were arrested and deputies recovered a loaded 9mm magazine during the game at Red Bank High School. Tyner officials emphasized that no Tyner or Red Bank students were…
Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the upcoming fun offers for kids and adults at the Tennessee Aquarium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Score a unique beer stein or some penguin art (or both!) at the Tennessee Aquarium! The aquarium will be hosting an online auction start on Thursday, Sept. 11 where guests can bid for a…
VP of Development Ginger Birnbaum joins News 12’s Amelia Greer with the Creative Discovery Museum to preview a new exhibit this month! ‘XOXO’ will be opening September 20, along with the popular ‘Monster Bash’ event October 10-11. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plenty of amazing things are coming to the Creative Discovery Museum this season! On Thursday, the museum is hosting…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain beat Soddy Daisy 5-3 on penalty kicks in a region soccer matchup on Tuesday. The match went to OT tied at one. After a scoreless overtime period, the Eagles won on PK’s. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs are looking to snap out of recovery mode. UT C is trying to recover from an ugly 45-17 loss to Tennessee Tech last weekend. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – Early this morning at 7:13 a.m., the Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that a school bus had struck a tree while on its way to school. According to the Georgia State Patrol, thirty-seven students were on board at the time of the crash. News 12 went to the scene to give viewers a…
Cheri Dinshah’s Hyundai Elantra stuck in the floodwaters on I-24 on August 12, 2025. (Courtesy: Cheri Dinshah) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been nearly a month since devastating flash floods hit the Chattanooga area. Many of those victims are continuing to clean up from that disaster. Cheri Dinshah was one of the unlucky drivers who found themselves on I-24 the evening…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Homelessness has increased in Hamilton County according to the latest Hamilton Counted report from Mayor Weston Wamp’s office.According to data from the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, numbers sampled from a night back in January show that the number of homeless individuals has increased by more than 100. The number of patients seen by the Hamilton County…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner quarterback Tyler Anderson has taken the Ram Train to a 3-0 record. His dual-th reat abilities have been tough for defenses to handle. Brian Armstrong reports. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to share facts, resources, and access to support. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was among the leading causes of death in 2023. Nearly 50,000…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September 9, developers hosted a grand opening ceremony at the hotel, marking the official debut of the new property. The celebration invited the public inside for tours and gave…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) — Learning begins in the very earliest days of childhood. Diana Buchanan sees proof of that every day in her Pre-K 3 class at Joyland Christian Academy. She equips her students with the skills they’ll need to become the best they can be. That’s what earned Ms. Buchanan this week’s Golden Apple Award. “She’s always coming to…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) — Two rescued kestrels are getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of local wildlife organizations. Earlier this summer, the Chattanooga Zoo took in two injured birds: a young male that had fallen from its nest and a female suffering from an infection. After months of rehabilitation at HappiNest Raptor Rescue, both birds were…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Families are invited to Chattanooga’s riverfront this weekend for a day of fun, music, and community support. The Fun Fair Festival returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Green. The free event offers activities for all ages, including train rides, face painting, a petting zoo, and live performances from Chattanooga’s own R&B trio, CitiLimitz….
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — Federal and local authorities are investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Fort Payne Tuesday morning. At 9:20 a.m., September 9, 2025, a white male dressed in blue jeans, a long sleeve button down shirt, and a black ball cap walked into the PNC Bank armed with a handgun. According to the Fort Payne Police…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Two brothers from Rome, Georgia, were convicted and sentenced on major drug charges in separate cases. Trevion Williams was arrested in March of 2020 after a routine traffic stop in Chattooga County. A Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over the vehicle for defective tail and tag lights. While approaching the car, the deputy detected the smell…