EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) seized a sizeable amount of drugs and firearms following a traffic stop. ERPD stopped a white BMW near the Bachman Tunnels for a minor traffic violation. After further investigation, ERPD determined the two occupants of the vehicle were in possession of methamphetamine and a firearm. Both Shawn Unruh…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and family fun. The event, which ran from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., drew crowds from across the region and out of state. Organizers featured more than 25 categories of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell was critically injured when his car left Highway 56 near the DeKalb-Warren County line, flipping several times before coming to rest. He was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning new details about Thursday’s false shooting call at UTC, as classes resumed Friday. A dispatch operator with Hamilton County 911 received that call Thursday at 12:29 about a shooting near the library. That call lasted for roughly seven minutes, in which the caller claimed there was a male with an AR-15, and that four…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale has added a new fieldhouse and turf this season. Now they wouldn’t mind delivering more wins on the field as well. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, TN – On the follow up to last weeks super awesome Tech Byte at the Tennessee Aquarium, our friend Alison Pryor gave us a second behind the scenes look at a little more tech that makes the aquarium function. When the aquarium first opened, I was in high school and we all joked that the aquarium was built on…
News 12’s Amelia Greer goes Behind the Curtain with Ashley Bottoms at Clumpies to learn how the popular local ice cream staple makes their delicious treats. For this collab, the duo got to make an exclusive News 12 This Morning pint inspired by breakfast items (featuring maple bacon)! *This batch will not be available in stores. If you’re looking for some…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) It was the Roman Eulo show Thursday at Cleveland. The Walker Valley play-maker scored all four touchdowns in the game, as the Mustangs beat rival Cleveland 28-3 in their season opener. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Harrison, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain opened their season Thursday night with a 29-0 road win over Central. The Eagles held a comfortable 22-0 advantage at halftime before cruising to the shut-out victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs defense will feature a ton of new faces this fall. But as Brian Armstrong reports, UT C hopes to make their opponents cry uncle. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga endured a frightening afternoon after receiving an emergency alert of a possible active shooter on campus. The message, sent at 12:42 p.m., warned of a threat inside the University Center or the campus library and urged students to “Run, Hide, Fight.” Many students immediately locked doors and sheltered…
Response to a call of an active shooter at UTC, later proven to be false. (From: Hamilton County EMS) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chaos ensued on the UTC campus on Thursday afternoon. Police say at roughly 12:30 Thursday afternoon, dispatchers received a call about an active shooter with a rifle at 615 McCallie Avenue. This prompted a massive response from UTC…
Dr. James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, died on Thursday. He was 89. His death was confirmed by the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. Dobson started a radio show counseling Christians on how to be good parents and founded Focus on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time change? During Wednesday’s meeting centered on the controversial Plan Hamilton vote, several residents voiced how inconvenient the 9:30 a.m. meeting time of the County Commission has been throughout this process. They argue it freezes out many citizens from attending and participating in this political process due to being at work,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has been sanctioned for the third time this year by the Chattanooga Beer Board.The Dream on Glass Street has had a series of issues dating back to December 2024. A shooting had occurred inside the club then injuring one person. Afterwards, a shootout occurred outside of the club in January that was caught on…
Kevin Lusk with Project Access and Joel Henderson with Volunteers in Medicine join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special fundraiser between the two organizations. ‘Golf for Good’ offers patients and physicians alike the opportunity to enjoy time on the golf course — all for a good cause. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Project Access and Volunteers in Medicine are collaborating…
Executive Director Rodney VanValkenburg and Musical Theatre Director Michael Howard join News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview their newest musical next month titled ‘Memphis.’ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Theatre Center’s 102nd season is right around the corner with the play Memphis kicking off in September on their main stage. Memphis is musical about a white DJ with a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joey Aguilar is half of college football’s wildest flip-flops. When Nico Iamaleava departed Tennessee in April for UCLA, the quarterback left the Bruins to join the Volunteers. Now Aguilar has Iamaleava’s old starting job. “Coming out here and being the starting quarterback for this program is nothing but excitement, and that’s all I can say,” Aguilar said Wednesday. “I’m…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie’s Elliott Drapeau has the height and size you expect from a strong-arm quarterback. He also has a state title. The Canadian transfer led McCallie to a state crown last year, and he wouldn’t mind a repeat this fall. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County took the next step Wednesday. The contention over Plan Hamilton came to a head Wednesday morning as residents and developers squared off over what they want the future of Hamilton County to look like. Much of the audience were displeased with the Hamilton County Commission’s decision…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Efforts are ramping up to bring a new walking trail to Soddy-Daisy. The Hamilton County Health Department says they would like to create a six mile walking trail called “Rails to Trails” along Sequoyah Access Road from Dayton Pike to the Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant. This would be built on the old railroad track…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A development we’ve previously reported in Ooltewah has been rejected by the Hamilton County Commission. The Thrive Brooks Dairy Farm had been previously approved by the Regional Planning Agency. It was to be located off of Amos Lane and Snow Hill Road behind Ooltewah High School. It was voted down after some commissioners said they felt…
UPDATE: A second juvenile has been charged after a gun was recovered from a car at East Hamilton High School. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced this Thursday afternoon. The HCSO says the second student is being charged with the following: • Possession of a Weapon on School Property • Possession of Stolen Property OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Visitors to Chattanooga will soon be able to enjoy two of the city’s most popular attractions with one ticket. Starting August 20,2025 the Tennessee Aquarium and Rock City Gardens will offer a new Tennessee Aquarium + Rock City Combo Ticket. The tickets will only be available online, and for a limited time. The single-day pass gives guests…