CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the federal government shutdown continues, questions are rising over how it might affect healthcare coverage, especially Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. For now, Medicare’s core benefits are still running. Payments to hospitals, doctors, and pharmacies are continuing because Medicare funding is considered mandatory spending and doesn’t rely on the annual budget process that’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of citizens have formed an organization in response to a proposed land swap in Hamilton County. Elspeth Haire is one of the organizers of Save Enterprise South, an organization formed within the past few days after news broke about the proposed land swap. Nearly 5,000 people have already signed a petition opposing any industrial development…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout is continuing from a tax assessment mistake in Red Bank. Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes says that a human error led to a previous, lower tax rate being applied to the city’s taxpayers. This led to Red Bank being shorted a million dollars of revenue, and the misapplied tax rate cannot be changed….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You will soon be able to watch airplanes take off near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Officials announced a park is being built on the north end of the runway on a hill. The park is being funded from Bluecross Blueshield’s Healthy Places program. It will feature a playground, a model airplane, and a World War II…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, giving beneficiaries a chance to review and adjust their health coverage for 2026. This is the only time each year when people can make changes to their Medicare plans. Premiums, deductibles, and prescription drug coverage can change annually, which may affect out-of-pocket costs. Those with…
Marlene Geren with BWell4Ever shares how you can manage your glucose levels and prevent diabetes. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – BWell4Ever brings new services and products to their clinic to ensure their patients are well forever. The clinic expanded from doing lab testing to now provide IV therapy, acute care, and glucose monitoring. Their services in glucose monitoring will provide the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Many Chattanooga neighborhoods are still waiting for their brush piles to be picked up, but city leaders say help is on the way. News 12 spoke with the Department of Public Works, who says they are making improvements to both their 311 system and their cleanup strategy to better serve residents. Errol Williams, Public Relations Coordinator…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor barely beat rival GPS during the regular season posting a 1-0 victory. Goals were not a problem for the Lady Raiders in their rematch with their cross-town rival. The two faced off in their region tournament semifinals. Baylor raced out to a 5-0 lead at halftime on their way to an 8-1 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
There’s a new layer to the Mocs-ETSU rivalry on Saturday. Bucs head coach Will Healy is a Chattanooga native, and a former UTC assistant. He’s also good friends with current Mocs head coach Rusty Wright. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – October is Cybersecurity Month, a reminder for everyone to take small but meaningful steps to stay safe online. Experts say one of the most effective ways to do that is by replacing passwords with passkeys, a newer, stronger, and easier way to sign in. Traditional passwords have long been a weak link in online security. They…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee recorded its highest number of firearm deaths in 2023, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total includes deaths from both homicides and suicides, with firearms now among the leading causes of death for children and teenagers in the state. In 2023, there were 96 youth fatalities…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to turn Northgate Mall into a special tax district continues to stir debate. Northgate Mall’s owner, CBL Properties, says that their sewer system needs to be replaced. It has been in place since the mall opened in the late 1960s, as it was built before the city of Chattanooga annexed the Hixson area. This is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular walking bridge along the Tennessee Riverpark is set to close next week in order for it to be replaced. Hamilton County Parks Director Matt Folz explained the project’s necessity. The walking bridge that is between the Boathouse Restaurant and UTC’s football practice field is set to be closed for six months. Folz says that a…
News 12 This Morning: Shayna Webb (@webbchatts) and Genna Henshaw (Chattanooga Kidney Foundation) join News 12’s Amelia Greer to spread awareness about the annual fundraising campaign, ‘Dare to Dance’ on October 25 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local celebrities are teaming up to raise money for a great cause. The Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland and Bradley Central both won their semifinal matches in their region volleyball tournament on Monday. Then the two cross-town rivals hooked up in the region finals, and Cleveland came out victorious with a 3-0 win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — If you happened to see a SWAT team in Murray County this week, don’t be alarmed, it was all part of a movie shoot. A new feature film titled “Set Free” is in production, and News 12 got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the action. The project is led by Brandon Cannon, director of Soul…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) — Don’t forget to mark your calendars, because Operation Outreach is inviting the community to honor those who’ve served our nation. The organization will host the 2025 Veterans Appreciation Banquet on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. inside the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North Highway 27 in Rock Spring, Georgia. This year’s…
A group of officials cutting the ribbon on the Cleveland SK Foods plant at Spring Branch Industrial Park. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest plant held its grand opening Monday. Your next breakfast or lunch sandwich may very well be produced right behind me the brand new SK Foods plant in Cleveland. This new investment on 60 acres at the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- While attending the grand opening of the new SK Food Plant in Cleveland, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on the tragic explosion that killed 16 in Hickman and Humphreys Counties in Middle Tennessee. The Sheriffs of those counties announced the names of the victims killed at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort Monday. That building was leveled Friday…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Great things are happening at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. They recently cut the ribbon on their new Student Activity Center. Let’s take a look inside in this week’s “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Dr. Elaine Swafford is the CEO for Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park She says, “Dr. Elaine Swafford: Today, we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hundreds gathered in Chattanooga to honor those who lost their lives serving in the towing and recovery industry. The annual Wall of the Fallen ceremony, hosted by the International Towing and Recovery Museum, serves as one of the industry’s most meaningful traditions. Families from across the country came together to reflect, remember, and share stories about…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On October 10, 2025, a massive explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in McEwen, Tennessee. The blast was so intense that it was felt miles away, completely destroying the building. Authorities have confirmed that at least 16 individuals inside the facility are presumed dead at this time. Sheriff Chris Davis described the scene as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This afternoon, News 12 witnessed the aftermath of a car accident on Highway 27, just before the I-24 West, Nashville and Birmingham exit. When going by, we saw that a car was flipped upside down, and the Chattanooga Police Department and Chattanooga Fire Rescue were at the scene. CPD says that have not been notified of…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 10:51am this morning, the Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched to an injured hiker on the Cumberland Trail at Signal Point. According to the office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, responders responded and coordinated a rescue effort that took a little less than three hours and included the use of 3 low-angle rope…