CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lee University is facing a federal lawsuit. It was filed this week at the Federal Courthouse here in Chattanooga by student Michael Harris. Harris alleges that he was not properly notified of a data breach that occurred in March 2024 for a year. The university said someone hacked into their systems and accessed personal data including Social…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Excitement is at an all-time high on the campus of UTC as the Mocs make history. For the first time ever, they are heading to the NIT finals, and students are showing their school pride in full force. The Mocs are making history, and campus pride is soaring as students and fans celebrate the Mocs’ biggest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saddle up, Chattanooga! The Twisted Horn Company’s Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is riding into town this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. On April 4th and 5th, the best cowboys and cowgirls will compete for points, prize money, and a shot at the International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma. From bull riding to barrel racing, it’s an…
Chattanooga (WDEF) – The Mayor announces that Chattanooga has officially been named the first National Park City in North America. City leaders have been courting the National Park City Foundation for several months now. The organization sent representatives here to tour the city last month. The movement is a grassroots effort to commit both residents and leaders to making cities…
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer Abstract: Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it. The S&P 500 fell 4% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,520 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 4%. Little was spared…
Inza Haggins-Dyer and Chrissie Holland with Love’s Arm Outreach return to the News 12 studio as the organization gets ready to host its second annual Golf Tournament! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love’s Arm Outreach is tee-ing off the golf course for a second year in the row to raise money to help people escaping and recovering from human trafficking. Love’s…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire this morning at almost 6 A.M. at 6931 Lakeshore Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the garage and located the fire. Chattanooga Fire Department responded for Mutual Aid, assisted with water supply and extinguishing the fire. There are no…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A historic first meeting between the Chattanooga Red Wolves and Chattanooga FC saw the Red Wolves grab an early lead, only for CFC to equalize. The tension mounted as the rest of the match remained scoreless, with tempers flaring. Both teams saw yellow multiple times and pushing and shoving after several key moments. After 120 minutes of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-It’s a company that has been in Chattanooga since 2019. Starting out as a philanthropic organization and has developed into a cost-effective option for materializing ideas. We’re learning how the STRACT Corporation continues to Drive Our Economy Forward. “Well, STRACT Corporation came to be in a very odd way I think. My business partner, Rick Harrison and I…
UPDATE (4/3/2025): We’re learning more about the propane accident in East Ridge Wednesday. The U-Haul employee who was struck by a pick-up truck was identified as 42-year-old Jason Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee. Bishop sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by the truck. He and the driver were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. According to the East Ridge…
Cleveland High School has announced they are not renewing the contract of head football coach Chandler Tygard. He was there only two seasons, posting a 13-9 record. Tygard did help Cleveland beat rival Bradley Central last season for the first time in nine years. Tygard is reportedly up for a job in Niceville, Florida. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. It had been scheduled to start yesterday, as a jury had been selected Tuesday morning. However, in the initial reading of instructions, a court officer read…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time. This marks their deepest run in any NCAA postseason event. Previously, the Moc’s participated in the NIT during four consecutive years from 1984 to 1987, never advancing beyond the quarterfinals. Now, decades later, they’ve…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation. Commissioners debated the issue today, leading to a heated discussion over a resolution that changes how risk management is handled. Hamilton County authorities are investigating reports that sensitive financial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities are currently on scene at the business and residence of Chattanooga business owner, Rick Davis. News 12 sent personnel out to the scene to try and learn more about what’s going on. Our personnel confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was on site. Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds was also blocked off with…
UPDATE: Due to weather, Boyd Cobb will be golfing 90 holes to raise money for YoungLife Chattanooga on Monday, April 14. .CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Longtime golfer, Boyd Cobb has a goal very few dream of. In honor of his 90th birthday, he’s aspiring to golf 90 holes. You’ll typically find Boyd golfing throughout the week at the Chattanooga Golf…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC were founded in 2009. The Chattanooga Red Wolves were founded in 2018. Wednesday the local soccer giants will meet for the first time ever in the second round of the U-S Open Cup. And fans can’t wait for the match-up. It’s the match we’ve been praying for, and the demand has exceeded expectations according to the CFC’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with Blood Assurance for a two-day blood drive, held Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nonprofit is urging students, faculty, and community members to roll up their sleeves and donate, as the region faces an alarming blood shortage. According to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a Baylor alum and Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers. Now, the man charged with first degree murder in that shooting is facing this trial. On the night of September 28, 2023, Baylor alum and businessman Chris Wright was walking past Patten Towers. Surveillance footage showed Wright getting into a confrontation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and today, law enforcement hit the streets for Operation Hands Free—a statewide effort to crack down on distracted drivers and highlight the dangers of using a phone behind the wheel. In Chattanooga, officers boarded a CARTA bus, using the higher vantage point to spot drivers holding or using their…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader’s schedule, but Warren Smith sprinkles in plenty of life lessons for his students a CCS. For teaching growing minds about growing things, we honored, Mr. Smith with tonight’s Golden Apple Award. Jake Palumbo is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family is safe after a fire broke out at their home Tuesday afternoon. On April 1, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 1500 block of Lillian Lane off Wilcox Boulevard. The residents called 911 after noticing smoke, and seeing fire in a front bedroom. Upon arrival, firefighters…
Haley Layman arrested / Grundy County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook UPDATE (4/2/2025): An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that killed Bobby Dan Green. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies, including Tennessee Highway Patrol, assisted in the arrest of Haley Layman. No further details are available at this time. GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)…
UPDATE (4/2/2025): A suspect has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run incident on Berry Street in Cleveland over the weekend. Cleveland police say they located and apprehended the 17-year-old suspect on April 1, 2025. He was arrested and taken to the Bradley County Juvenile Center. The 17-year-old faces the following charges: Leaving the Scene of an Accident involving…