Attorney argues removal of Chickamauga mayor was unconstitutional
LaFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- On Monday evening,…
Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
14th DISTRICT, Ga. (WDEF) -- On January 20, the Walker County Republican Party held a meet and greet for the Republican candidates vying for the open 14th Congressional District seat in Georgia. There are 22 candidates who have qualified for…
Victim's family sues Darron Lee for $50 million over suspected homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The family of the victim of a suspected homicide in Ooltewah is suing a former NFL player. Darron Lee is charged with first degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Gabriella Perpetuo. A Hamilton…
Conversations continue over Meigs County Jail
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Meigs County Commission is still trying to figure out what to do with their county jail. This is after a state decertified the jail due to…
Vine Street Federal Courthouse Plans Proceed
We finally know where Chattanooga's new federal courthouse will stand. The U.S. General Services Administration will build on the Vine Street location. According to the GSA, selecting that site will speed up the construction process by more than 2 years…
Tiny Bundles of Joy Arrive Just in Time for Valentine's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Some tiny babies have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day, the Parkridge Health System shares. They say these beautiful bundles are spreading love and joy in the most adorable way this Valentine's Day! Congratulations to all.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit has ended its deal with security technology company Flock Safety after backlash over a Super Bowl commercial for the retail giant's smart doorbell sparked concerns about unwanted surveillance.…
How much money is spent on Valentine's Day?
Money famously can't buy you love, but be prepared to pay up for those Valentine's Day flowers or chocolates this year. The average consumer is expected to spend roughly $200 — an all-time…
Brian Smith Selected as Interim Administrator of Parks & Outdoors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Brian Smith has been selected as the interim administrator of the Department of Parks and Outdoors. Mayor Tim Kelly selected Smith, who currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator. Smith has worked for the…
Chinese Import Tariffs Cause Local Celebration
A local company is applauding new tariffs put on Chinese imports of anode active materials. NOVONIX in Chattanooga produces battery materials. The Department of…
Crane Lift Operation to Cause Closures on Market Street Bridge Sidewalk, The Passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The operation will take place…
Woman Charged Following Stabbing Incident on Dayton Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A woman is being charged following a stabbing incident that occurred near the 12800 block of Dayton Pike on February 12. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy responded…
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past…
Birth Control Pill bill passes the Tennessee House
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A measure on birth control pills has cleared the house and now goes to the Tennessee Senate. Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes sponsored the amendment in the House. It would allow Tennesseans to get a 12-month supply of the…
Weather Update: Thursday February 12, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clouds coming and going. Lows: high 30's to around 40. Winds: near calm. Friday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Highs: high 50's. Winds: NNE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid/high 30's.…
First Responder Hero Award: Detective Wallace Cunningham
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
Playing field goes in as Erlanger Park is two months from Opening Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the newest stadium in Chattanooga is rounding third base. The sodding of the future home of the…
Rising Flu Activity Forces Schools and Workplaces to Adjust
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— Rising flu cases are forcing Grundy County students to move to virtual learning this week. With schools and offices seeing increasing absences due to…
Chattanooga Tourism Company faces criticism from commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Tourism Company is facing some criticism from the Hamilton County Commission. They are considering a resolution to transfer some funds from the Chattanooga Tourism Company…
Mobile Pantry Supports School Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Elementary hosts a School Mobile Pantry distribution in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank serves a…
Consumers and businesses paid nearly 90% of Trump tariffs in 2025, new analysis found
Almost all of President Trump's tariffs last year were passed on to U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of higher costs, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As the average U.S. tariff on imports…
Trump administration moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The Trump administration said it's ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called "start/stop feature" in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The start/stop feature, which is today widely used in newer…
US applications for jobless benefits falls to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell by 5,000 to 227,000…
Southwest says its has "some kinks we are trying to work out" after launching new boarding process
Southwest Airlines is still working out kinks in its boarding process two weeks after the discount carrier switched to assigned seating. Southwest officials told CBS News that one of the main issues the airline is troubleshooting…