Talk Around Town

Win ChattaDerby Tickets

Upload your best photo of your Kentucky Derby Hat for a chance to win a night at ChattaDerby

MLF Watch Party

Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour is coming to Chattanooga!
Join fans of all ages at the Fishing Show Watch Party and Trophy Ceremony, Saturday and Sunday, May third thru the fourth, at Ross’s Landing

Uncancellable with Dale Jackson

Dale is the voice of politics in the Chattanooga area and remains a controversial yet straightforward source of news and information for Tennessee.

LOCAL NEWS

powered by News 12 Now

Weather Update: Wednesday April 16, 2025

Weather Update: Wednesday April 16, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear, chilly. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH becoming calm. Wednesday: Sunny, dry, mild. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5  MPH. Overnight: P. Cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH.…

Friends take stand on day one of Roberts murder trial

Friends take stand on day one of Roberts murder trial

Darryl Roberts walking into his murder trial, charged in the killing of Chris Wright. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a prominent Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers on Market Street. A year and a half later, the trial of the man charged with killing him has begun. After an argument late…

Weather Update: Tuesday April 15, 2025

Weather Update: Tuesday April 15, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear, chilly. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH becoming calm. Wednesday: Sunny, dry, mild. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5  MPH. Overnight: P. Cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH.…

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t worry, you might have more time than you thought.  Folks in Georgia and Alabama impacted by recent storms automatically get an extension to May 1st.  And just announced, everyone in Tennessee now has until November 3rd to file, thanks to Hurricane Helene.  So,…

Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp signed two major tax relief bills into law during a ceremony in Cobb County, delivering over a billion dollars in financial benefits to Georgia taxpayers.  Surrounded by First Lady Marty Kemp and state leaders, the governor announced the measures as part of his administration’s ongoing effort…

What We're Talking About