Jake Cash with the Chattanooga Zoo and Annie the rabbit preview the popular ‘Hug A Bunny’ zoo attraction. The duo joins News 12’s Amelia Greer ahead of the event during the Easter holiday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hop on over to the annual “Hug A Bunny” event at the Chattanooga Zoo this weekend! To welcome…… MORE
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Collegedale Police hosts annual Easter egg hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – HAPPY EASTER… well, almost! Families from across Collegedale gathered this weekend at the Ooltewah Youth Association Ballfields on Little Debbie Parkway for a beloved spring tradition—an Easter egg hunt hosted by the city’s police department. With perfect weather and plenty of candy-filled eggs, little ones raced through fields with baskets in…… MORE
All Aboard for Thomas Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thousands of families rolled into Chattanooga over the past two weekends to celebrate a very special birthday and today marked the final stop. It was all aboard for fun as Thomas the Tank Engine rolled into Chattanooga, celebrating 80 years of smiles, stories, and steam. Families from across the region gathered…… MORE
House fire in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen fire in a residence in the 5100 block of Lynnwood Avenue at 11:05 AM. When arriving on scene, officials reported light smoke showing. A quick interior attack with a handline extinguished a pile of clothes on fire. The cause of the fire was…… MORE
Weather Update: Sunday April 13, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Sunday: Sunshine, dry, warmer. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Dry. Clear. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Monday: Partly cloudy. Warm. Windy. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Showers. Lows: low 50’s.…… MORE
Chattanooga Comes Together for 2025 Autism Celebration Walk
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The heart of the city pulsed with purpose today as hundreds of supporters gathered for the annual Autism Celebration Walk, a vibrant and emotional event that brought together families, advocates, and individuals on the spectrum in a show of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. With signs of encouragement, matching shirts, and smiling…… MORE
Spring into the Carnival at the Northgate mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s that time of year again—bright lights, sweet treats, and nonstop fun. The magic is back in Chattanooga as the annual carnival has officially rolled into town at Northgate Mall! This year’s event is already drawing in big crowds, excited for the rides, games, and all things delicious. “I’m so excited,” one…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday April 12, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear. Chilly. Lows: high 30’s to low 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Sunday: Sunshine, dry, warmer. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Dry. Clear. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Monday: Partly cloudy. Warm. Windy. Highs: low 80’s. Winds:…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday April 11, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: M. Sunny. Cooler. Isolated showers and thunder early. Clearing into Friday evening. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: W @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Clearing. Chilly. Lows: high 30’s to low 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Saturday: Sunshine, dry, cool. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH.…… MORE
Funding Cuts Impact Local Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — (WDEF) The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is facing a major setback after losing nearly $400,000 worth of food deliveries due to recent federal funding cuts. The loss is already being felt in the form of missing essential food products, particularly high-cost protein items like milk, cheese, turkey, and chicken. Jeannine Carpenter, the…… MORE
