COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was “not enough evidence” to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter from the Knox County District Attorney’s Office stating that there is not enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges. The police department has also closed its…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched to the 5000 block of Swan Road. Upon arrival, crews established a water supply and attacked the fire defensively. CFD stated the cause of the fire remains under investigation.…… MORE
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday morning in an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. People have begun picketing in some locations, including one in the New York City borough of Queens. The Teamsters say…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Cloudy, showers/thunder. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Cloudy, early evening showers. Clearing skies. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Thursday: Mostly sunny, dry. Highs: mid/high 50’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Chilly, dry, clear. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission was supposed to decide on whether or not to appoint a new county attorney on Wednesday. However, they threw a curveball in the process. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has long wanted to appoint a new county attorney, and named attorney Janie Parks Varnell to take over for…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the past two weeks, the Humane Educational Society told the Hamilton County Commission they were facing an over $500,000 property tax bill, despite being a non-profit. With that, the Commission voted on whether or not to give them over $200,000 of federal funding. HES executive director Rebecca Bryan said, “We were…… MORE
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across the area gathered up items to assemble care packages filled with essentials like snacks, toiletries, and handwritten thank-you notes. The initiative, led by the center, aims to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be busier than ever, and long security lines can cause added stress. TSA agents want to remind passengers about how to pack, what to bring, and more importantly,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Jenni Berz has announced she will be running for City Council District 6, continuing the legacy of her mother, Carol Berz. Jenni announced her campaign on Wednesday, stating: District 6 is moving in a very positive direction, thanks to the vision and leadership of my mother. It has been a privilege…… MORE
Car crashes into Hixson office building / Chattanooga Fire Department HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A car crashed into a building off of Executive Dr. this morning. First responders were dispatched to 1012 Executive Dr. at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews found a blue Hyundai sedan that has crashed into the front of an office…… MORE
