Courtesy: Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – South Terrace Road will be closed for construction from South Lovell Avenue to McBrien Road on Wednesday from 9 PM to 6 AM. Traffic will be detoured using South Lovell Avenue. The entrance ramp on I-24 E will remain open. Residents on South St.…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – From Shoes to Strollers: Just Between Friends consignment sale gives back to families in the local area. Camp Jordan Arena had it all—from shoes to strollers—offering parents discounted prices on gently used children’s items. For many shoppers, events like this provide an opportunity to save big on essential items for…… MORE
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last night, a powerful storm system swept through Grundy County, Tennessee, leaving a trail of significant damage in its wake. The community of Palmer was particularly hard-hit, with reports of extensive structural damage. In a neighboring area, a resident reported that the storm’s force tore the roof off his barn,…… MORE
CPD CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call on March 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The CPD Homicide Unit launched an investigation, while the Crime Scene Unit processed the area. A…… MORE
Chattanooga Police Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck on March 16, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. in the 4700 block of Highway 58. When officers arrived, they found a 60-year-old man deceased. CPD’s Traffic Unit began investigating the crash. According to the initial findings, a Chevy…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Breezy. Showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25. Sunday: Showers/thunderstorms. Breezy. Slightly cooler. Highs mid 60’s. Winds: SW @ 10-15, gusts 20-25. Overnight: mostly cloudy, early showers. Clearing towards dawn. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Monday: Mostly…… MORE
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — At 10:55 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a structure fire after a young boy spotted flames and quickly alerted his parents. They immediately called 911, allowing firefighters to arrive on the scene within minutes. The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to the possible house fire at 7…… MORE
Storm damage on Rock Avenue in Palmer. (Courtesy: Brandy Wooten) PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing of significant damage Saturday evening in Grundy County in the Palmer community. These are pictures sent to us from Brandy Wooten on Rock Avenue in Palmer. The Gruetli-Laager Fire Department says that damage occurred from a storm Saturday afternoon.…… MORE
Signal Mountain residents had the chance to secure their REAL ID at a special event held at the Signal Mountain Town Hall on March 15, 2025. The event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., was a convenient opportunity for the community to gather the necessary documents and apply for or renew their REAL…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Saturday: M. Cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms, some strong to severe. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 15-20, gusts 35 MPH at times. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Breezy. Showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25. Sunday: Showers/thunderstorms. Breezy. Slightly cooler. Highs mid 60’s. Winds: SW…… MORE
