DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Dayton are searching for a missing juvenile. Cianna Jolynn Davis / Dayton Police Department Cianna Jolynn Davis was last seen in Dayton February 6, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. The Dayton Police Department has reason to believe she may be in the Chattanooga area. Davis is a white female with…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Aquarium is welcoming their new president and CEO, Andrew Wood. Wood will begin duties starting March 31, 2025. According to the Tennessee Aquarium, Wood is the fifth person in history to lead to the organization. Wood will be taking the place of Keith Sanford, who retired at the end…… MORE
Carla Pritchard and Selena Duncan join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special Valentine’s Day dinner that’s all-inclusive with its price. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For those who still need to plan a Valentine’s Day dinner last minute, there’s a special dinner offer that takes care of all your romantic needs. The Granfalloon is…… MORE
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Soddy Daisy Middle School cancelled classes Wednesday due to downed power lines across the road at the entrance to the school. No cars or buses could get through. The building lost power and phones lines are out. Students were reported safe on buses. They were taken to Soddy Daisy…… MORE
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) – Hard-working, caring and understanding, those are the superlatives that parents use to describe Lauren Gillot. Every morning, she greets her students at North Hamilton Elementary with a smile right when they walk through the door. That’s the kind of teacher we love to feature in our Golden Apple report. Jacquie…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– Egg prices have shocked many shoppers recently, as they’ve reached about $7 per dozen in Tennessee. This price surge is largely due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which has led to the deaths of millions of chickens across the country, causing severe disruptions in egg production. Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)—Over 50 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors, and caregivers, gathered at the Tennessee State Capitol today to speak with legislators about the importance of biomarker testing in cancer treatment. The advocates, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), emphasized how this testing can save crucial time in a patient’s fight…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A Chattanooga pastor is at the center of controversy after his sermon this past Sunday went viral on social media. Dr. Steve Caudle is the lead pastor at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. He also holds a seat on the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency Commission. He is in the middle of a…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Widespread showers. Mostly cloudy. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Cloudy. Showers. Heavy rain possible. Highs: near 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Cloudy, showers, some thunder, heavy rain possible. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 veering W after midnight. Thursday:…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Widespread showers. Mostly cloudy. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Cloudy. Showers. Heavy rain possible. Highs: near 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Cloudy, showers, some thunder, heavy rain possible. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 veering W after midnight. Thursday:…… MORE
