CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — They call it an odd bird in venture capital. Investing in tech companies moving to Chattanooga from all over the world. Tonight, we show you how the Brickyard continues to drive our economy forward every day in the scenic city. “Brickyard is sort of an odd bird in venture capital. We’re…… MORE
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Firetruck and pickup collide at Highway 58 intersection, three taken to hospital
Highway 58 Intersection Collision / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A collision involving a firetruck and a pickup truck left three individuals in the hospital Wednesday afternoon. A firetruck and a Dodge Ram pickup collided at the intersection of Highway 58 and Career Lane around noon on March 26, 2025. The…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday March 26, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Mild, windy, sunshine. Highs: NW @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Overnight: Clear, dry, chilly. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Sunny, Mild, Dry. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: L&V. Overnight: A Few Clouds. Dry. Mostly cloudy by morning. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V.…… MORE
Chattanooga man arrested in connection to Chickamauga murder
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities have arrested a Chattanooga man in connection to a murder in Chickamauga. On March 14, 2025, William Oliver Jones was found dead in his residence in the 8000 block of West Highway 136. After further investigation, the GBI, TBI, Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies…… MORE
Authorities investigating body found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a body that was found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. On March 24, 2025, two men riding horses found the body of a deceased female in a wooded area near the 11500 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. HCSO responded to process the scene alongside the…… MORE
CHA adds seasonal Saturday flights to New York’s LaGuardia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Delta Air Lines is expanding its Chattanooga nonstop service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with the addition of seasonal Saturday flights. From June 7 through August 30, the Saturday flights will depart Chattanooga at 7:00 a.m., arriving in LaGuardia at 9:12 a.m. The return flight will leave LaGuardia at 10:55…… MORE
Father arrested after police find seven children in U-Haul
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — East Ridge Police arrested a man after discovering seven juvenile females inside a U-Haul truck Tuesday. On March 25, 2025, officers responded to a report of children being loaded into the back of a U-Haul. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle on I-75 North near Exit 3A. During…… MORE
One person injured after Brainerd Road shooting
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the 6000 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS responded to the scene and…… MORE
One person injured after East Brainerd Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the 6000 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS responded to the scene and transported…… MORE
Applications for the “Future Docs Program” are now open!
Kevin Lusk with the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the “Future Docs Program” which is perfect for high school and college students. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Applications are now open for the “Future Docs Program” which helps students find mentors to job shadow as they consider their career…… MORE
