Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium premieres “Call of the Dolphins 3D” on Friday, Feb. 28. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In honor of the premiere of Call of the Dolphins 3D, Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers will participate in a special…… MORE
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Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill to headline the Comedy Catch
Comedian Kalea McNeill joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about her upcoming shows at the Comedy Catch. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill promises for two nights of fun and laughter as she headlines at the Comedy Catch. McNeill, known for her work on Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke Festival,…… MORE
Residents Fight Missionary Ridge Development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge is facing strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the proposed area. The Doolittle Farms project, which would bring more than 1,700 housing units to a forested hill between Tunnel Boulevard and South Chickamauga Creek, is set for a March 10…… MORE
Sheriff Austin Garrett discusses new immigration plan for correctional facilities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett addressed the Rotary Club Thursday morning. The Sheriff was the special guest for the Rotary Club and he had multiple talking points. He addressed the Rotary Club about the sheriff’s office’s past, plans for the future, and their successes. Sheriff Garrett also discussed a new immigration…… MORE
Construction Has Officially Begun for the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park in Grundy County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Tucked at the intersection of Highways 56 and 108, construction has officially begun on what will soon become Tennessee’s largest inclusive playground. The Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park in Grundy County is set to provide a unique, welcoming space for children of all abilities to play, interact, and thrive. Grundy…… MORE
Hamilton County School Bus involved in minor crash
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County School bus was involved in a crash this morning. The accident happened around 8 at the 24 exit ramp off of Broad Street. The crash involved a Volkswagen sedan and one bus. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. In a prepared statement, Hamilton County Schools say the bus…… MORE
Chattanooga State Hosts Powerful Screening of How to Sue the Klan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A powerful chapter of Chattanooga’s history was brought to life at Chattanooga State during a screening of How to Sue the Klan. The film tells the gripping story of five Black women who survived a Ku Klux Klan attack in the 1980s and their brave decision to take the Klan to court.…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday – February 27, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then clearing skies, cooler. Dry. Highs: mid 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Sunshine, mild. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: SW @ 5…… MORE
Overnight road closures scheduled for Paul Huff Parkway at SR 60 in Bradley County
mgn BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers in Bradley County should prepare for temporary road closures as construction crews work overnight to complete grading and paving at the intersection of Paul Huff Parkway and Georgetown Road. TDOT announced crews will close Paul Huff Parkway at this intersection on Tuesday, February 26, and Thursday, February 27,…… MORE
Chattanooga Police investigating Dodson Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Dodson Avenue. On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 500 block of Dodson Avenue on reports of a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Hamilton…… MORE
