Category Archives: Local News

Water main break on Shallowford Road Westbound

Water main break on Shallowford Road Westbound

Chattanooga Division of Transportation reports water main break on Shallowford Road Monday morning. Image courtesy of CDOT. UPDATE (12/23/2024):  The roadway has reopened. UPDATE (12/23/2024):  The water main break at an intersection on Shallowford Road is still ongoing. CDOT released an update stating that Tennessee American Water has located the leak to be in the…MORE

How the Just 4U Toy Drive Is Creating Smiles This Christmas

Herman’s Restaurant on Brainerd Road hosted the Just 4 U Toy Drive, and the excitement soared as Santa made a spectacular entrance. It wasn’t your typical holiday event—this year, Santa traded his sleigh for a helicopter and flew in with a festive flair. “The kids really enjoyed it today. We had a food vendor who…MORE

A car crashes into Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe early Sunday morning

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning, a car crashed into the patio of Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on the East Main Street eatery’s patio around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Niedlov’s says, “Thankfully, no one was harmed, and after the owners were notified, they worked all day to clean up…MORE

VCSG hosts their Christmas donation drive for shelter animals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. With Christmas almost here, many pet lovers ensure their furry friends have something to open on Christmas. The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. They will be accepting donations ranging from toys…MORE

HCSO responds to deadly crash in Harrison TN

UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed one death in the crash in Harrison Tennessee. HCSO stated that at approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to the 10300 block of Birchwood Pike for the report of a crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, a single occupant was found entrapped in…MORE

Parkridge raises awareness on mental health during the Holiday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year But Parkridge Medical Center is taking time during this Holiday season to raise awareness on mental health.  “People are trying to get Christmas shopping done. There is a lot of social engagements happening, family gatherings, and those things can be really…MORE

Weather Update: Friday – December 20, 2024

Weather Update: Friday – December 20, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Variably cloudy, dry, cooler. Breezy at times. Highs: high 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cold. Snow in the higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Saturday: Sunshine, cold, dry. Highs: low/mid…MORE

Weather Update: Saturday – December 21, 2024

Weather Update: Saturday – December 21, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cold. Snow in the higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Saturday: Sunshine, cold, dry. Highs: low/mid 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, dry, cold. Lows: mid/high 20’s. Winds: N @ 5…MORE

McMinn County woman arrested after stabbing 3 women

McMinn County woman arrested after stabbing 3 women

MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A McMinn County woman has been arrested and charged after stabbing three other women. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a stabbing report, December 19, 2024. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 750 just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found 3 women injured, with…MORE

Tennessee Aquarium peak lights illuminate downtown Chattanooga again

Tennessee Aquarium peak lights illuminate downtown Chattanooga again

Tennessee Aquarium Peaks Lights / Tennessee Aquarium CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The peak lights atop the Tennessee Aquarium are illuminating the city once again. The lights underwent construction mid-October to be replaced with brand new LED lights. These new lights will provide better durability and resilience, so they may last a longer period of time.…MORE