MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Should Tennessee lower the age to drive a school bus? A bill is moving through the Tennessee legislature to drop the age of drivers from 25 to 21. The higher age requirement was passed after the Woodmore Elementary bus crash in Chattanooga nine years ago. Six students were killed…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters knocked down a house fire Thursday night. At 9:29 p.m., March 13, 2025, crews responded to the 600 block of Valley Bridge Road on reports of the fire. Upon arrival, crews found flames coming from the front of the house. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), crews…… MORE
Sue Anne Lockhart joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the community rebuilding of the Cookie Jar Café and all delicious desserts they offer. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today is Pi Day and the best way to celebrate the irrational number 3.14159 is with an irrational amount of pies from the Cookie Jar Café!…… MORE
Courtesy: TBI OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues a Silver Alert for a man from Ooltewah. The TBI and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 71-year-old Alvin Clemons. He’s 5’3″ tall, weighs 178 lbs., and has gray hair with blue eyes. Clemons was last seen on March 13, 2025 in Ooltewah,…… MORE
News 12 is recognizing first responders for their dedication to the community. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, their service plays a crucial role in keeping people safe, often during their most vulnerable moments. This month, the community has come together to recognize the exceptional service of Tyler Ellis, a Paramedic…… MORE
UPDATE (3/14/2025): The Tennessee Charter School Center (TNCSC) has released a statement in support of Chattanooga Preparatory school regarding the recent discovery. TNCSC released the following statement: “There is no law that would specifically prevent these students from graduating or invalidate their credits based solely on the licensure status of the teacher in the classroom.…… MORE
UPDATE (3/14/2025): We’re now hearing from Hamilton County Schools regarding Chattanooga Preparatory School’s graduating class. “Our top priority is supporting the students at Chattanooga Prep and safeguarding their academic progress. We are currently verifying senior credits and taking any necessary corrective actions to ensure that the Senior Class will graduate on-time. We are hopeful that…… MORE
I-75 Vehicle Fire / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a vehicle fire on I-75 early Thursday morning. At 5:10 a.m., March 13, 2025, deputies responded to a vehicle fire in the 15000 block of I-75 South. The vehicle fire involved a truck towing…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Preparatory School is facing big problems from the Kenya White investigation. The Hamilton County School System has begun the process of revoking their charter. This involves issues over teacher licenses at the school. The school system believes almost half of Chattanooga Prep teachers are not licensed to teach their…… MORE
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has been arrested after accidentally dropping meth inside an elementary school in Walker County. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a Walker County Schools employee found a plastic baggie in the floor of North LaFayette Elementary School, just inside the main entryway. The bag contained a suspicious substance,…… MORE
