The Chattanooga Fire Department has received approval to lower their hiring age to 18. This new policy aims to broaden the department’s recruitment efforts and impact a younger demographic. “This is going to give kids the opportunity to become firefighters, especially those whose parents or grandparents have inspired them. Now we are opening up those…… MORE
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Fort Oglethorpe Unveils First-Ever Haunted Attraction
At Fort O Fright, the atmosphere is charged with excitement and fear! For the very first time, this haunted attraction is opening its doors in Fort Oglethorpe, and it promises to be an unforgettable night of terror and thrills. “We’ve got a haunted ghost tour that’s kind of like a hayride, taking you around our…… MORE
East Ridge, Collegedale come together for Helene relief
A caravan leaving East RIdge to take donated supplies for Hurricane Helene victims to Collegedale. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The death toll from Hurricane Helene is now at least 223 across the Southeast. There are still hundreds missing. As communities to our east try to begin the process of recovery, many in the Chattanooga area…… MORE
Sport Spot returns to downtown Ross Landing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- River City Company’s Sport Spot has returned downtown. Sport Spot has taken a break for several weeks due to preparations for the Ironman race. However, the event space for everyone is back for the remainder of the month. Sport Spot featured a bike ramp, skating area, and the all new 3 verses…… MORE
Hamilton County lauches new out-of-school program locator
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga 2.0 has now released its new out-of-school time locator. The free online tool is designed to help Hamilton County Schools educators and families. The locator connect students with more than 4-hundred local afterschool programs. Parents and teachers can filter programs by zip code, age, grade, and other factors. “This program…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday – October 4, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Scattered showers, isolated thunder. Partly sunny. Warm. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Low: low 60’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs: mid/high 80’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Low: low 60’s. Winds:…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday – October 5, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Low: low 60’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs: high 80’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, cool. Low: low 60’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Monday: Mostly sunny. Less warm. Highs: high 80’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office investigating jail death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. At 6:55 a.m. October 2, 2024, corrections deputies were conducting a security check in the George Housing Unit when they located an unresponsive inmate. Medical personnel immediately responded to give CPR…… MORE
Local Businessman Rick David indicted on Theft charges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A longtime fixture on local TV commercials has been indicted by a grand jury. Rick Davis operates “Rick’s Gold and Diamonds” on Brainerd Road. The 70 year old businessman is charged with theft. The indictment lists eight victims. It accuses Davis of stealing thousands of dollars from each. Specifically, the indictments claim he…… MORE
Local Businessman Rick Davis indicted on Theft charges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A longtime fixture on local TV commercials has been indicted by a grand jury. Rick Davis operates “Rick’s Gold and Diamonds” on Brainerd Road. The 70 year old businessman is charged with theft. The indictment lists eight victims. It accuses Davis of stealing thousands of dollars from each. Specifically, the indictments claim he…… MORE
