Wreaths across Chattanooga being presented with a $10,000 check from Food City. (Courtesy: Wreaths across Chattanooga) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to honor those who served our country who are laid to rest this Christmas kicked off Friday morning. Wreaths across Chattanooga is launching their drive to place a wreath on every single grave…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– A port strike along the east and gulf coast is worrying citizens as it could become one of America’s most disruptive work stoppages in recent times. We spoke with individuals from the Chattanooga area about how they think this possible shortage could affect them. Charlotte Mcnabb, a Chattanooga resident said, “We’re in…… MORE
Todd Patton and Josh Philpott join News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview this scary season’s Dead Hollow. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Dread Hollow returns with a promise of a bigger and more frightening experience than last year. Todd Patton has been in the haunted house business for over 30 years and still finds a new…… MORE
UPDATE AS OF 7:53 A.M.- The two lanes are blocked with one lane of traffic open. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – An overturned semi-truck causes I-24 Eastbound to shut down on Friday morning. A semi-truck overturned near Moccasin Bend causing traffic to come to a stand still all the way to Cummings Hwy. Morning commutes to…… MORE
Dave Staley being presented with a state proclamation alongside Sen. Bo Watson, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, his wife Gin Staley, and News 12’s Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime News 12 and Chattanooga TV personality received a large honor Thursday.Senator Bo Watson presented our own Dave Staley with a proclamation honoring his television work in…… MORE
Destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy: MGN) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over two hundred deaths from Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. As recovery efforts continue to escalate, some are asking if the government is doing enough in their response. As the scope of the Helene disaster continues to escalate just to our east,…… MORE
The T-V-A has begun their open comment process on a draft plan for the future. The draft of the 20-25 Integrated Resources Plan is the topic of discussion for T-V-A’s Regional Energy Resource Council. The plan highlights how T-V-A wants to invest their resources over the next few decades to meet increasing demand. They also…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community members came together this evening to celebrate the opening of Fire Station 15 in Eastdale . Chattanooga’s new Fire stations will provide provide service to community members in the area. The 5 Million dollar project took years in the making. This new facility includes updated features such as a new kitchen,…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (WDEF)- White Oak Bicycle Co-Op is well on its way to distributing more than 700 bikes in 2024. “We have given away 516 bikes this year to different community organizations like metropolitan ministries, bridge refugee services, as well as Hamilton County Schools,” said Ben Richards, Operations Director at White Oak Bicycle Co-Op White…… MORE
Chattanooga Skydiving flew relief supplies to northeast Tennessee. They loaded up the plane with water and cleaning supplies for flood victims in Elizabethton. From there, helicopters will deliver the aide to remote locations that can’t be reached by roads at this point. You can still help them out by contributing to the “Wings of…… MORE
