CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This afternoon was an afternoon filled with history, harmony, and heartfelt performances as Chattanooga State hosted “Our Stories, Our Songs, Black Artists Unite.” The event featured a stunning lineup of musical works by Black artists and composers, celebrating their influence across genres and generations. The program began at 2:15 p.m. with…… MORE
For Babs and Carl Edwards, love isn’t just a word—it’s a way of life. Married for 68 years, the couple has seen and experienced it all, growing old together and building a life filled with laughter, memories, and unwavering commitment. Through the years, their love has stood the test of time, raising children, celebrating milestones,…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Rain/thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and potential tornadoes. Lows: near 60. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25 MPH +. Sunday: Cloudy with early rain. Clearing slightly into evening. Highs: mid/high 50’s. Winds: S turning W @ 10-15 MPH, gusts 20…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Boat Show is back, offering buyers the chance to shop, compare, and save thousands on a new boat purchase. This year’s show will feature top brands, including Barletta, Bayliner, Chaparral, Sea Ray, Skeeter, Harris, Starcraft, MasterCraft, NauticStar, Nautique, Cobalt, Crest, Monaco, Sweetwater, Hurricane, Axis, Aqua Patio, Malibu, Supra Boats,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Zoo hosted its annual Valentine’s Day celebration, Hearts and Hisses. This family-friendly event gave guests the chance to participate in a zoo-wide scavenger hunt, create Valentine’s Day cards for both their favorite animals and loved ones, and watch animals interact with themed enrichment activities. Throughout the day, special keeper…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Black History Month is here, and the Chattanooga Black History Chorale is preparing for a special concert celebrating the history of African American music. The performance will feature a mix of soulful gospel, powerful spirituals, and Broadway hits. “It was actually a thought and a desire of mine to put together a…… MORE
UPDATE: The firearm used in the incident has been recovered. The student has been arrested. No further details are available at this time. HCSO CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, at approximately 9:00 am, the staff at Brainerd High School received a threat of mass violence via a phone call. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Rain developing. Chilly. Lows: low/mid 40’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers through the day. Highs: near 60. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25 MPH +. Overnight: Rain/thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and potential tornadoes.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thomas Fellows is a local economic commentator and believes these new tariffs will hurt Chattanooga businesses, especially the automotive industry. Fellows says, “If you look at places like Volkswagen Group, Mueller Company, American bicycle group, Novenix, a lot of these companies rely on imported parts and materials from other countries. A…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The boat show is setting up shop at the Chattanooga Convention Center and will be here till Sunday. The Chattanooga boat show is bringing the boats to you. Michael Porter a sales rep with Erwin Marine Sales says, “This is the only time of year you’re going to have all these…… MORE
