CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly and all 9 city council members were sworn in to a new term Monday morning at Memorial Auditorium.Mayor Kelly defeated challenger Chris Long with over 85 percent of the vote on March 4th, the largest electoral victory by a mayor in city history. He said, “It’s worth remembering…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several external services to the public and resources that are provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are temporarily unavailable. At 6:30 a.m., HCSO detected an unauthorized, external source, attempting to access their network. Sheriff Austin Garrett stated, “out of an abundance of caution, our Information Technology team immediately…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Partly cloudy. Warm. Windy. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Showers. Isolated Thunder. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: WSW @ 5 MPH. Tuesday: Early showers. Partly cloudy. Cooler. Highs: high 60’s to near 70. Winds: SW>NW @ 5-10 MPH,…… MORE
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews worked to quickly stop a semi-trailer fire Sunday evening on I-24 Westbound near Mile Marker 142. At 6:35 p.m. on April 14, 2025, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a reported semi fire. Upon arrival, crews found the trailer burning from the rear axle back. Monteagle…… MORE
Jake Cash with the Chattanooga Zoo and Annie the rabbit preview the popular ‘Hug A Bunny’ zoo attraction. The duo joins News 12’s Amelia Greer ahead of the event during the Easter holiday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hop on over to the annual “Hug A Bunny” event at the Chattanooga Zoo this weekend! To welcome…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – HAPPY EASTER… well, almost! Families from across Collegedale gathered this weekend at the Ooltewah Youth Association Ballfields on Little Debbie Parkway for a beloved spring tradition—an Easter egg hunt hosted by the city’s police department. With perfect weather and plenty of candy-filled eggs, little ones raced through fields with baskets in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thousands of families rolled into Chattanooga over the past two weekends to celebrate a very special birthday and today marked the final stop. It was all aboard for fun as Thomas the Tank Engine rolled into Chattanooga, celebrating 80 years of smiles, stories, and steam. Families from across the region gathered…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen fire in a residence in the 5100 block of Lynnwood Avenue at 11:05 AM. When arriving on scene, officials reported light smoke showing. A quick interior attack with a handline extinguished a pile of clothes on fire. The cause of the fire was…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Sunday: Sunshine, dry, warmer. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Dry. Clear. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Monday: Partly cloudy. Warm. Windy. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Showers. Lows: low 50’s.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The heart of the city pulsed with purpose today as hundreds of supporters gathered for the annual Autism Celebration Walk, a vibrant and emotional event that brought together families, advocates, and individuals on the spectrum in a show of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. With signs of encouragement, matching shirts, and smiling…… MORE
