MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, the town of Monteagle has been fighting over whether or not a truck stop would be built. In 2021, the Monteagle city council approved a new Travel America Petro Rest Stop to be built by RBT Enterprises, owned by Rodney Kilgore. The truck stop would be built along Dixie Lee…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Sunshine. Dry. Mild. Highs: mid 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. 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…… MORE
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Red Bank say they are dealing with vandalism in the public restrooms at the Kids’ Corner playground. An unknown individual entered the restroom facilities and after breaking open the toilet paper holder, attempted to flush entire rolls and filled the toilet with mulch. Vandals struck again yesterday evening,…… MORE
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Red Bank say they are dealing with vandalism in the public restrooms at the Kids’ Corner playground. An unknown individual entered the restroom facilities and after breaking open the toilet paper holder, attempted to flush entire rolls and filled the toilet with mulch. Vandals struck again yesterday evening,…… MORE
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hixson man has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Seth Cordell 43 year old Seth Austin Cordell was indicted more than a year ago on charges of sexual abuse, statutory rape and incest. Cordell is set to be sentenced later this spring. He’s also received additional charges…… MORE
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two chicken houses caught fire overnight in Rhea County. Crews were dispatched shortly after midnight to 4688 Old Washington Highway for the fires. Rescue squads had to conduct a major tanker operation including several neighboring counties. Crews were released from the scene around 3:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. We’re…… MORE
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- A proposed bill regarding who can be sued in the ongoing battle over forever chemicals in Northwest Georgia is garnering some backlash. Georgia House Bill 211 is sponsored by several representatives from Northwest Georgia, would make carpet companies immune from suits blaming them for the spreading of PFAS chemicals which have numerous…… MORE
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A shocking road collapse has left a key stretch of Highway 30 impassable in Polk County The collapse occurred early this morning near Kimsey Mountain Highway and Sage Hill Road. “At approximately 4:04 a.m., we received a call about a vehicle accident on Highway 30 near Sage Hill Road. Before…… MORE
Ashton Kowalewski with Great American Cookies join News 12’s Amelia Greer and Chip Chapman for an interactive cookie interview on Valentine’s Day! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s Valentine’s Day and Great American Cookie has some sweet options for last minute gifts. For Great American Cookie, Valentine’s Day is seen as the “Super Bowl” for the…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Flu cases are rising rapidly, affecting daily life and prompting health officials to urge extra precautions. Many are feeling the impact as communities work to slow the spread. Flu cases are spiking at an alarming rate, filling waiting rooms and overwhelming healthcare workers. Doctors say they’re seeing more severe cases than…… MORE
