Auckland City Football Club / Auckland City Football Club via Facebook CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A New Zealand soccer team will call Chattanooga home for a part of this summer. The Scenic City will be the base host camp city for Auckland City FC as they compete in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. The expanded…… MORE
The first miter gate piece is assembled on the downstream side of Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tenn., on April 7, 2025 / U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started installing massive miter gates at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. Crews are working to install 14…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — The NTSB report has been released on the LaFayette plane crash that occurred in March at the Barwick LaFayette Airport. The Cirrus SR-22 was destroyed when it impacted the ground during an instructional flight. The flight had departed from Richard B. Russell Regional Airport (RMG) in Rome, Georgia, earlier that…… MORE
Nichelle Patel, Mina Patel, and Divyes Patel join News 12’s Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Sanatan Mandir’s Ethnic Resale Pop Up. Guests can find a variety of clothing for all ages, jewelry, purses, and food being sold at the event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For those looking for new clothes, a new look, and…… MORE
April 18 is National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef joins News 12’s Lillian Yi to show off some exercises you can do at home. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness has a few exercises to try at home. Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef shows off some Functional…… MORE
UPDATE: Authorities are beginning to clear the area as they believe the suspect is not inside the residence. Chattanooga Police say there is no active threat to the public. There is a warrant out for the suspects arrest. UPDATE: According to the CPD, CPD SWAT was called to a residence regarding a barricaded person reported…… MORE
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind everyone to purchase their “Hamilton” tickets now and to announce publicly the 2025-26 Broadway line up! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is now less than one week away from leaving us all feeling “Satisfied” when Hamilton comes to the Memorial Auditorium, and to…… MORE
Darryl Roberts being sworn in for testimony in his own murder trial on Thursday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Darryl Roberts took the stand in his own defense during day three of his own murder trial. He is charged with first degree murder in the September 28, 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Dry. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Mild. Lows: around 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy. Highs: high 80’s. Winds:…… MORE
Trail Closure Map / City of Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting Monday, April 21, the City of Chattanooga, in partnership with the City of Red Bank, will launch major trail restoration efforts at Stringer’s Ridge Park to repair damage caused by recent wildfires. The project, expected to take about two weeks, will be handled…… MORE
