GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A powerful line of severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley early Sunday morning, leaving behind a path of destruction that impacted homes, infrastructure, parks, and the lives of many residents. In Grundy County, local officials are working around the clock to assess damage and restore normalcy. Matthew Griffith, the Director…… MORE
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One month left until REAL ID is required to fly
An example of a REAL ID. (From: Tennessee Department of Safety) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are one month away from a major change at airports and some federal buildings. The Real ID Act of 2005 was passed in the wake of 9-11 as a security measure. After years of delays, partially due to the Covid-19…… MORE
Data-Driven Fight Against Overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Local officials are now using a new strategy, surveillance systems that track overdoses in real time. The Hamilton County Health Department is monitoring tools like O-D-MAP and ESSENCE, databases that show where and when overdoses happen. These systems allow teams to detect sudden spikes and potential overdose clusters. When alerts are triggered,…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday April 7, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Cloudy early, clearing into early morning. Chilly. Lows: high 30’s to low 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH. Tuesday: Sunny, dry, cool. Highs: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Clear and cold. Patchy frost. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5…… MORE
The Chattanooga Zoo adds a young giraffe to the herd
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There’s a new giraffe in town. The Chattanooga Zoo has added a one year old male to the giraffe herd here. His name is Kuzco, named after a character in “The Emperor’s New Groove.” He becomes the fourth giraffe in the herd. Kuzco is 12 feet tall right now but will…… MORE
Novonix PILOT passes IDB, says tariffs are a ‘positive’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Novonix has cleared the final step before construction can begin on a new facility at Enterprise South. The Industrial Development Board approved the PILOT agreement with the electric vehicle battery manufacturer that will give them a tax break in exchange for building the new plant. They already have an existing facility on…… MORE
What’s Right With Our Schools: Regional Envirothon Competition
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – Students from across the area recently came together at Chester Frost Park to compete in the Regional Envirothon competition. It was a way for the kids to learn about our environment in a hands-on and competitive setting. Chester Frost Park in Hixson came alive with excitement as the Southeast Tennessee Resource…… MORE
Sequoyah High School Student Replace Markers at Windy Hill Cemetery
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Headstones are supposed to be lasting reminders of those who came before us, but time, the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Thankfully, kids at Sequoyah High School created lasting grave makers in their machine shop. Names and other vital information are engraved on aluminum blocks. The…… MORE
Sequoyah High Schools Students Replace Markers at Windy Hill Cemetery
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Headstones are supposed to be lasting reminders of those who came before us, but time, the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Thankfully, kids at Sequoyah High School created lasting grave makers in their machine shop. Names and other vital information are engraved on aluminum blocks. The…… MORE
Carve a memorable gift with Woodcraft
Nate Hiltibran with Woodcraft joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to provide some gift inspiration this coming Mother’s Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Homemade gifts are always the best present to give to a loved one, that’s why Woodcraft of Chattanooga is reminding everyone of their woodwork lessons to make a memorable and personalized gifts! With…… MORE
