WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Some strong / severe weather possible. Record high temperatures possible. Highs: high 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Lows: high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Friday: Mostly sunny, warmer. Highs: high 80’s.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub once again found itself in front of the Chattanooga Beer Board for the fifth straight meeting. Over the past four months, The Dream on Glass Street has had two different shooting incidents. A security guard for “The Dream” nightclub shooting back at a gunman with an assault rifle.…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly is raising concerns by local Republicans. Senate Bill 799 would limit how local political parties are able to select candidates for elections. A social media post by Hamilton County Republicans argued that mandating open primaries stifles their ability to pick candidates that best represent…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lee University is facing a federal lawsuit. It was filed this week at the Federal Courthouse here in Chattanooga by student Michael Harris. Harris alleges that he was not properly notified of a data breach that occurred in March 2024 for a year. The university said someone hacked into their systems and…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Excitement is at an all-time high on the campus of UTC as the Mocs make history. For the first time ever, they are heading to the NIT finals, and students are showing their school pride in full force. The Mocs are making history, and campus pride is soaring as students and…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saddle up, Chattanooga! The Twisted Horn Company’s Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is riding into town this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. On April 4th and 5th, the best cowboys and cowgirls will compete for points, prize money, and a shot at the International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma. From bull riding…… MORE
Chattanooga (WDEF) – The Mayor announces that Chattanooga has officially been named the first National Park City in North America. City leaders have been courting the National Park City Foundation for several months now. The organization sent representatives here to tour the city last month. The movement is a grassroots effort to commit both residents…… MORE
Inza Haggins-Dyer and Chrissie Holland with Love’s Arm Outreach return to the News 12 studio as the organization gets ready to host its second annual Golf Tournament! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love’s Arm Outreach is tee-ing off the golf course for a second year in the row to raise money to help people escaping and…… MORE
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire this morning at almost 6 A.M. at 6931 Lakeshore Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the garage and located the fire. Chattanooga Fire Department responded for Mutual Aid, assisted with water supply and extinguishing…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In a major effort to bring greenery and cleaner air to urban areas, Subaru has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 100,000 mature trees across the United States. This initiative, part of Subaru’s “Love the Earth” program, is aimed at helping cities become more environmentally friendly by increasing green…… MORE
