WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, chilly, breezy. Showers/thunderstorms ending. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: N @ 10-15 MPH. Tuesday / April Fools Day: Sunshine, dry, mild. Highs: around 70. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: More clouds. Mild. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, breezy.…… MORE
Bradley County K9 assists in arrest / Bradley County Sheriff’s Office BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Bradley County K9 Unit assisted in the capture of a fleeing suspect. The suspect fled from a traffic stop being conducted by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in southwest Bradley County, Saturday, March 29, 2025. After running from troopers, …… MORE
Chattanooga Battle / Library of Congress via American Battlefield Trust HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Wars Commission has awarded grants to preserve key Civil War battlefield sites in Hamilton County. This funding is part of the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF) for the 2025 fiscal year. This year, $1,935,250 in grant funding…… MORE
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Grundy County man has been arrested and charged with arson after setting fire to a local convenience store. On March 29, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) was made aware of a suspicious fire at Palmer Market. GCSO immediately launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. According…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong/severe. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 20-25 Monday: Mostly cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong/severe. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 20-25 Overnight: Mostly cloudy, chilly, breezy. Showers/thunderstorms ending.…… MORE
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320. Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene within minutes. The Coroner and Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to assist. The victim,…… MORE
Hixson, TN (WDEF) – Frustration is mounting in Hixson as residents express growing dissatisfaction with their elected representatives. Despite multiple attempts to engage with local officials, many community members feel their concerns are being ignored. At a recent town hall meeting held at the Hixson Community Center, residents voiced their frustrations directly. Kevin, a concerned…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Downtown Library was alive with creativity on Saturday as fiber artists, crafters, and makers gathered for a day of hands-on activities. Visitors enjoyed interactive stations offering lessons in weaving, quilting, crochet, and more. Richard Groves, a spokesperson for the Chattanooga Public Library, shared his excitement about the event. “Video…… MORE
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – A violent single-vehicle crash early this morning on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road caused the engine to rip out of the vehicle and catch fire in the nearby woods. The accident happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the Tennessee-Georgia state line. First responders responded to the scene and found a vehicle with severe front-end…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) officially unveiled the Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a grand opening that drew hundreds of visitors. The event honored the extraordinary legacy of Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native and Vietnam War hero, who was awarded…… MORE
