WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Windy. Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe at times. Windy. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20 MPH+. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Sctrd PM Showers/Thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe at times. Windy. Lows: low/mid 50’s.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. Jason Chen was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Jasmine Pace in Chattanooga. During his trial, evidence was presented that he stabbed Pace 60 times, and left her body inside of a suitcase…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in this fundraiser. This event was held at Chuy’s Tex Mex Restaurant off of Gunbarrel. HCSO stated…… MORE
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores in our area. In-N-Out has already broken ground on new office space in Franklin. The chair hopes to open…… MORE
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An early morning crash in Meigs County left one dead Thursday. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley reported the crash. The report said the crash was located on SR-60 North at Horner Hollow Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), A 2006 Nissan Altima was traveling west on SR-60 when…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the possibility of tariffs floating around, many are wondering how might that impact our local economy. As of now, tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed. News 12 spoke with Thomas Fellows, a local economic expert, on the potential impact the tariffs could have in the near future. Fellows…… MORE
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers traveling through the I-75 and I-24 interchange could expect nightly lane closures as the Phase 2 reconstruction project continues. I-24 East will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes starting Friday, February 7, at 9:00 p.m. This reduction should wrap up on the morning of Tuesday, February…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – One man is arrested after assaulting a first responder on Wednesday. At around 4 P.M., a HCSO patrol lieutenant saw a Hamilton County EMS ambulance stop suddenly on Highway 27 South. The lieutenant stopped to help with the potential emergency. Christopher Liles He witnesses EMS personnel struggling with a patient…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recently, CHASE Bank held a grand opening for the bank’s first retail branches in Chattanooga. Now the company has statewide retail presence across the state of Tennessee. Tonight, we are learning more about the company’s history and how they continue to Drive our Economy Forward. Categories: Business, Driving Our Economy Forward, Featured,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last year, $260 million dollars was approved to be spent on various school projects across Hamilton County.Wednesday , one of those projects has moved forward. The proposed new Hixson school, North River Elementary, has formally received an architect, Franklin Associates. However, there are still plenty of questions about the rest of the…… MORE
