BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A single-vehicle crash in Bradley County yesterday resulted in one fatality and one injury. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on I-75 near mile marker 33, when it veered off the right side of the road and…… MORE
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Have ice cream for breakfast with Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar
Sharika and Quintell Wilson joined News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about their ice cream business, Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar, which has a fun event on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families can roll out of bed and not have to worry about breakfast on Saturday, as Scoop Around…… MORE
Ernest Chinese expands their menu just in time for Valentine’s Day
Max Poppel and Tim Shields collaborate to introduce a new line of non-alcoholic drinks on the Ernest Chinese menu. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love is in the air and so is the scent of dumplings at Ernest Chinese. After being open for a successful year, Ernest Chinese has finally expanded their lunch and dinner menu…… MORE
Trial for Amazon Fulfillment Center Shooter Comes to a Verdict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After three long days of testimony, shocking revelations, and emotional courtroom moments, the fate of D’ante Jones is finally decided. In court, prosecutors called the shooting a premeditated act of revenge. As shift change was occurring the night of the crime, the courtroom learned that Jones swiftly took a Lyft to…… MORE
Audit finds no wrongdoing in Gateway School cost controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County audit report triggered by a reported increase in the price of the Gateway School has been released. Back in October, the Chattanooga Times Free Press had reported the project had doubled in cost to $80 million dollars after being presented as a $40 million dollar project. Hamilton County Mayor…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday – January 30, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers. Occasional thunder. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Friday: M. Cloudy. showers. Occasional thunder. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Overnight: Rain ending. Skies partial clearing. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NNW @…… MORE
Chase Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Branches in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The company held grand opening events for not just one, but two new branches in the heart of the Scenic City. The celebrations began with a ribbon-cutting at Chase’s Gunbarrel Road branch at 9 a.m. This was followed by another at the Northshore branch at 11 a.m. “This is really an…… MORE
Soddy Daisy man indicted on child rape charges
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Soddy Daisy man has been indicted on a range of sexual abuse charges involving a minor. James Melvin Grant James Melvin Grant is facing multiple charges of rape of a child, incest, and aggravated sexual battery. According to an affidavit from Hamilton County courts, Grant is accused of multiple…… MORE
Cherokee Co. Sheriff’s Office warns public of police impersonator on US19
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has issued a warning after receiving a report of an individual impersonating law enforcement. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Badge / Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook According to CCSO, the suspect was seen driving a black Dodge Charger with tinted windows and a tinted…… MORE
Cleveland firefighters contain Northwood Drive house fire
Cleveland House Fire on Road / Cleveland TN Fire Department via Facebook CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland firefighters responded to a residential structure fire last night. Six fire companies were deployed to the scene. The blaze broke out at a home on Northwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the eaves of the…… MORE
