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Commissioners float creating new planning agency separate from RPA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Hamilton County commissioners raised the idea Wednesday of whether or not the county should stay in the Regional Planning Agency. This comes in the wake of recent deferrals of Plan Hamilton, an effort led by the RPA to develop a blueprint to future growth in unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. This…MORE

Urban League and Unum Host Successful Job Fair

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right opportunity can be overwhelming. The Urban League and Unum teamed up again today for a job fair. Event organizers say the event gave attendees the chance to connect directly with Unum, exploring exciting career opportunities in a range of fields. “This is truly an event where you…MORE

Weather Update: Wednesday – January 29, 2025

Weather Update: Wednesday – January 29, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 30’s.  Winds: near calm. Thursday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Scattered Showers. Highs: mid/high 50’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: near calm. Friday: M. Cloudy. showers. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH. UPCOMING…MORE

TDOT announces temporary lane closures on US-27 overnight

TDOT announces temporary lane closures on US-27 overnight

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Drivers in Hamilton County should prepare for temporary lane closures on US 27 tonight as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) conducts maintenance work. From 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET, January 29, 2025, TDOT crews will close the US 27 South ramp to Broad Street and the outside lane…MORE

Chattanooga businessman Rick Davis arrested for passing worthless checks

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Local business Rick Davis has been arrested for passing worthless checks. Rick Davis Davis was arrested on Tuesday night by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. He operates “Rick’s Gold and Diamonds” on Brainerd Road. Davis has now been arrested twice in less than a year. He was previously arrested in October…MORE

Cats and guinea pigs rescued from overnight duplex fire

Cats and guinea pigs rescued from overnight duplex fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A family’s cats and guinea pigs were rescued from a duplex fire overnight. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 1900 block of Rawlings Street at 1:07 a.m. after receiving reports of smoke and popping noises from neighbors. Upon arrival, crews located a fire in a back bedroom of the…MORE

Trial gets underway for 2023 Amazon shooting suspect

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A young life tragically cut short, a community demanding justice, and a courtroom where emotions and evidence stood still all collided this Tuesday afternoon in Chattanooga The heinous crime occurred in August of 2023 where 20-year-old D’ante Jones, the accused gunman, tragically killed 19-year-old Javontae Moon in a senseless act of…MORE

Charlton Liner faces court in ex-wife’s murder case

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Charlton Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of murdering his ex-wife, Karen Liner, appeared in a Bradley County courtroom this afternoon for a bond hearing. The judge ruled that additional evidence was needed before deciding whether bond could be set. Police responded to 911 calls around 9 a.m. Monday, which…MORE

Golden Apple Award: Ali Redfoot, Normal Park Upper

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The best teachers are patient, authentic and genuinely care about creating a good learning environment for all their students. That certainly applies to Ali Redfoot. We spent some quality time in her Normal Park upper classroom for this week’s Golden Apple Award. “On behalf of Food City and News Channel 12,…MORE