In Tennessee, keeping communities safe is more important than ever. The group Voices for a Safer Tennessee is leading the charge to ensure responsible gun ownership and reduce violence across the state. In 20-24, the group played a key role in helping pass some of Tennessee’s first firearm safety policies in nearly a decade. “Safer…… MORE
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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
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
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
Crafting Warmth Across Continents: The Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club’s Heartfelt Mission
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Local group of crocheters and knitters are weaving across continents—meet the Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club, where they have a crafty heart for serving. It’s more than just yarn and needles. It’s warmth, creativity, and an abundance of heart. The Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club, a small but mighty group, recently…… MORE
Challenger Center remembers astronauts on 39th anniversary of disaster
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 39 years ago on Tuesday, America lost seven astronauts after the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded shortly after a launch. The legacy of those astronauts is still felt today, including right here in Chattanooga at the Challenger Learning Center on the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s campus. It is one of 33 established across…… MORE
