Nichelle Patel, Mina Patel, and Divyes Patel join News 12’s Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Sanatan Mandir’s Ethnic Resale Pop Up. Guests can find a variety of clothing for all ages, jewelry, purses, and food being sold at the event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For those looking for new clothes, a new look, and…… MORE
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Try out these exercises for National Exercise Day
April 18 is National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef joins News 12’s Lillian Yi to show off some exercises you can do at home. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness has a few exercises to try at home. Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef shows off some Functional…… MORE
SWAT situation at Tomahawk Trail
UPDATE: Authorities are beginning to clear the area as they believe the suspect is not inside the residence. Chattanooga Police say there is no active threat to the public. There is a warrant out for the suspects arrest. UPDATE: According to the CPD, CPD SWAT was called to a residence regarding a barricaded person reported…… MORE
Tivoli Theatre Foundation announces 2025-26 Broadway lineup
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind everyone to purchase their “Hamilton” tickets now and to announce publicly the 2025-26 Broadway line up! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is now less than one week away from leaving us all feeling “Satisfied” when Hamilton comes to the Memorial Auditorium, and to…… MORE
Roberts takes stand in own trial, claims Wright called him a racial slur before shooting him
Darryl Roberts being sworn in for testimony in his own murder trial on Thursday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Darryl Roberts took the stand in his own defense during day three of his own murder trial. He is charged with first degree murder in the September 28, 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday April 17, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Dry. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Mild. Lows: around 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy. Highs: high 80’s. Winds:…… MORE
Trail restoration set to begin at Stringer’s Ridge following wildfire damage
Trail Closure Map / City of Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting Monday, April 21, the City of Chattanooga, in partnership with the City of Red Bank, will launch major trail restoration efforts at Stringer’s Ridge Park to repair damage caused by recent wildfires. The project, expected to take about two weeks, will be handled…… MORE
Scottsboro man arrested on 23 Counts of possessing child sex abuse material
Michael Triplett SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On April 17, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, during…… MORE
Two people arrested after authorities found nearly $150,000 in drug paraphernalia
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people have been arrested after local authorities seized a significant quantities of drugs, vehicles, firearms, and cash. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics & Special Investigations Division and the FBI conducted a search warrant at a home near the 400 block of Booth Road on April 16, 2025.…… MORE
Man sentenced to 30 years for Memorial Day assault in LaFayette
Christopher Blake Stansell LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A man has been sentenced after after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a violent incident on Memorial Day 2023. Christopher Blake Stansell pleaded guilty to four counts of Aggravated Assault, Home Invasion 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, and two counts of Cruelty to Children 1st Degree.…… MORE
