Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum previews some events keeping them busy this spring. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum is flourishing with a filled schedule of fun events this spring! This Saturday, the Creative Discovery Museum is celebrating World Quantum Day with an educational day on learning what is quantum science…… MORE
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A new fundraiser and exhibit races to the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about a new 5k raising money for research and rescue efforts. ‘Laurel Dace Day’ on May 17 is raising awareness for an endangered local species. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For the first time ever, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting their first 5K…… MORE
Convicted sex offender arrested for establishing campsite near a school
Courtesy: Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — On Monday, a Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office SRO at Collinsville School received a tip that a convicted sex offender was seen on school grounds after hours and possibly using school buses for shelter. The Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Unit began an investigation into the matter.…… MORE
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy wins National IMPACT Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been named a winner of the 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award in the Community Engagement category. It’s the academy’s first time winning the award, after being named a…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday April 9, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear and cold. Patchy frost. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Sunny. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Dry. Lows: mid/high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low 70’s.…… MORE
Funeral for Sgt. Sanford Roy held 81 years to the day of his death in World War II
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and heartbreak. Tech Sgt. Sanford Roy has finally been laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. This, after eight decades of being missing in action, his family finally has the closure that generations of the Roy family…… MORE
Gordon Lee Middle Honored for Math
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school was honored with the Math Leader Award—an achievement that highlights outstanding growth in math performance. Based on last year’s Georgia Milestones scores, Gordon Lee showed…… MORE
CALEB continues their demand to end pretrial detention, cash bail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. They gathered in front of the Hamilton County Courts Building Tuesday morning to demand changes with our legal system. This is after they released a report last week that found 63 percent of…… MORE
Golden Apple Award: Deborah Baker, Dalton High School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with the skills they need for success in the classroom and in life. All that earned the Dalton High School teacher this week’s Golden Apple Award. Lee Collins…… MORE
Weather Update: Tuesday April 8, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Sunny, dry, cool. Breezy at times. Highs: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Clear and cold. Patchy frost. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Sunny. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few…… MORE
