CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA’s CEO Jeff Lyash says thousands of employees who had been working remotely will be returning to the office. This is due to President Donald Trump’s executive order that orders all federal workers to cease remote work. That includes the TVA offices in downtown Chattanooga. They had been considering getting rid of…… MORE
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UTC Hosts Economic of Sports Panel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC hosted its Economics of Sports event this afternoon where professionals broke down how sports drive local economies, shape college athletics, and adapt to new financial challenges. This afternoon, Economic experts gathered at UTC for an enterprise event for the Economics of Sports, a deep dive into the financial forces driving…… MORE
Celebrating February as American Heart Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s number one killer- heart disease. However, experts say the good news is that many cases are preventable. One of the nation’s top experts on cardiovascular health, Dr. Clyde Yancy from Northwestern Medicine, has been at the forefront…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday – February 6, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Windy. Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe at times. Windy. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20 MPH+. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Sctrd PM Showers/Thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe at times. Windy. Lows: low/mid 50’s.…… MORE
Jason Chen requests new trial after conviction in murder of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. Jason Chen was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Jasmine Pace in Chattanooga. During his trial, evidence was presented that he stabbed Pace 60 times, and left her body inside of a suitcase…… MORE
HCSO, CPD, & THP participate in Tip-A-Cop at Chuy’s
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in this fundraiser. This event was held at Chuy’s Tex Mex Restaurant off of Gunbarrel. HCSO stated…… MORE
Chattanooga to potentially see In-N-Out Burger locations
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores in our area. In-N-Out has already broken ground on new office space in Franklin. The chair hopes to open…… MORE
Fatal Meigs County crash leaves one dead Thursday morning
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An early morning crash in Meigs County left one dead Thursday. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley reported the crash. The report said the crash was located on SR-60 North at Horner Hollow Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), A 2006 Nissan Altima was traveling west on SR-60 when…… MORE
Local economic expert shares insight on potential tariff impacts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the possibility of tariffs floating around, many are wondering how might that impact our local economy. As of now, tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed. News 12 spoke with Thomas Fellows, a local economic expert, on the potential impact the tariffs could have in the near future. Fellows…… MORE
I-24 lane closures set for weekend construction
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers traveling through the I-75 and I-24 interchange could expect nightly lane closures as the Phase 2 reconstruction project continues. I-24 East will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes starting Friday, February 7, at 9:00 p.m. This reduction should wrap up on the morning of Tuesday, February…… MORE
