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
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
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
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – One man is arrested after assaulting a first responder on Wednesday. At around 4 P.M., a HCSO patrol lieutenant saw a Hamilton County EMS ambulance stop suddenly on Highway 27 South. The lieutenant stopped to help with the potential emergency. Christopher Liles He witnesses EMS personnel struggling with a patient…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recently, CHASE Bank held a grand opening for the bank’s first retail branches in Chattanooga. Now the company has statewide retail presence across the state of Tennessee. Tonight, we are learning more about the company’s history and how they continue to Drive our Economy Forward. Categories: Business, Driving Our Economy Forward, Featured,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last year, $260 million dollars was approved to be spent on various school projects across Hamilton County.Wednesday , one of those projects has moved forward. The proposed new Hixson school, North River Elementary, has formally received an architect, Franklin Associates. However, there are still plenty of questions about the rest of the…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing developments in Gaza led to a chaotic scene inside of the Hamilton County Commission. This is after President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would like the United States to take it over in a meeting with Israeli President Benjamin Netyanhau. During a debate on school funding during Wednesday’s county…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Opportunities are knocking for job seekers in Chattanooga as Goodwill and Spotlight Staffing team up for a hiring event, offering up resume tips and immediate openings for those applying. The event, hosted at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, focused on connecting job seekers with immediate opportunities in skilled trades and manufacturing positions.…… MORE
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – A devastating house fire in Ringgold, Georgia, has left one person dead and two others injured. This morning, a fire tore through a home in Ringgold, Georgia, claiming the life of one person and leaving two others injured. The homeowner, who was found outside with visible injuries to his hands, told…… MORE
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two separate pursuits across multiple counties in East Tennessee ended in the arrests of two wanted felons on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The first pursuit began when officers attempted a traffic stop on a burglary suspect. The suspect, identified as Arthur Wright, sped away, leading authorities through Loudon County and into…… MORE
