CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Thursday morning, the House of Representatives passed a new budget bill. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by a single vote. All but two Republicans were in favor, and every Democrat voted against. House Republicans say that the bill will lower the taxes of most Americans, including eliminating taxes on…… MORE
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Dinosaurs Come Alive at Jurassic Quest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Quest, one of the largest traveling dinosaur exhibits in North America, is back, bringing life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, science stations, and interactive displays for the whole family. Visitors can get up close with towering creatures like the T. rex and Spinosaurus, ride dino-themed inflatables, and even dig for fossils. There’s…… MORE
Battle Brews in the Kitchen
Courtesy of Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Two Chattanooga principals traded their ties for aprons in a high-heat showdown earlier this month. Battle of the Bosses: Culinary Wars took place May 3rd at the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, pitting Dr. Crystal Sorrells and Dr. LeAndrea Ware against each other in a fun,…… MORE
Murray County authorities searching for missing elderly man
Joe McDowell Wiggins Jr MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Murray County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly man. 77-year-old Joe McDowell “Mac” Wiggins Jr. was last seen in the driveway of his residence in Oak Hill Estates on May 17, 2025. According to MCSO, he was…… MORE
YMCA partners with CARTA to provide kids with free summer meals
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga will launch its Free Summer Food Program on May 27, 2025. This program offers free meals to children 18 and under across seven counties in Tennessee and North Georgia. More than 70 locations, including libraries, schools, YMCA sites, and community centers, will serve meals on…… MORE
Mayor Wamp blasts Erlanger naming rights deal for new Lookouts stadium
UPDATE 2 (5/23/2025): In the Lookouts’ statement, they pointed to nine other ballparks across the country sponsored by hospitals. This includes the new Knoxville stadium, Covenant Health Park. They insist that quote, “These health systems wouldn’t be doing and renewing these if they didn’t provide significant benefits to the health systems, which helps them serve the…… MORE
Rate freeze enacted for Georgia Power customers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Georgia Power customers can expect to save some money over the next three years. The Georgia Public Service Commission has announced they are freezing rate increases over the next three years. This will affect Georgia Power’s customers across most of our northwest Georgia counties. We spoke with the Commission’s Vice…… MORE
Meigs County school bus involved in traffic accident on Highway 68
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Meigs County school bus was involved in a traffic accident Friday morning. Meigs County Emergency Services (MCES) responded to the 6800 block of Highway 68 on May 23, 2025. The driver of the bus, and children inside were unharmed. According to MCES, the driver of the silver vehicle was…… MORE
Scenic City Shakespeare brings the comedy classic “Much Ado About Nothing” to life this summer
Emma Collins with Scenic City Shakespeare joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the troupe puts on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ for four more weekends in Chattanooga! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Enjoy Shakespeare the way it was intended, outside in the fresh air, with Scenic City Shakespeare’s performance of “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Much Ado About…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday May 23, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds. Cool. Patchy fog. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: W @ 5 early, then light and variable. Friday: Sunshine. Dry. Mild. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Cool. Isolated showers. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Saturday: Increasing clouds.…… MORE
