SPARTA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A weekend cave expedition in Middle Tennessee turned dangerous for a Nashville man, prompting a successful multi-agency rescue mission. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service joined forces with the Sparta-White County Rescue Squad and White County Emergency Management to assist a Vanderbilt University student who became trapped deep inside Blue Spring Cave…… MORE
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Taco Festival Brings the Flavor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It was a flavorful weekend at Camp Jordan as the 4th Annual Chattanooga Taco Festival took over East Ridge. Despite one day being canceled due to weather, everyone still came out to enjoy the beautiful, sunny Sunday. From sizzling street tacos to sweet treats and handcrafted goods, the festival offered something…… MORE
Major League Fishing Stage Four Victory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage Four concluded today in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Jake Lawrence emerging as the champion. Fishing on Nickajack Lake, the Paris, Tennessee native amassed an impressive eighty three pounds, two ounces over the course of the tournament. Lawrence’s performance outpaced a competitive field, including runner-up Jacob…… MORE
Scenic City Gem Show Wraps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 2025 Scenic City Gem and Mineral Show wrapped up today at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Over the past three days, visitors explored a stunning collection of gems, minerals, fossils, and meteorites from over two dozen dealers. Mark Woods, Southeastern Mineral Specimens, had this to say about this weekend’s…… MORE
HCSO recognizes national correctional officers & employees week
Courtesy of HCSO: HCSO Recognizes National Correctional Officers & Employees Week This week is National Correctional Officers & Employees Week and in recognition of this designation, Sheriff Austin Garrett and the men and women of the HCSO would like to recognize our Corrections Services personnel who work tirelessly in the Hamilton County Jail & Detention…… MORE
Weather Update: Sunday May 4, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Sunday: Mild. Partly sunny. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 60’s. Winds: W @ 5-10 MPH, gusts to 20 MPH. Overnight: Early rain/thunder. Mostly cloud. Cool. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Monday: Mild. Partly sunny. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 60’s. Winds: W @ 5.…… MORE
Congrats UTC Grads – And one of our own
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Congratulations to all of the graduating students from UTC! We posted on our social media asking for photos and videos of you or your loved ones on this momentous occasion—and wow, just look at all those smiling faces! We also want to give a huge shoutout to a very special graduate,…… MORE
Community heroes clear fallen tree on Ochs Highway
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – This evening, a tree came crashing down into the middle of Ochs Highway blocking traffic heading up and down Lookout Mountain. But before road crews could even arrive, two community members stepped in—grabbing tools and working together to chop the tree into smaller pieces and move the debris out of the…… MORE
Turn Around, Don’t Drown: A risk taken, a car lost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDE) – Heavy rainfall over the weekend led to flash flooding across parts of Chattanooga, leaving multiple drivers stranded — including one whose car became partially submerged. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, blocking off the flooded roadway and working to remove two vehicles from the water. One man said he was…… MORE
Chihuahuas Stole the Show at Hits 96’s Running of the Chihuahuas XVI
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)-Chattanooga was full of excitement this past Saturday as Hits 96’s running of the Chihuahuas XVI took over First Horizon Pavilion. Over 100 pint-sized racers competed in the big race, with plenty of fun leading up to the finale — including food trucks, live music, local vendors, and a best-dressed costume contest. “We are…… MORE
