PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping us safe. When danger strikes, these heroes are the first to respond. Now, it’s our…… MORE
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TN Aquarium Debuts New Mussels Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium is flexing its mussels with a brand-new exhibit that shines a spotlight on some of the river’s most overlooked but important residents—freshwater mussels. Housed in the Ridges to Rivers gallery, this exhibit introduces visitors to species like the Purple Wartyback, Threehorn Wartyback, and Painted Creekshell—native to the Duck…… MORE
A Step in the Right Direction
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited Bledsoe County today as part of her ongoing mission to uplift the state’s most vulnerable communities. At Pikeville Elementary School, she partnered with the nonprofit Samaritan’s Feet to distribute new shoes and socks to every student in the Bledsoe County School District. The event, which…… MORE
Undocumented students bill passes Tennessee Senate amid controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. Sponsored by Senator Bo Watson of Hixson, it passed the Senate by a 19 to 13 vote. The vote caused outcrys from the Senate gallery, causing those protestors to be removed. If the bill is signed into law, it would…… MORE
South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. While Chattanooga Lookouts fans take in one last season on Hawk Hill at AT&T Field, developers say we are just a year away from the completion of the South Broad Stadium. The project broke ground last July, and is…… MORE
Former Hamilton County teacher pleads guilty to statutory rape
Casey McGrath, from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A former Hamilton County teacher pleaded guilty today to statutory rape. Casey McGrath was arrested more than a year ago on charges of inappropriate behavior with a student at her high school. Under the terms of the plea agreement, she faces four years…… MORE
Police investigating “hazardous package” on Market Street
Police investigating a “hazardous package” on Market Street CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are investigating what the HC911 website is calling a “hazardous package”. The call came in shortly after 1:00 p.m., April 10, 2025. Police told News 12 that everyone was safe and there was no threat. Crews began packing up around 3:00…… MORE
Free trees available to Chattanooga residents through new ReLeaf Program
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Residents of Chattanooga and EPB customers will have a chance to pick up two free native trees through the new Free Tree ReLeaf initiative. The program is a partnership between Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, the City of Chattanooga, and EPB. This program aims to strengthen the local…… MORE
Get your gardens ready for the Crabtree spring plant sale!
Cherita Rice with Crabtree Farms joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready for their 25th annual spring plant sale this April. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get your spring gardens ready this season with the 25th annual spring plant sale at Crabtree Farms! Crabtree Farms sits in the heart of Chattanooga and focuses…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday April 10, 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
