Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events brings local vendor Rose Murphy ‘The Lunch Lady’ to visit the News 12 studio with delicious banana pudding. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Banana Pudding Festival returns to the Collegedale Commons this Saturday, May 31 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. with even more banana pudding to try and…… MORE
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Weather Update: Wednesday May 28, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 60’s. Winds: SSW @ 5 MPH. Friday: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10…… MORE
Trial of former elementary teacher charged with child sex abuse begins
Duane Sanders in court on day one of his child sex abuse trial. Content Warning: Many will find the contents in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former elementary teacher’s trial began Wednesday on charges of child sexual abuse. Duane Sanders was arrested in March 2023 and charged with 19 counts of sexual crimes…… MORE
Disaster Prep Starts With Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes, no region was spared. Experts agree, emergency preparedness isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. Having a clear plan helps families act quickly, make informed decisions,…… MORE
Dangerous Fall at Greenway Quarry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from the side of the quarry. Crews with Red Shift responded around 8:15 PM, navigating difficult terrain in the woods to reach…… MORE
Four arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash in Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Four men have been arrested in Rhea County after leading authorities on a pursuit. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) was assisting the Graysville Police Department (GPD) in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The pursuit began within Graysville city limits and continued through Dayton.…… MORE
Authorities in Cohutta searching for wanted offender
Natasha Reynolds / Cohutta Police Department COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities in Cohutta are searching for a woman who is facing several charges. Natasha Reynolds is wanted for littering/dumping in a local park, giving false information, and drug possession. According to the Cohutta Police Department (CPD), she was most recently incarcerated at the Whitfield County…… MORE
TV show COPS coming to Hamilton County for 38th season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lights, camera, patrol — the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is back on the national stage as COPS returns to film deputies in action for Season 38. This will be the third time HCSO has been featured on the show. Several episodes for Season 38 will be filmed throughout the…… MORE
New photos show children still without proper housing in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A TV station in Nashville has obtained photos showing that Hamilton County still has a problem housing children. The photos from WTVF come from inside our local Children’s Services offices. These are kids taken by the state from abusive homes who need foster care. The pictures reveal mattresses and makeshift…… MORE
Woman drops lawsuit alleging hidden camera at Massage Envy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman has withdrawn a lawsuit she filed against Massage Envy at Hamilton Place. The suit accused a therapist of recording video of clients undressing. And the suit included the operator of the location for allowing him to do it. The operator countered that they reported the incident to police…… MORE
