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
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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
Erlanger buys naming rights to new Lookouts stadium as concerns rise over debt shortfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future South Broad Stadium has its new name. As the Lookouts celebrate this new milestone, there are rising questions if the district around the stadium will generate its promised revenue. Erlanger, the longest serving hospital in Chattanooga, will be the namesake of Erlanger Park. A new website was unveiled on Thursday…… MORE
Red Bank property tax hike likely
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Red Bank property owners may soon see a property tax increase. This is in response to the soon to be certified tax rate across Hamilton County. Red Bank city manager Martin Granum says the average property in Red Bank saw its value rise by nearly 60 percent. However, both the city…… MORE
Explosion and death under investigation in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — Authorities are investigating a death that occurred early Thursday morning in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 75 near the Painter community. Around 1:30 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Dekalb County 911 received a call about an explosion at a residence. When first responders arrived,…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday May 22, 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
Bradley County man arrested after deputies find drugs during welfare check
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A welfare check turned into an arrest after a man was found unconscious with drug paraphernalia nearby. On May 21, 2025, deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), responded to a welfare check at a business on Spring Place Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a male, later identified as…… MORE
