CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In a major effort to bring greenery and cleaner air to urban areas, Subaru has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 100,000 mature trees across the United States. This initiative, part of Subaru’s “Love the Earth” program, is aimed at helping cities become more environmentally friendly by increasing green…… MORE
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U-Haul employee dies after East Ridge propane accident
UPDATE (4/3/2025): We’re learning more about the propane accident in East Ridge Wednesday. The U-Haul employee who was struck by a pick-up truck was identified as 42-year-old Jason Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee. Bishop sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by the truck. He and the driver were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.…… MORE
Two injured after truck crashes into East Ridge U-Haul, propane tank
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded in East Ridge this afternoon as crews worked a hazardous situation. Nick: The 5800 block of Ringgold Road had to be shut down after a pickup truck left the roadway. Sgt. Joshua Creel of the East Ridge Police Department said, “Westbound (on Ringgold Road) at Burns Avenue,…… MORE
Two workers electrocuted on Hixson worksite
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two workers were electrocuted at a Hixson job site Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle at 2:50 p.m. It was determined one worker was on the ground, acting as a spotter for the other worker, who was operating a…… MORE
Roberts trial delayed due to court error
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. It had been scheduled to start yesterday, as a jury had been selected Tuesday morning. However, in the initial reading of…… MORE
UTC Mocs Make Historic NIT Final
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time. This marks their deepest run in any NCAA postseason event. Previously, the Moc’s participated in the NIT during four consecutive years from 1984 to 1987, never advancing beyond the…… MORE
Hamilton County Data Breach Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation. Commissioners debated the issue today, leading to a heated discussion over a resolution that changes how risk management is handled. Hamilton County authorities are…… MORE
60-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on East 17th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 60-year-old man died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on East 17th Street. At 8:38 p.m., April 1, 2025, Chattanooga police responded to the 2200 block of East 17th Street on reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers located the 60-year-old male, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. He…… MORE
FBI personnel on scene at Chattanooga business and home of Rick Davis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities are currently on scene at the business and residence of Chattanooga business owner, Rick Davis. News 12 sent personnel out to the scene to try and learn more about what’s going on. Our personnel confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was on site. Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds…… MORE
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain kitchen fire in Hixson home
Hixson Kitchen Fire / Chattanooga Fire Department via Facebook HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters put out a kitchen fire in Hixson Tuesday night. On April 1, 2025 at 9:05 p.m., crews responded to the 2100 block of Crescent Club Drive on reports of a residential structure fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) stated a…… MORE
