CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The UT Board of Trustees will consider the appointment at a special meeting in the coming weeks. If approved, Bruce will begin her role on…… MORE
Natalia Clarke CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are asking for help in locating missing endangered person Natalia Clarke. Clarke left home Thursday morning around 8:40 a.m. wearing a black long-sleeved pullover with diamond skulls on the sleeves. She was also wearing black and red sweatpants. Clarke’s hair is dark burgundy and in an afro…… MORE
Stefon Smith CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County man has been sentenced to 50 years on domestic violence and child abuse charges. On May 11, 2023, the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) launched an investigation into Stefon Smith after he committed acts of domestic violence the previous day. Evidence presented at trial revealed…… MORE
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of someone who fell from a downtown parking garage. The incident occurred at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday May 7, 2025. CPD officers responded to reports of an unresponsive person who fell from a parking garage in the 600 block of Broad Street.…… MORE
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A fire late last night claimed the Frye House, a historic landmark on Pope Creek Road. The blaze fully engulfed the structure, drawing firefighting units from Dade County, as well as West Brow, Davis, New Home, and South Dade. Mutual aid was provided by a Chattanooga ladder truck and GDC…… MORE
News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest judge. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival will be taking over the First Horizon Pavilion this Saturday, May 10 starting…… MORE
Dallas Bay VFD respond to kitchen fire in Hixson apartment. Image courtesy of Dallas Bay VFD on Facebook. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man is suffering severe burns to his face from a kitchen fire that started in his apartment at 8294 Ellie Plaza Place in Hixson. Dallas Bay VFD responded to the scene Wednesday…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Isolated showers/thunderstorms. Cool. Lows: mid/high 50’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Showers/Thunderstorms. Partly to mostly cloudy. Mild. Highs: near 80. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Sctrd. showers/thunderstorms. Lows: high 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Near normal temperatures. Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Isolated showers/thunderstorms. Cool. Lows: mid/high 50’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Showers/Thunderstorms. Partly to mostly cloudy. Mild. Highs: near 80. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Sctrd. showers/thunderstorms. Lows: high 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Near normal temperatures. Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Starting today, if you plan to fly, your regular driver’s license may not be enough. A long-delayed federal requirement is now in effect. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11, is finally being enforced. As of today, travelers must have a Real ID to board domestic flights…… MORE
