SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – They’re small, bright, and fighting to survive. The Laurel Dace, a striking freshwater fish found only in a few streams atop the Cumberland Plateau, is one of the most endangered fish species in the United States. Pollution, habitat loss, and other environmental pressures have pushed their population to the brink.…… MORE
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Weather Update: Saturday May 17, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear to Mostly cloudy. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Showers early, PM Thunderstorms. Warm. Humid. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. WMO: State…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday May 16, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Developing showers and thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Warm. Humid. Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: W @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: low 70’s.…… MORE
Suspect dead following police chase outside Hamilton Place Mall
Chattanooga Police and other agencies working the active crime scene Friday evening outside of Hamilton Place Mall following a police chase that ended in a deadly officer involved shooting. UPDATE 2: The suspect who was killed in the Hamilton Place Mall police chase according the TBI had a lengthy criminal history. Hamilton County Court…… MORE
Water issues in Bledsoe County leaving residents frustrated
A line of residents standing to fill up jugs and container full of water from a tanker while their water is out on Wheeler Mountain in Bledsoe County. BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Access to water is something most of us take for granted. However, for a mountaintop community in Bledsoe County, residents have gone most…… MORE
IRONMAN cancelling swim portion, but will race over Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Weather has once again intervened in another IRONMAN competition. IRONMAN 70.3 officials they are cancelling the swimming part of the triathlon for safety reasons. The flow rate of the Tennessee River could hit 50,000 cubic feet per second on Sunday, which is more than double the normal speed at Ross’s Landing. That…… MORE
Cleveland will build two new schools in the city
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Cleveland City School system has decided to build two new facilities to keep up with their growing population. Cleveland has added 5,500 new homes in the city since 2021, and that means student enrollment has been growing. So the system has decided they need two new elementary schools to keep…… MORE
Board approves Dr. Lori Mann Bruce as UTC Chancellor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – UTC officially has a new chancellor. The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees officially approved the appointment of Dr. Lori Mann Bruce Friday morning. She takes over on June 30th. Dr. Bruce is currently the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Tennessee Tech. The board also welcomed former Governor Bill…… MORE
The Incline Railway to reopen soon after December wildfire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga landmark damaged in a December wildfire will soon be reopening. The Incline Railway was taken out of service because of the December 7, 2024 Lookout Mountain wildfire. Over the past six months, crews have had to replace cable, rail, and timber on the burnt tracks. CARTA CEO Charles Frazier says…… MORE
Clumpies hosts Ice Cream Social for a “berry” good cause!
Clumpies announces their summer flavors on News 12 while inviting everyone to their Ice Cream Social to determine the final summer flavor! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The average temperatures are rising and summer is right around the corner, meaning new flavors are being offered at Clumpies to help you cool off this season! Ashley Bottoms…… MORE
