GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320. Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene within minutes. The Coroner and Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to assist. The victim,…… MORE
Hixson, TN (WDEF) – Frustration is mounting in Hixson as residents express growing dissatisfaction with their elected representatives. Despite multiple attempts to engage with local officials, many community members feel their concerns are being ignored. At a recent town hall meeting held at the Hixson Community Center, residents voiced their frustrations directly. Kevin, a concerned…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Downtown Library was alive with creativity on Saturday as fiber artists, crafters, and makers gathered for a day of hands-on activities. Visitors enjoyed interactive stations offering lessons in weaving, quilting, crochet, and more. Richard Groves, a spokesperson for the Chattanooga Public Library, shared his excitement about the event. “Video…… MORE
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – A violent single-vehicle crash early this morning on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road caused the engine to rip out of the vehicle and catch fire in the nearby woods. The accident happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the Tennessee-Georgia state line. First responders responded to the scene and found a vehicle with severe front-end…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) officially unveiled the Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a grand opening that drew hundreds of visitors. The event honored the extraordinary legacy of Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native and Vietnam War hero, who was awarded…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Showers developing. Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm, windy. Showers/thunderstorms developing. Some storms could be strong/severe. Highs: mid/high 70’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 20-25 Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms. Some storms could…… MORE
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office was notified Saturday morning that a student brought a handgun to Lake Forest Middle School on Thursday, March 27. An investigation was launched immediately, and the student was identified. Charges have since been filed, but the student’s identity will not be released due to their…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A newly constructed home in Sale Creek suffered extensive fire damage late Friday night. At approximately 10:00 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting a residential fire at 2080 Boat Hook Lane. The Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded and arrived to find smoke emerging from the two-story home.…… MORE
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) – Today, from 12 to 5 PM, the community gathered at 4465 Happy Valley Road in Flintstone, Georgia, for a special blood drive honoring the life and service of Officer Charles “Chuck” Snyder Dunn III. Officer Dunn, a 52-year-old resident of Rock Spring, dedicated 15 years to the Chickamauga Police Department, where…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s beloved Nightfall concert series is back, but not without some big changes stirring up some concern. This year, the lineup is being cut in half, and the season will only run for ten weeks instead of the usual fifteen. Adding to the shake-up, the first three weeks will take place…… MORE
