SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Students at Ivy Academy have earned national recognition by receiving the Charter Champion Award for Community Impact Project of the Year, thanks to their groundbreaking innovation — solar-powered backpacks. These student-designed backpacks are equipped with solar panels that can charge electronic devices like phones and tablets. While the invention itself…… MORE
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Janie Varnell confirmed as new Hamilton County Attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County attorney saga appears to have reached a conclusion. The Commission has finally approved a transition plan. After a long and controversial process, Janie Parks Varnell has received approval to become the new Hamilton County Attorney to replace longtime attorney Rheubin Taylor. After several months in a special advisor role,…… MORE
Hamilton County Commission approves significant roads project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mass roads improvement project announced Tuesday was approved on Wednesday by the Hamilton County Commission. These improvements aim to improve congestion in the Apison, Ooltewah, Middle Valley, Hixson, and Signal Mountain areas. These include a road extension to Hilltop Drive, two new roundabouts, and several roads to be widened. These projects…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday May 14, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms afternoon. Mild. Clearing into afternoon and evening. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Humid. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: L&V. WMO: State of the Climate 2024 The report on the State of the Climate in…… MORE
Skyuka Hall senior makes school history with athletic scholarship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A senior at Skyuka Hall has made school history by becoming the first to receive a university athletic scholarship. Logan Smith has committed to Carson-Newman University, where he will join the track and field team as a pole vaulter this fall. His performance caught the attention of Carson-Newman coach Sam…… MORE
Scottsboro police seek public’s help finding missing man
James Anthony Jenkins SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — Authorities in Scottsboro are searching for a missing man. 73-year-old James Anthony Jenkins went missing around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, near Poplar Street. Jenkins was last seen wearing a blue, short sleeve t-shirt, red sweatpants with a white stripe, and black tennis shoes. According to the…… MORE
BE FAST in recognizing someone is having a stroke
Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to spread awareness and prevention during National Stroke Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial shared a few tips to recognize when someone is having a stroke. Chattanooga has the highest incidence…… MORE
Siskin Children’s Institute Launches Pediatric PT Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Siskin Children’s Institute is expanding its continuum of care with the launch of a new Pediatric Physical Therapy Program, now available at its Chattanooga location. The program is designed to support children from infancy through adolescence, helping them build strength, improve mobility, and gain independence in a fun, encouraging environment. It…… MORE
Rezoning request withdrawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A controversial plan to bring a micro-home community to the area near Garner Road is now on hold — at least for the time being. Developer Michael Kenner withdrew his rezoning request during Monday’s planning commission meeting, following pushback from several community members. “Michael Kenner, 114 Side Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee. I wish…… MORE
Dalton Airport Breaks Ground Today
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) – This afternoon, city and state leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Dalton Municipal Airport. The event marked the start of construction on three new airplane hangars, funded by a Georgia Department of Transportation grant and local matching funds. Plans include a ten-bay hangar, a sixty-by-sixty-foot hangar, and a larger…… MORE
