CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big events mean big changes to traffic, and Chattanooga is gearing up to welcome thousands for IRONMAN 70.3 this Sunday. The race kicks off early Sunday, May 18th, with the swim starting at 6:50 AM and athletes transitioning to the bike and run portions throughout the day. Expect road closures and…… MORE
Feed Posts
Hamilton County launches career and technical education council
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- A new council will guide the future of technical education across Hamilton County. Mayor Weston Wamp’s office announced the creation of The Council on Career and Technical Education. It is an advisory body of industry and other local leaders to shape all technical and Future Ready Institutes. Mayor Wamp says now is…… MORE
Controversial East Ridge student arrested again following domestic incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge student who is in the middle of a controversy with a school resource officer (SRO) has been arrested again. Tauris Sledge appeared in a viral video showing a scuffle, in which an SRO dragged Sledge by his hair and backpack. However, in the evening hours of May 12,…… MORE
Weather Update: Tuesday May 13, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Sctrd. showers and occasional thunderstorms. Cool. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms. 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…… MORE
Wamp administration proposes $5.8 million boost to county road improvement fund
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Wamp administration is proposing a $5.8 million investment to continue its dedicated County Roads Improvement Fund that was first launched in 2024. The renewed funding would support major road upgrades not covered by the county’s routine maintenance budget. Mayor Weston Wamp said the initiative targets long-overdue infrastructure needs across…… MORE
GoFundMe launched for family involved in fatal East Ridge I-75 crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A GoFundMe has been started for a family who was involved in the I-75 fatal crash Sunday. Lane, Baleigh, Brynlee, and Sawyer were on their way home from a dance competition when the accident occurred. Unfortunately, Lane did not survive the crash. The GoFundMe said Baleigh, Brynlee, and Sawyer were all…… MORE
Free Family Day at Woodcraft of Chattanooga
Nate Hiltibran with Woodcraft of Chattanooga joins New 12’s Amelia Greer as they get ready for a special family-centered workshop next month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Father’s Day is coming up and the best gift for Dad can be one made by hand or with him at Woodcraft of Chattanooga! Mark your calendars, June 7…… MORE
Community members frustrated with Dalton Police following mistaken arrest that could get college student deported
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- 19 year old Xiamena Aries-Cristobal was arrested last week in Dalton. She had come with her parents illegally to the United States when she was four years old. However, Dalton Police admitted Monday that her arrest was a mistake. Dalton Police admitted Monday that the arrest of Xiamena Aries-Cristobal was due to…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday May 12, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Sctrd. showers and thunderstorms. Cool. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms. Mild. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Sctrd. showers and occasional thunderstorms. Cool. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms. Mild. Clearing into…… MORE
Dean Arnold Reflects on Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Pachyderm Club members gathered today for their weekly meeting, where guest speaker Dean Arnold took the spotlight. Arnold is a Chattanooga-based author, historian, filmmaker, and activist who has spent years exploring the roots and evolution of the city. He’s best known for his book Old Money, New South: The…… MORE
