Chief Scott Powell And Gary Patton / Hamilton County EMS HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Eight years after a near-fatal accident, a local man has reunited with the first responder who helped save his life. April 4, 2017, Gary Patton was welding atop a 30-foot tank when it suddenly exploded. Among the first responders to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill being advanced by a Hamilton County lawmaker is continuing to receive pushback. Senate Bill 836, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson, would give local schools the option to not enroll students if they are undocumented. A copy of the flyer handed out to parishoners of Sen. Watson’s church over the…… MORE
Tasty Donuts owner Tony McInnis and his son A.J. McInnis join News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about the donut shop turning GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Tasty Donuts is making sure no one gets pinched by offering green sweet treats. Currently, lots of their donuts…… MORE
Ms. Rosalyn Hickman with Covenant Keepers brings Pastor Kenneth Ware and Pastor John Geeter to preview a special workshop and class for married couples. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Covenant Keepers collaborates with the Hamilton County Marriage Initiative to work towards reducing the divorce rate in local churches. Every 36 seconds, there are 3.6 petitions for…… MORE
Courtesy: Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – South Terrace Road will be closed for construction from South Lovell Avenue to McBrien Road on Wednesday from 9 PM to 6 AM. Traffic will be detoured using South Lovell Avenue. The entrance ramp on I-24 E will remain open. Residents on South St.…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – From Shoes to Strollers: Just Between Friends consignment sale gives back to families in the local area. Camp Jordan Arena had it all—from shoes to strollers—offering parents discounted prices on gently used children’s items. For many shoppers, events like this provide an opportunity to save big on essential items for…… MORE
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last night, a powerful storm system swept through Grundy County, Tennessee, leaving a trail of significant damage in its wake. The community of Palmer was particularly hard-hit, with reports of extensive structural damage. In a neighboring area, a resident reported that the storm’s force tore the roof off his barn,…… MORE
CPD CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call on March 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The CPD Homicide Unit launched an investigation, while the Crime Scene Unit processed the area. A…… MORE
Chattanooga Police Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck on March 16, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. in the 4700 block of Highway 58. When officers arrived, they found a 60-year-old man deceased. CPD’s Traffic Unit began investigating the crash. According to the initial findings, a Chevy…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Breezy. Showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25. Sunday: Showers/thunderstorms. Breezy. Slightly cooler. Highs mid 60’s. Winds: SW @ 10-15, gusts 20-25. Overnight: mostly cloudy, early showers. Clearing towards dawn. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Monday: Mostly…… MORE
