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
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CPD responded to a shooting call finding a 44-year-old man dead
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
CPD responds to pedestrian being struck in the early morning hours
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
Weather Update: Sunday March 16, 2025
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
A young boy’s quick actions brought attention to a structure fire
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — At 10:55 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a structure fire after a young boy spotted flames and quickly alerted his parents. They immediately called 911, allowing firefighters to arrive on the scene within minutes. The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to the possible house fire at 7…… MORE
Storm causes heavy damage in Palmer
Storm damage on Rock Avenue in Palmer. (Courtesy: Brandy Wooten) PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing of significant damage Saturday evening in Grundy County in the Palmer community. These are pictures sent to us from Brandy Wooten on Rock Avenue in Palmer. The Gruetli-Laager Fire Department says that damage occurred from a storm Saturday afternoon.…… MORE
Signal Mountain Hosts Successful REAL ID Event at Town Hall
Signal Mountain residents had the chance to secure their REAL ID at a special event held at the Signal Mountain Town Hall on March 15, 2025. The event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., was a convenient opportunity for the community to gather the necessary documents and apply for or renew their REAL…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday March 15, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Saturday: M. Cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms, some strong to severe. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 15-20, gusts 35 MPH at times. 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…… MORE
Storm shelter to be available in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A storm shelter will be available Saturday evening for residents in Walker County. County spokesman Joe Legge says that Walker County Emergency Management and Walker County CERT will open a shelter tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. He says that, “The shelter will…… MORE
Lightning strike sparks house fire in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to reports of a possible house fire at 7 Rock Crest Drive. Severe thunderstorms swept through Hamilton County this morning, bringing intense lightning. At 10:56 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to reports of a possible house fire at 7 Rock Crest Drive.…… MORE
