WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Increasing clouds. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cool. Overnight showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Friday: Mostly Cloudy. Windy. Highs: low 70’s. Winds:…… MORE
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews are working to contain an active wildfire in Marion County. Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) responded to the area of the Grandview Church of God at 7:18 a.m. for reports of a fire. According to the state’s website, the fire has spread 5 acres and is 50…… MORE
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – We have 15 local schools on the under-performing list in the state of Georgia. And that means parents of those students can apply to get state money to send their kids to private schools instead. It’s part of the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program. The schools that qualify for the alternative scholarships are…… MORE
WALKER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The brush fires in northern Walker County are contained as of this morning. According to Walker County officials, fire and smoke will still be seen within the containment zone. Fire officials expect this to last through Thursday, March 13, 2025. Residents with respiratory issues are advised to stay indoors. Fire…… MORE
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about some exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences being offered this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s spring break season and plenty of families are making their way to the Tennessee Aquarium to make new memories and have new interactive experiences. This season, the aquarium…… MORE
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to get students excited for an exciting spring break. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring break is nearly here for Hamilton County Schools and the Creative Discovery Museum is continuing the learning with a fun filled camp. During the camp, kids will get to…… MORE
The School Resource Development Institute recently concluded its year-long program at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center today. This was all about helping Hamilton County schools strengthen funding efforts. Teams from three schools worked together to create strategic funding plans. “It’s Woodmore Elementary, Redbank Middle School, and Ooltewah High School. One of our first sessions was…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) The Wilcox Boulevard bridge is getting repairs to its expansion joints. To ensure safety, one side of the bridge will close, while the other side stays open. C-DOT is urging drivers not to speed through the area as work crews will be on-site, and extra caution is needed. “Thankfully, it’s next Wednesday and…… MORE
A view of a brush fire in Rossville on Missionary Ridge. (Courtesy: Joe Legge) ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- A large brush fire has left its mark on portions of Rossville and northern Walker County Tuesday evening. According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, calls came in about a fire on portions of Missionary Ridge shortly after 4…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill that could impact the ability of undocumented immigrants to be admitted into Tennessee public schools is stirring controversy across the state. Proposed by Senator Bo Watson of Chattanooga, House Bill 793 would allow for schools to deny admission to undocumented students. Each school district would have to decide if they…… MORE
