CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga landmark damaged in a December wildfire will soon be reopening. The Incline Railway was taken out of service because of the December 7, 2024 Lookout Mountain wildfire. Over the past six months, crews have had to replace cable, rail, and timber on the burnt tracks. CARTA CEO Charles Frazier says…… MORE
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Clumpies hosts Ice Cream Social for a “berry” good cause!
Clumpies announces their summer flavors on News 12 while inviting everyone to their Ice Cream Social to determine the final summer flavor! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The average temperatures are rising and summer is right around the corner, meaning new flavors are being offered at Clumpies to help you cool off this season! Ashley Bottoms…… MORE
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Chattanooga Police Honor Fallen Officers in Annual Memorial Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Chattanooga Police Department co-hosted the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During the ceremony, a rose was laid for each fallen officer—a symbolic act that underscored the lasting impact of their service and sacrifice. “Each…… MORE
Education Freedom Scholarship launches in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a controversial path to being passed, Tennessee’s new school choice program has gone live. At noon central Thursday, The Tennessee Department of Education launched the application link for the Education Freedom Scholarship. Over 33,000 Tennessee families according to Governor Lee’s office have applied for the program. Gov. Lee said, “Education has…… MORE
Memphis man sentenced to over 15 years in prison after shooting out of motel window
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Memphis man has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison because of a 2022 incident on Williams Street. Mario Delanie received that sentence at the Chattanooga Federal Courthouse. Court documents say in November 2022, Chattanooga Police responded to shots being fired out of a room at the Motel 6 in…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday May 15, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Humid Lows: low 70’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Very warm. Humid. Isolated mid-day showers. Highs: high 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Developing showers and thunderstorms. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
Former addict turns life around through IRONMAN racing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As athletes gear up for this year’s IRONMAN Chattanooga, one name on the roster carries more than just racing credentials; it carries a story of survival. Todd Crandell, the founder of Racing to Recovery, shared with News 12 his incredible journey from addiction to IRONMAN. Crandell spent 13 years battling heroin,…… MORE
DOGE like taskforce in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The federal government has been operating a department of government efficiency or doge. That has trickled down into other governments including our own county government. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp was inspired by DOGE to bring efficiency to the county. Mayor Wamp said, “At the beginning of the year we created,…… MORE
Rick Davis Faces Mounting Charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A familiar face in Chattanooga’s jewelry scene is at the center of a legal firestorm. Rick Davis, longtime owner of Rick Davis Gold & Diamonds on Brainerd Road, is facing mounting legal troubles. A Hamilton County grand jury indicted Davis on six counts of theft, with allegations that he obtained property…… MORE
Chattanooga police investigate fatal shooting on North Hickory Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday evening outside an apartment complex on Hickory Street. Officers responded around 3:45 p.m. on May 14, 2025, to 1210 N Hickory Street after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Jamel Sutton suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.…… MORE
