CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) – Saturday afternoon, firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane in Chickamauga. News 12 was at the scene, watching as thick plumes of smoke clouded the sky.

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 2:09pm Saturday, Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a fire at Dixie BBQ on Boy Scout Rd. Callers reported a fire under the wood storage shed. Firefighters ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Prep Public Schools has appointed Troy Kemp as Chief Executive Officer and Chad Everett as Vice President of Schools. The Board of Directors introduced both leaders ...

SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) – Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course material at Sale Creek High School, and she’s ...

WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) – One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is more than just a status on this ...

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge didn’t get far, thanks to the quick actions of CPD K9 Sully and Neighborhood Policing Officers.

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plumes of thick smoke blanketed the skies above Daus Mountain and Smith Mountain as fire crews rushed to the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to put out ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities have arrested a man facing multiple Attempted First Degree Murder charges. On January 13, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to 1819 Foust Street for ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shake off those winter blues and get your outdoor space ready for sunny days ahead! Start by washing away winter grime—give ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a ...

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) drone team located a missing juvenile in a wooded area. On the night of March 24, 2025, BCSO received a call from ...