Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — 11 men described by the sheriff as "anong the sickest types of criminals" have been arrested and face charges of crimes that include human trafficking in Whitfield County, as part of a 5-day operation known as 'Operation H.O.O.K.'. "HOOK" stands for "Hands Off Our Kids." These...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A new report paints a sobering picture of homelessness across Southeast Tennessee, showing a 12% year-over-year increase in people without stable housing and highlighting critical gaps in shelter, healthcare, and affordable housing. The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition's 2025 State of...

A Tennessee man was convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Georgia following a one-day trial last week.

A Georgia woman was allegedly found "covered in blood" at a Dollar General after stabbing a father to death inside a home down the road, authorities say. "She was just standing there," Detective Brandon Fincher, of the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, told the Dalton Daily Citizen. Requiya Reynolds, 33, is...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The mental health provider at the center of a controversial decision by the Hamilton County School Board is speaking out. Centerstone worked in 50 schools across Hamilton County, and were about to expand to 57. However, their representatives say that misconceptions among school boards have...

The Marion County Board of Education recently passed both this year’s nutrition civil rights policy, as well approval of contracts with several contractors for various school projects. According to Mark Griffith, Director of Marion County Schools, the policy is federally mandated by the United States Department of...

TRENTON, Ga. — A third attempt to initiate a recall of Dade County Executive Don Townsend has failed after organizers submitted only 68 signatures—short of the 100 required to advance the petition. The recall application was organized and chaired by Rebecca Conkle. Signatures were turned in this past...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring survivors, promoting prevention, and highlighting local resources that bring hope and healing to families across our region. Throughout the month, News 12 will share stories each weekend focused on awareness and...

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 safely began a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage Friday evening after generating more than 13.2 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free energy during its most recent, 521-day operational cycle. “TVA is a nuclear energy leader...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Water overflow has been a hot topic in Chattanooga since the historic flooding that happened in August. Now, the city of Chattanooga says they're building 2 new structures to help prevent sewer overflows and protect local waterways. You may have already noticed those structures--2 large...