First Responder Hero Award: Captain Christopher Blazek
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe. When danger strikes, these men...
Chattanooga ranked 8th on Southern Living’s 2026 “South’s Best Cities”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Southern Living, a popular lifestyle magazine named Chattanooga one of the South's best cities of 2026. The reader based poll ranked Chattanooga as the 8th best city in the region. Southern Living describes the city as "the best of both worlds." The magazine noted the city...
Tennessee Affordability Tour stops in Chattanooga, lawmakers look to combat inflation
Some Tennessee state lawmakers are pushing for more legislation to make life in the state more affordable. This comes as part of the Tennessee Affordability Tour, put together by the Senate Democratic Caucus. The tour stopped in Chattanooga Friday at the Washington Hills Community Center. Lawmakers told Chattanooga...
Missing person Tyler Gann has been located
The Walker County Sheriff's Office reported that Tyler Gann, who was previously missing, has been located. He was last seen on March 8, 2026, at his residence in the Bowen Lane area of Chickamauga, GA, and was later seen on March 11, 2026, driving a burgundy 1999 Ford F150 with GA tag PLF7030 on Cloud Springs Road in...
Georgia agriculture commissioner says state is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after...
ATLANTA — Georgia was declared free Friday of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, following confirmed cases earlier in the year in two different counties. Tyler Harper, the Georgia agriculture commissioner, credited the "tireless efforts of our Georgia Department of Agriculture staff and partners in this response" in...
A Farmhouse-Chic Grill In Rural Georgia Is Quietly Serving Some Of The South’s Best...
High on Lookout Mountain in the small community of Rising Fawn, Georgia, one restaurant has earned a reputation as a true hidden treasure. Canyon Grill welcomes guests into a farmhouse style setting where rustic charm meets thoughtfully prepared cuisine. The peaceful mountain surroundings immediately set the tone for...
Pedestrian killed after being struck twice in hit and run identified
BRADLEY COUNTY — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is says they are investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred in the 6000 block of Highway 64 around 6:30 a.m. on March 11. They say preliminary information indicates that a pedestrian was initially struck by an unknown...
NW GA Drug Ring Sentenced
Thirteen men in a methamphetamine distribution ring sending drugs all over Northwest Georgia were convicted in Rome Friday morning, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) press release. The surprise is that the gang operated out of Georgia prisons. The men, including a 68-year-old felon nicknamed...
Hamilton County School Board weighs club rule change as students warn of confusion
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hamilton County School Board is considering proposed changes to district policy on who can give the final nod of approval should students want to form clubs. Some students spoke at Thursday's meeting to share their concerns about the proposal. At their policy meeting last...
Commission to consider lease with Jailhouse Studios as public continues to raise concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal is now under consideration to turn the old Hamilton County Jail into a television and film studio as the Commission is considering approving a lease. The former Hamilton County Jail across Walnut Street from the county courthouse has sat vacant for years. A proposal by...
