First Responder Hero Award: Detective Wallace Cunningham
DUNLAP, 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 and...
Last Contract for Chickamauga Lock Project Awarded
The US Army Corps of Engineers reports they have awarded the last contract for the Chickamauga Lock project. The company will build the downstream approach walls and then breach the existing dam to connect it to the new lock. But it won’t happen soon. They ae still waiting on...
Sequatchie County Son and Husband Accussed of Killing Woman
The husband and son accused of killing a Sequatchie County woman have pleaded not guilty. David Gardiner and his stepson, Gabriel Vilchez, appeared in court on Thursday, denying charges in the death of Silvia Vilchez. Investigators say her burned body was located Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Lewis Chapel...
Crane Lift Operation to Cause Closures on Market Street Bridge Sidewalk, The Passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The following safety restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 .m. until approximately 12:00 p.m.:. Market Street Bridge: The west sidewalk...
Tennessee task force to tackle landfills with several nearing capacity, TDEC says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers are looking to address how quickly landfills are filling up across the state. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently pointed out how close many landfills are to reaching capacity. A new state appointed taskforce aims to dive deeper into how...
These 12 Tennessee Italian Restaurants Deserve A Lot More Attention In 2026
Italian food has a way of turning an ordinary evening into something worth lingering over. Across Tennessee, there are restaurants quietly serving handmade pasta, slow-simmered sauces, crisp wood-fired pizzas, and desserts that deserve their own spotlight. Some sit on busy main streets, others blend into neighborhood...
Follow up: Safety concerns drive reaction as Ooltewah changes speed limits in neighborhood
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — Drivers in parts of Ooltewah will soon see lower speed limits on four neighborhood roads, and some residents say the change cannot come soon enough. The Hamilton County Commission voted to amend the county’s master list of roads and speed limits, reducing the posted speed from 30 miles per hour to...
Plea deal outlines Hamilton County accountant’s multi-million investment scheme
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A plea agreement has revealed new details in the case of a Hamilton County accountant who pled guilty to a multimillion dollar investment scheme. Court records show Jonathan D. Frost of Soddy Daisy entered a signed plea agreement on February 11th in U.S. District Court in Chattanooga.
Fly Away: Titanium II Fashion Gala To Feature Renowned Designer Christian Siriano
CADAS announces the return of its premier fashion event, FLY AWAY: TITANIUM II, featuring internationally renowned designer Christian Siriano. The black-tie gala will take place Saturday, April 25 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, promising an unforgettable evening of extraordinary fashion, art, and purpose. Now...
Tennessee bill would let EMS stations install Safe Haven Baby Boxes for newborn surrenders
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — A bill introduced in the Tennessee House looks to add EMS stations to the list of available locations where infants can safely be surrendered. The legislation would expand the state's Safe Haven Law, which allows mothers to surrender their unharmed newborns at designated facilities within 45...
