Living Local 3/3-3/20/26
- The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Creative Discovery Museum is this Saturday night, March 7th. It’s called “AMUSE-um”, and it will be a very special evening. Grab tickets before they are gone, at CDMfun.org, and click “events”. /- The new play area...
ERPD Seizes Drugs, Cash during Execution of Search Warrant
On Tuesday, officers of the East Ridge Police Department’s Crime Suppression Team and Criminal Investigation Division served an arrest warrant on Weldon Drive. During the arrest warrant service, officers established additional probable cause and gained a search warrant for narcotics. Officers located items indicating...
TBI investigating death of 46-year-old Marion County Jail inmate
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says they're investigating the death of a Marion County inmate. The inmate was identified as 46-year-old Clifford Ray Rector Jr. He died in custody at the Marion County Jail. The TBI received an investigation request from the 12th Judicial...
Man dead after officer-involved shooting near Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday in Soddy-Daisy, just north of Chattanooga. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the shooting happened just after 1:45 a.m. in the 8600 block of Dayton Pike during a traffic stop. Officials say the situation escalated,...
Walker County Man Found Shot to Death; Suspect Arrested in Chattanooga
ROSSVILLE, Ga. — A 38-year-old Walker County man was found dead from a gunshot wound after deputies conducted a welfare check at his home, authorities said. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, deputies responded Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026, to a residence on Gilbert Street in Rossville to check on...
Comedian T.J. Miller chugs into Chattanooga, train whistle and all!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Actor and comedian T.J. Miller is coming in hot with a Choo Choo train whistle to bring laughter and good tears to the Comedy Catch!. Miller joined News 12’s Amelia Greer with a rather eventful interview about his time in Chattanooga and gives a little sneak peek of his show.
Bike Camp Returns to Chattanooga, Tennessee This Year!
Bike Camp is returning to Chattanooga, Tennessee, this April 10-12 for three days of bikes, friends, and riffraff. Hosted by Two Bikes Chattanooga at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, this weekend blends group rides up Lookout Mountain, hands-on workshops, a bike show, parts swap, live music, and a...
Coulterville Road to close for water mainline installation
Coulterville Road will be closing for a water mainline installation, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. The closure will be in effect Monday, March 2: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 3 – Saturday, March 7: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The...
Chattanooga Iranian American shares perspective Strike on Iran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As protests continue across the country following the recent strike on Iran, Iranian Americans nationwide are reacting to the growing tensions. News 12 spoke with one local man from Chattanooga who has ties in both countries. David Khataei, who was born and raised in Iran,...
Chattanooga dad’s Christmas Eve heartbreak sparks mission to help families with Epilepsy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After enduring the unimaginable loss of his daughter to epilepsy, a Chattanooga father is turning his family’s heartbreak into hope for others facing the same battle. We surprise him on Pay It Forward, sponsored by the McMahan Law Firm. There are roughly 200 people who...

















