Chattanooga TN

A Marion teenager is fighting for her life, struck by a vehicle just two nights before she was set to walk across the graduation stage.

The day is finally here. On Saturday, May 2, Marion County Community Ministry (MCCM) opened its brand-new facility at 412 5th Street in Jasper. The timing couldn’t be more meaningful, as this year marks MCCM’s 30th anniversary of serving our neighbors in need. Founded in 1996 by local...

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether they serve as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, or police officers, the award honors the unwavering dedication these first responders show every day to keep the community safe. W

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who have fallen in the line of duty were honored Friday in downtown Chattanooga. The annual ceremony held a special significance after the recent death of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner in an April crash in Sequatchie County. A declaration made by the Hamilton...

In Chattanooga, the food scene has grown rapidly in recent years, and locals have become increasingly passionate about where to find the city’s best comfort food. Fries are a major part of that conversation. Whether paired with burgers, beer, or upscale Southern dishes, these restaurants consistently earn praise for se

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is issuing a safety warning to boaters ahead of Memorial Day and the upcoming summer months. The agency says boaters on Chickamauga Lake are running into trouble as water levels drop to what it says are the lowest levels in 40 years.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Hamilton County teenager who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. Many of them tell us they are devastated by this sudden loss. Authorities identify him as James Hairsine. However, his friends and family called...

A former Calhoun police officer now finds himself on the other side of the law, alongside two Chatsworth residents, after authorities say a man and a woman were targeted in a shooting along County Farm Road in Whitfield County. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 6, and the case is still very much alive as state in

Tennessee and fresh pasta. A combination nobody saw coming and everybody should be talking about. Ten Italian restaurants across this state are making pasta by hand every single day and the results are extraordinary. Silky fettuccine. Hand-rolled ravioli. Perfectly cut rigatoni ready for a sauce that has been simmering

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The first-ever Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival will debut as a free, family-friendly celebration of food, culture, music, and community connection on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Tennessee Riverpark. Created by chefs Sara Turney and Desiree Hulsey, they say the...