Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Widespread violence unfolding in parts of Mexico is impacting not only local citizens but also tourists, including Americans visiting popular vacation destinations. News 12 spoke with two U.S. citizens who were in Mexico when the violence escalated. As chaos unfolded, one traveler was able...

The head of the Chattanooga Tourism Company is stepping down in the face of criticism of his organization. CEO Barry White has announced his retirement from the organization after eight years. He says retirement has been on his radar and he is eager to explore new pursuits along with spending...

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — A senior community in Chickamauga, Georgia has a person they lean on in times of need. We see the moment that community returns the favor and says thank you on Pay It Forward, sponsored by the McMahan Law Firm. On Bingo Thursdays at the Chickamauga Activity...

DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- One Dade County road is set to be closed for months as a bridge over I-24 is replaced. GDOT says they are replacing the bridge on Slygo Road. That is located near the split of Interstates 24 and 59 in the northern part of the county near Wildwood.

This spring, history doesn’t just come to town — it drops anchor. The legendary Niña & Pinta, authentic replicas of the famed Portuguese caravels of the Age of Discovery, will dock at Ross Landing City Park in downtown Chattanooga from March 7 through July 12, 2026, inviting visitors to step beyond textbooks and onto...

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — An attempted abduction reported at a local Burger King earlier this month has been determined to be false following a police investigation. On February 17, 2026, officers with the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department responded to 831 Battlefield Parkway in reference to a reported attempted...

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — A man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend and dumping her body near a popular Ringgold nature trail. Joseph Mays, 34, entered a guilty plea earlier this month to malice murder in the death of 36 year old Jamie Wiley, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial District Attorney.

SALE CREEK — Around 10:50 a.m., firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Loyd Trail after a homeowner called 911 regarding fire in the basement. The first unit arrived on the scene and reported a 2-story residence with heavy smoke and fire showing on the porch as well as the basement, according to the Hamilton Co....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Rising singer-songwriter and UTC student Bella Lam just released her new single, Take It Out On My Guitar. Fans had a chance to join her earlier Tuesday for a live TikTok watch party, where they could hang out, ask questions, and see the music video before its YouTube debut.

Chattanooga has turned into a legit food town, and its burger game kept pace. From riverfront spots to neighborhood bars, these five places come up constantly when locals talk “best burger in Chatt.”. 1. Urban Stack. Urban Stack is basically a burger shrine: whiskey bar, big patio, and a...