Chattanooga TN

RED BANK, Tenn. — UPDATE:. Red Bank Police say an elderly man with dementia who went missing Monday has been found safe. Red Bank Police say they're searching for an elderly man with dementia who went missing Monday. Police say Billy Doss is an 80-year-old man of small stature....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga’s Division of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is inviting the community to ring in the New Year at Chattanooga’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at Coolidge Park. This free event will bring in holiday festivities,...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Chattanooga opened its doors this morning to host a special brunch for members of the unhoused community. The event served up a warm plate of breakfast favorites while offering a welcoming space filled with care and connection. News 12 spoke with...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Holiday decorations, family gatherings, and festive foods can be fun for people, but they can also be dangerous for pets. Veterinarian Cassie Atkinson with Highway 58 Animal Hospital stopped by ARC Chattanooga to share common holiday hazards she sees every year and how pet owners can prevent...

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to El Cactus Mexican Grille. Okay, technically it’s in Fort Oglethorpe off Battlefield Parkway, but it’s a place I frequently dine at. It’s next to the Super Walmart that has the Smart Style inside where...

HAMILTON COUNTY — The Hamilton County School Board has passed a new policy targeting capacity in schools. This comes in the wake of residential growth and quickly filling schools. “The responsibility as a school board is to plan ahead in a way which protects instruction quality, maintains manageable class...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With Christmas just a few days away, families gathered in downtown Chattanooga for a festive holiday celebration filled with cheer, characters, and seasonal fun. “I want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Santa Claus said. “Ho-ho-ho. Merry Christmas.”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has announced the retirement of Captain Eric Gordon (Engine 16 Red Shift). “Thank you for what you’ve contributed to this department and for all that you’ve done for the community.”. – Fire Chief Terry Knowles said. The CFD praised...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A junior high student in Chattanooga is now the top shot put thrower in the country for his age group. Josiah Ralston, a 12 year old student athlete at Hunter Middle School, ranks number one in the United States after setting a new national record in shot put. His throw of 54 feet 7.5 inches set...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're learning more from witnesses Monday about the arrest of a woman in Chattanooga who police say fled from state troopers with a child in her vehicle. An arrest report says when a trooper first stopped this woman, they saw the child in the front seat...