Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Ever wonder what really makes a difference in your health and happiness? Turns out, a wagging tail can help teens feel less anxious, a glass of wine might not be as harmless as you think, and a little kindness goes a long way for your well-being. Let’s dig into why these simple things matter.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, News 12 spoke with a local Jewish leader about the impact the violence is having thousands of miles away. Michael Dzik, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, says...

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us Taqueria Perez. I knew this one was coming. A few months ago, I was driving down Dodds Avenue and saw an older building being renovated with a sign saying coming soon Plaza Perez. Already parked out front was a bright white food trailer, I knew would be...

Engineering students at University of Tennessee Chattanooga face an unusual challenge as part of their curriculum: make a maneuverable and stable canoe out of concrete. Then, the students pass that concrete canoe to the rowing team and hop into a traditional rowing shell and race the rowers. On November 16,...

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department investigated a fatal single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 24 East. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2025, to the 181 mile marker of Interstate 24 East for a reported crash involving a vehicle fire.

RINGGOLD, Ga. — Authorities in Catoosa County have confirmed that 15-year-old Jenna Brooke Vanhoff, who was reported missing on December 13, 2025, has been safely located. Jenna was last seen Saturday morning on Crest Circle in Ringgold, prompting an urgent search and public appeal from the Catoosa County Sheriff’s...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man has died from injuries he sustained in a hit and run incident last Friday, police say. Around 6:50 p.m. on December 13th, Chattanooga Police say a man was hit by a truck on Brainerd Road. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in...

Memorial Hospital will host a job fair on Monday, December 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of its new CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes for the event, where they can meet...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 3:35 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. According to CPD, police responded to 181 Interstate 24 E for a single-vehicle crash and vehicle fire. They say evidence shows the vehicle left the...

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A Cleveland man is facing charges in an armed robbery that happened at Harry’s Food Mart earlier this month. Cleveland Police say the robbery happened on December 8th. Information from the initial investigation, combined with online tips and the work of Sergeant Russell Fredricks led...