Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds
Walmart is spreading out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to reduce crowds in its stores during a pandemic.
Tennessee Secretary of State expects 'heavy turnout' for early voting first day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In-person voting in Tennessee starts Wednesday, and the Tennessee Secretary of State said that he is expecting "heavy turnout" for the first day. "What we saw in Georgia yesterday, they had heavy turnout. I expect it…
Tivoli Theatre expansion update one year out
This time next year, the Tivoli will shutdown for up to 18 months for construction.
Congestion ideas for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is turning to the public for ideas on how to reduce congestion at some of its most popular spots. The park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border saw a record 12-point-5…
Auto Theft Up 85% In Chattanooga Since Start of Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Vehicle owners nationwide are starting to see an unforeseen consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: massive increases in auto theft. In Chattanooga alone, over 1,200 vehicles have been reported stolen as of September 30th, according to data…
Organizations Prepare for Early Voting in Tennessee
Registering, educating and engaging voters. That's the sole mission for organizations like the Hamilton County Voter Coalition.
Pilot, in Collegedale crash, used his training to make a quick decision
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A pilot is okay after having to make an emergency landing in Collegedale. A pilot with many years of flying under his belt got into a sticky situation yesterday. Chris Swain, Director of Airport Operations at the…
Tennessee school votes to keep Confederate-linked mascot
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — A middle Tennessee high school has voted to keep its mascot despite calls for the Confederate-linked symbol and fight song to be removed. News outlets report a measure before the Franklin County school board to change…
FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio.
Smokies looks to public for ideas to reduce congestion
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is turning to the public for ideas on how to reduce congestion at some of its most popular spots.
City code violations and the Easter Tornado
The City of Chattanooga is responding to concerns over code violations in areas impacted by the Easter tornado. News 12's Dorothy Sherman explains what you should do if you get a notice that you are in violation. The City of…
Free drive through flu vaccines this week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A drive through flu vaccine clinic is up and running, for folks 18 and over, at the Alstom Plant on Riverfront Parkway. That's until Wednesday. It's free while supplies last, and you don't even need an appointment.…
Live Music returns to The Caverns with outdoor concert
PELHAM, Tennessee (WDEF) - Music venues are all struggling to figure out how to lure customers back during the pandemic. The Caverns took their first stab at it over the weekend. The venue is actually underground in the Cumberland Plateau…
Ossoff slams Perdue over virus; Republican cries socialism
ATLANTA (AP) — During their first debate, Democrat Jon Ossoff hammered Sen. David Perdue on his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Georgia Republican responded by accusing Ossoff of backing a “radical socialist agenda” — an assertion he sometimes backed…
Nashville investigating big worship event outside courthouse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials say they are investigating a worship event outside the historic courthouse over the weekend that packed together a crowd of people, many unmasked despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Nashville Health Department spokesperson Brian Todd says…
Ringgold investigating vandalism spree against businesses
Someone shot something like marbles at glass windows.
Bradley County mourns the loss of another former coach
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Former Bradley and current Lake Forest assistant softball coach Hubert Conley Jr. died Friday during a trip to Florida. That's according to the Cleveland Daily Banner. It's the second time in less than four months that…
Pilot uninjured in emergency landing in Collegdale
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Rescue officials say a pilot managed to walk away from a crash landing this afternoon near the Collegedale airport. He says that around 5 PM, he had engine trouble just after taking off. The pilot was…
Advance Voting begins in Georgia with lines
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Advance voting began in person today in Georgia. And if Catoosa County is any indication, you still may find lines when you vote early. Catoosa posted photos of people waiting to cast their ballots on the…
Drug Overdoses Spike in Hamilton County: Erlanger Chimes in
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, drug overdoses in Hamilton County are spiking in 2020.
Signal Mountain Police recover stolen campaign signs
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Police say they have solved a case of stolen campaign signs. They found the Biden/Harris signs in some woods off Timberlinks Drive. And they say they have identified the person who took them.…
Hamilton Family YMCA Receives Governor's Award of Excellence for Easter Tornado Relief
The Hamilton Family YMCA was presented with the Governor's Award of Excellence its relief efforts during the Easter 2020 Tornado. The YMCA was one of fifteen non - profits in the state being recognized for this award. Their efforts included…
McReynolds enters guilty plea in 2013 murder
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect entered a plea agreement on Monday in connection to a 2013 murder. Edward Glenn Jr. was shot in East Chattanooga in January of 2013. Two other people have already been convicted of the actual murder.…
Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia
Long lines of people eager to cast ballots have formed in Georgia on the state's first day of early in-person voting.