News 12 Then: The last Easter weekend tornado in 1997
Watch our special report on the 1997 March 29th tornado that hit the same areas of East Brainerd
Salvation Army in need of support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just four days, the Salvation Army has served over 4,000 meals taking care of tornado victims and emergency relief workers. But, they’re in need of community support. “We love this community. It is such a…
Friday Covid-19 cases in our area
The biggest gain today is 7 new cases in Whitfield County, which moves into 2nd place in our coverage area (over Bradley). But the trend continues of modest gains in cases, more people recovering, and no new deaths to report…
Judge: Tennessee can't prevent abortions during coronavirus
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has barred Tennessee from preventing abortions during a temporary ban on nonessential medical procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a Friday night ruling, U.S. District Judge…
Chattanooga volunteers continue work for tornado victims
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga continued the volunteer program today for tornado recovery. People are meeting at the Hamilton YMCA and being sent out to work from there. Our Isaiah Buchanan volunteered and was sent today to the mobile home park…
Chattanooga church sues to hold drive-in services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee church is challenging a local ban on drive-in church services. The church joins a growing list of lawsuits seeking to push back against limitations on religious gatherings that have been enacted to help prevent…
Hardest work still ahead for EPB power crews
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since Sunday night's tornado, EPB crews have already restored power to over 51,000 customers. The 9 mile path of destruction displaced many families whose homes were destroyed. But it also kept thousands of others without power for…
Chattanooga Day of Prayer and Fasting
"there are actually thousands of people Who are praying for you and this entire community today."
Hamilton County announces graduation plans
They have booked dates at the end of June and backup dates in July
Two construction workers seriously injured in crane accident
One was knocked off the second story
Bradley County Schools close for the remainder of the year
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Schools all over the United States have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Recently, Governor Bill Lee asked for all schools in Tennessee to stay closed for the remainder of the year. This…
Hamilton Auto Begins To Rebuild For The Second Time
"it was actually worse than this one. It tore more trees down."
Food City groceries hosting tornado victim drive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "All of us should help out, not just the grocery store whoever can and whatever way and donate online." For the next five days Food City stores are working to collect donations from customers to go towards…
Maryland, Virgina and District coordinating virus response
Top officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are working closely together to coordinate their response to the coronavirus
Unoccupied building burns in downtown Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A prominent building in downtown Rossville went up in flames this morning. The building was unoccupied, but it used to hold North Furniture Retail Store. It is across McFarland Avenue from the Hardee's (at West Lake…
Fort Oglethorpe McDonald's Re-opening after tornado
"We're glad to be back serving our community through our drive-thru."
Deputies investigating case of body found behind Sheriff's Annex
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found behind their own Annex north of Red Bank. Deputies were notified about the body around 3 PM. It was located in Pitt's Branch…
EPB President Answers Common Questions About Storm Recovery Efforts
EPB President and CEO David Wade answered some of the most common questions the company has received since the storms Sunday evening.
Four Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus
A major U.S. meat producer says four of its poultry workers in Georgia have died after becoming infected by the coronavirus.
Chattanooga Mayor Berke Working With Other Cities To Restart Economy
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced Thursday that he is joining with mayors of four other Tennessee cities to form the Tennessee Major Metros Economic Task Force.
4-year-old tornado victim honored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over 150 vehicles filed down East Third Street on Thursday for 4-year-old Grayson Meadows’ organ donor honor drive-by. Grayson died after he was seriously injured in Sunday's tornado. “It is very appropriate for the sacrifice this…
Rhea County gets first COVID-19 case, Thursday count
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The last county in the News 12 coverage area now has a positive COVID-19 Test. Rhea County was one of only five in the state that did not have a case. But County Mayor George Thacker…
Schools taking donations and handing them out tornado victims
Donations can be made at Hixson Middle School Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Chattanooga signing up volunteers for tornado duty
"there is not a cap on the front end of how many volunteers that it is going to take to complete this work."