GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee has a new area supervisor. She is Leisa Cook, who has been deputy forest supervisor at the Malheur National Forest in Oregon. A news…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The deadline is approaching for people impacted by deadly, destructive flooding in Tennessee to apply for federal aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says homeowners and renters with uninsured damage or losses in Dickson, Hickman, Houston…
Tennessee officials will hold eight town hall events as part of a new review of the state's K-12 education funding formula.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee system has increased the amount a family can earn and still have a student qualify for a UT Promise scholarship. UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that guarantees free tuition and fees…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville’s Metro Council has approved implementing new regulations for the city’s numerous entertainment vehicles that often loudly cruise down lower Broadway. The Tennessean reports that the council voted 33-3 on Tuesday on an ordinance that establishes a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to civil rights violations for setting fires at four churches. The U.S. attorney's office said in a news release that 28-year-old Alan Douglas Fox of Nashville admitted during the plea…
Everybody loves a parade, and that's exactly what will take place on Saturday, November the 6th in Fort Oglethorpe!
Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after falling off a boat while fishing on a lake.
A 6-month old infant was killed by a dog attack in Sevier County.
Physical therapy is something that many people take part in each and every day. For many different types of injuries and various rehabilitations. It's especially important for senior citizens, as far as overall wellness. It's a daily workout class at…
Recent numbers show there are over two million podcasts out there. But who does it? And can the average person make a living off it? News 12's Dave Staley talks to one local podcaster to find out.
Millions of people all over the world battle Parkinson's Disease, which is a disorder that attacks the central nervous system. Here in Chattanooga, there is a group that fights the disease with singing. While having fun at the same time.…
Here in Chattanooga, there is a group that fights the effects of Parkinson's Disease with singing, while having fun at the same time.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Historical Society is a relatively new nonprofit. Starting a little over a year ago. It has yet to OFFICIALLY open. There's still work to be…
Foundation House Ministries is all about helping mothers or pregnant women but the founder of the group says there's a need for even more services.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After a three week stay, a replica of one of the most famous ships in American history left Ross' Landing today. And if you were looking for a…
One of the most important people in a young child's life is a teacher. When a teacher is really really good at his or her job, there's probably nothing better. A teacher is who we honor this month for "Do The Right Thing!"
Saturday will be the 20th anniversary of 9/11. As we come together and remember those who died on that day back in September of 2001, firefighters in Cleveland, Tennessee are certainly doing their part as well.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Buying a house can stir up a lot of emotions. To include excitement and stress. But if you're in the market right now to buy, get ready to fork over a "pretty penny." And some believe that's…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - Dating back to 2011, one of Chattanooga's more successful "after school programs" is run by the NET Foundation. That's a local non-profit built to help our kids. And that "after school…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - The start of a new school year is here. As the kids are back "at it!" Doing all of the things that kids do while in the classroom! Everybody is "doing their…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - Solar power is always a subject that draws a lot of debate. There are those who believe in it. And there are those who are skeptical. But at Camp Jordan this…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - There is a disabled Army veteran in Soddy Daisy who is doing his best to help his fellow veterans. Scotty Mincey started a Facebook page back in May. And it's taken…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - If you've been to the Chattanooga Airport lately, you maybe have noticed a number of paintings on display in the terminal. And they are there for a reason. Not only are those…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - It's a busy time of the year for parents and their kids, as another school year is cranking up. That means school supplies for the kids are in heavy demand. Here in…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - One of the most well known non-profit organizations in the country that honors our veterans is "on the road" in Tennessee. "Wreaths Across America" made Hixson its first stop in the…
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) -- Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden will be laid to rest Saturday. In Tallahassee, where he built Florida State into a national powerhouse. Bowden was 91 years old when he died…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - In this day and age, many people have their own personal "blogs." For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so…
The "World Friendship Flag" is still flying high Summerville, Georgia. And that's the perfect place for it, since Summerville is "The Friendship Capitol Of The World." You might not have known that. And once again, the…
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two young fishermen from Sale Creek are "basking in the glory" of their accomplishment this past weekend. They are now national champions! That also means they both have big decisions to…
Teaching history on any level can be a challenge. But for one McCallie teacher, history is simply a way of life. And now, Dr. Duke Richey is being honored for his hard work. Richey is a teacher at The McCallie…
Chattanooga's Riverfront District will have a new look in the coming years. That's the plan of the River City Company, which is a non-profit organization established back in the mid-80's, with a goal of beautifying the…
There's a young girl from Rossville who is "tearing up" the world of karate. And it's hard to believe what she's accomplished in such a short amount of time. Kaylee Anderson has only truly been active…
One of Chattanooga's more popular "outdoor venues" is making a push for the future. Reflection Riding merged with the Chattanooga Nature Center back in 2017. And now, Reflection Riding has a new plan. With an eye…
It was a very busy Friday for a number of students at the Southeast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, Georgia. Busy, and hot. And as the old saying goes, they were able to "kill two birds…
Organizers are busy putting together a trucking convention here in Chattanooga come mid-September. The event will be open to all truckers everywhere. With a special emphasis on one special group of workers. Chattanooga's own Sharae Moore…
New numbers from this past week show that almost 60 percent of Hamilton County residents have only partial, or no vaccination protection from the coronavirus. So with that, the local "medical community" is trying everything it…
It's called the "End of the Summer Outdoor Celebration." And for the eighth year in a row, a whole lot of kids gathered at Booker T. Washington State Park Friday. And even as we battle the…
Our monthly featured series "Do The Right Thing" went down in McDonald, Tennessee. Stacie Schepers works at a produce stand in McDonald. Much of what she grows is sold at the stand. Stacie is active in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (WDEF) - One specific area of a North Georgia town is about to receive a new look. Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe leads into the Chickamauga Battlefield. It's still the official downtown area…