Here are the finalist for President of Chattanooga State
Public can meet them next week in public forums.
Warehouse fire in Nashville lights up city skyline
The fire and smoke could be seen across the city.
University of Alabama aims to boost faculty positions
Bell has announced plans to hire about 300 to 400 tenure or tenure-track faculty as part of the university's five-year strategic plan.
Patsy Cline Museum, Madame Tussauds open in Nashville
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two new attractions opening this month in Nashville will give fans a chance to get closer to some of their favorite country music icons. The legendary vocalist Patsy Cline gets…
Two Schools Get a Pilot Program For Open Enrollment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two schools will get a chance to start a new pilot program with open enrollment. This program will allow any elementary school student in Hamilton County to attend either school even if they are not zoned to…
TN National Guard rescues individuals from Great Smoky Mountains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Army National Guard rescued a sick individual from Silers Bald Shelter, near the Tennessee state border, in the Great Smoky Mountains on the afternoon of April 7. This is the third rescue this year…
Graduation Ceremony Held for Fire Department's Largest Academy
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- The ranks in the Chattanooga Fire Department just grew by 35 firefighters following a graduation ceremony tonight for Fire Academy 2017 at the Clear Creek Church of Christ. In front of a sanctuary packed with hundreds of family…
Chattanooga Council Member Uses Past to Drive Change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga council member elect Demetrus Coonrod tells News12 she's moving forward from a not so perfect past. "Life happens and it was most definitely happening for me ... my path was a troublesome path". Years back…
Gang violence on the rise in Chattanooga
Gang violence in Chattanooga has been a problem for quite some time. Recent upgrades in the Chattanooga Police Intelligence Unit, improvements to the crime analysis center and getting out into the streets have helped greatly. Chattanooga Police Sergeant Josh May…
Volkswagen Chattanooga showcases new SUV
After years of planning, designing, and building...Volkswagen Chattanooga is NOW showcasing their brand new seven passenger SUV, the Atlas. The new family-sized S-U-V is built right here in the Scenic City. And News 12's Alexandria Adams got the chance to…
Veteran Police Officer Ric Engle is Our "First Responder of the Month"
One of the oldest people to enter the police academy, Officer Ric Engle is still on patrol.
Fire destroys Gordon County Animal Shelter
The Gordon County Animal Shelter was destroyed after it went up in flames Wednesday night.
Volkswagen Group of America says new SUV decision not made yet for Chattanooga
" A natural location for production would be Chattanooga."
News 12 Then: Getting ready to open The Tennessee Aquarium in 1992
We look back at several preview stories we aired before the Aquarium opened in 1992.
Gun maker SCCY announces move from Florida to Tennessee
SCCY is relocating to Maryville from Daytona Beach, Florida
"A Brand New Day" Brings Message To Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A brand new day is the phrase that kept being repeated at an event in the 800 block of North Germantown Rd.
16-year-old shooting victim remembered
The family of the 16-year-old girl who was killed two weeks ago in Chattanooga is honoring her.
Hamilton County Commission discusses tax money spendings
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton county commission again today discussed the pros and cons of spending some 7-million dollars in sales tax money in support of the convention and visitors bureau. Commissioner Tim Boyd again questioned that expenditure---urging his…
New City Council members bring hope and enthusiasm to the job.
Demetrus Coonrod and Erskine Oglesby attend orientation within hours of their election
Chattanooga elects new city council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - These nine elected representatives may not always agree on everything as they get down to work on a new budget, and hundreds of community issues, but there was a strong spirit of cooperation evident in these formalities.…
Boxes of foam tomahawks drop and Atlanta traffic gets a chop
ATLANTA (AP) - After an interstate highway bridge collapse had already dealt a tomahawk chop to Atlanta traffic, some toy tomahawks have clogged up the roadway. Authorities say a load of Atlanta Braves foam tomahawks fell from a truck shortly…
Pikeville business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
Sybil Marjean Stanley co-owns Duke's Country Store in Pikeville.
Gov. Haslam appoints Alexander McVeagh to Hamilton County bench
“I wish Judge Bales a smooth and speedy recovery."
Chattanooga VW will build another SUV here
Automaker is also doubling the warranty for the Chattanooga built Atlas