Boy dies after getting stuck at Atlanta rotating restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials say a 5-year-old boy has died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
Downtown Chattanooga sees uptick in tourism
Downtown Chattanooga has been a little busier this year. Tennessee Aquarium Spokesperson says the area continues to attract people from all over the United States and internationally too. There are new exhibits and plenty to see around the area. Tennessee…
Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta is giving airport employees permission to offer passengers up to almost $10,000 in compensation to give up their seats on overbooked flights. Delta's move comes as United Airlines struggles to recover from images of a passenger's…
Whitfield County Murder Trial Continues
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A murder trial in Whitfield County, Georgia continues today. Aaron Howell is accused in the brutal beating death of a man in 2014. State witness testimony continued today in the murder trial of Aaron Howell. Witnesses…
Chattanoogans Show Medicaid Expansion Support
People stood outside the federal building in Chattanooga on Friday to show their support for Medicaid expansion.
Former Alabama teacher pleads guilty in child porn case
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say 53-year-old Clarence Evers Jr., of Evergreen, entered the plea Friday before U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose…
Tennessee Couple charged in 2016 Murder
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Cheatham County deputies has resulted in the arrest of a Fairview couple on charges stemming from a shooting death last December. At the request of 23rd…
Drugs Declared Contributing Factor In Fatal Dalton Crash
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department has concluded that a driver who died last month in a fatal crash was under the influence of drugs at the time of the wreck and that the drugs were a contributing factor…
News 12 Then: A toughman contest in Chatsworth in 1992
Dozens of bad men, boxers and brawlers (and one gal) came to Chatsworth
Alabama ex-governor: State 'needed to be relieved' from scandal
Bentley said Friday that he feels like a heavy load has been lifted off him.
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.