New information on Pit Bull attack in Lakesite; Dog and victim were no strangers to each other
The woman was reportedly trimming bushes when the Pit Bull came into her yard and attacked.
State Democrats Remember 9/11 Heroes
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Tennessee Democratic Party chair Mary Mancini has released a statement reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “15 years ago today the United States experienced a horrific attack. When the unimaginable happened…
Attempted Franklin Bombing Suspect Added to TBI's Most Wanted
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Mitchell Hunter Oakes. Oakes, DOB 6-5-75, is wanted by the Franklin Police Department, the TBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol,…
CPD Investigating Shooting
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot at the 7200 block of Shallowford Road late last evening, finding a male, Alfred Coppage, 35, with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to the hand. The victim was…
Tow Truck Drivers Celebrate 100 Years
Tow truck drivers have a reason to celebrate this weekend.
Ellis Retiring from News 12
We here at News 12 are saying goodbye to one of our own.
Soddy Daisy man charged with sexual exploitation of children; bond set at $275,000
The person who discovered the material says it was mostly explicit videos.
Ceremony Held for Fallen Towing Operators
Chattanooga residents are remembering tow truck operators killed in the line of duty.
Teenage sisters killed in single-vehicle crash in Alabama
HEFLIN, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say two teenage sisters were killed in a single-vehicle crash in east Alabama.
Smoke inhalation likely causes of deaths in Clarksville fire
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An elderly couple has died in a fire at a Clarksville home.
Improvised bomb disposed of outside Tennessee nursing home
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a suspicious object that was found outside a suburban Nashville nursing home was an improvised explosive device.
3 convicted of carjacking vehicle sold on Craigslist
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - Three people from Columbus, Georgia, have been convicted of carjacking a man attempting to return a vehicle he bought on Craigslist.
Group Helps Residents Register to Vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With a presidential election less than two months away, a group of Chattanoogans is motivating residents to register to vote. GoVoteCHA is teaming up with churches to canvass neighborhoods with traditionally low voter turnout. Then folks…
High school students charged with rape in Sevier Co.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three high school students in Sevier County have been charged with raping a male classmate at school earlier this week.
Air Force Academy pilots jumping out of blimp for game day
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - Three Air Force Academy cadets from Colorado are planning to jump out of a blimp at the Bristol, Tennessee, Motor Speedway on Saturday before a college football game.
Alabama implements new clear bag policy at home games
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama will enforce a new clear bag policy in an effort to expedite entry into home football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
House Fire in East Ridge Saturday Afternoon
East Ridge, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters were called to a house fire in 4700 block of Ridge Road in East Ridge Saturday afternoon. News 12 is on the scene and will have more details as they become available. Firefighters are working…
Tennessee Supreme Court to decide on residency requirements
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A case before the state Supreme Court could help determine when residency challenges for judicial candidates can be considered.
Woman accused of stabbing mom seeks $1.5M estate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis woman who as an 18-year-old was accused of fatally stabbing her mother is fighting relatives for a $1.5 million inheritance - but her lawyer says her real goal is to prove her innocence.
Human case of West Nile virus in Shelby County reported
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials are reporting the first human case of the West Nile virus in Shelby County this year.
Tennessee looks to turn back clock on underage DUI law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's administration is looking to turn back the clock on an underage drunken driving law that threatened to cost Tennessee $60 million in federal road money.
Skylib at the Airport
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library are proud to announce the grand opening of SkyLib, the Honor Book Store at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport on Tuesday. September 27, 2016 at 6:00pm SkyLib provides an opportunity for…
Pit Bull Attack in Lakesite
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - An elderly woman has been rushed to Erlanger hospital after being attacked by a pit bull at the 9400 block of Bayview Drive in Lakeside. Witnesses confirmed to News 12 Now that the woman suffered significant…
#TDFN12 Week 4
If you missed any of the action from Friday night here are all of the Best plays we caught on camera.....