Dollywood's New Wood Coaster, Lightning Rod, Closed After Recall
After being open for about a week, a recall forces Dollywood's new wood rollercoaster, Lightning Rod, to close.
Fatal Fire in Dayton Over the Weekend
A 53 year old man lost his life over the weekend in a house fire in Dayton.
JOE FRUGAL: Spend $100 Get $25 in Target Baby Deal
Stock up and save on baby items this week at Target.
Bradley Central High School Mourns the Loss of Football Player Jace Taylor
Bradley Central High School is mourning the loss of one of their own tonight.
Dog Dies in Hixson Townhouse Fire
One dog dies in townhouse fire in Hixson.
World's busiest airport begins $6 billion in upgrades
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's airport - the world's busiest - has now started a 20-year plan for growth known as "ATLNext." Among the upgrades planned as part of the $6 billion project, which will expand the airport's capabilities: A new…
Former Vanderbilt football player again convicted of rape
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - A Nashville jury has found a former Vanderbilt football player guilty on all charges for his role in the rape of an unconscious woman he'd been dating. It took the jury just over four hours…
Alabama police officer fatally shoots armed drunk-driver
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Police say a police officer has fatally shot an armed man who was driving drunk in northern Alabama. Huntsville police spokesman Lt. Stacy Bates tells local news outlets that an Alabama state trooper approached the man…
Chattanooga Firefighter Injured at House Fire
A Chattanooga firefighter suffered non life-threatening injuries.
Three indicted for role in ex-Waffle House CEO sex tape case
ATLANTA (AP) - A grand jury has indicted three people accused of secretly recording a sex tape between the former Waffle House CEO and his former house manager. Fulton County District Attorney office spokesman Dontaye Carter said in a news…
Most don't have what it takes to be a Georgia state trooper
ATLANTA (AP) - More than 2,700 men and women applied to become Georgia state troopers last year, but only 30 passed a variety of evaluations and completed the necessary training to join the force. The last complete training session lasted…
Nashville Songwriters write Song for Charleston
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - Nashville songwriters have shared a song written to honor those lost in the shooting at a Charleston church one year ago. What do you do when faced with something so tragic there are no…
Couple Charged, Accused of Child Neglect in Son’s Burn Injury
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Jonesborough couple accused of mistreating their child has been arrested and charged following an investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI Agents began investigating Billy Ray and Whitney Danielle Gunter on Friday, shortly after…
Two Fatalities on Chickamauga Lake
Crossville, TN (WDEF) - Two fatalities occurred on Chickamauga Lake last evening. The Soddy Daisy Fire Department, Hamilton County Fire Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to a 911 call around 7:25 p.m. Fifty-three year old Donna Berger of…
Segway Tours
to be set up around the city. tomorrow is the last day of the riverbend festival. but before the gates open on saturday, you can tour the scenic city in style. chattanooga segway tours just celebrated its one week anniversary…
Two victims drown in Sale Creek following boating accident
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - A night on the water has turned tragic near Lee Pike after two people have drowned. The incident happened at the 3600 block of Lee Pike shortly after 7:00 p.m. Friday. Hamilton County EMS have confirmed that…
Alabama county won't lower flags for Orlando victims
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (CBS News) - Despite an order from President Obama and Gov. Robert Bentley, one Alabama county has decided not to lower its flags to half-staff in honor of the 49 people killed in the Orlando nightclub massacre.…
Chattanooga Will Be One of the First Cities With Electric Vehicles for Short term Rental
CARTA, TVA and EPB Partner with Green Commuter for New Transportation Alternative
Stolen vehicles recovered, charges pending in DeKalb County
Officers arrested 46-year-old Dennis Robert Wilson of Langston, Alabama.
Governor Bentley calls for special election to replace Rep. Mike Hubbard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 79 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. District 79 covers Lee County. The District 79 House seat was…
TWRA goes Noodlin'
(WDEF) - Whatever you want to call it... Grabblin'... Grappling... Noodlin'... It's described as hand to fish contact for some monster catfish. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency released a video showing just how it's done. No fish were harmed during the…
News 12 Now: Remembering the First Riverbend in 1982
Listen to Count Basie, one of the original Riverbend headliners
University of Alabama System trustees approve tuition hikes
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Leaders of Alabama's public university system have approved tuition increases at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The system's board of trustees voted during a meeting Friday to approve tuition hikes…