Southside Social being sued over copyright infringement claim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A popular Chattanooga establishment is in legal hot water. Southside Social on Chestnut Street is being sued by the American Society of Composers,…
Stadium Authority Board approves South Broad Stadium documents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future South Broad Stadium has cleared one of its major final steps. Multiple documents, including the lease for the stadium,…
Chattanooga Police investigating Chuck E. Cheese car break-ins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police is investigating a reported car break-in near the Hixson Chuck E. Cheese. A woman reported the break-ins happened to her and several other's vehicles on Tuesday in the restaurant's parking lot. Police said they…
Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving
Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records. One day earlier, freshman offensive lineman Bo Hughley was arrested by University of Georgia police…
Georgia's Fulton County approves plan for independent monitor team to oversee general election
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's most populous county, which has had a history of voting problems and was a focus of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, has approved a plan for an independent monitor team…
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to General Motors, Stellantis and other carmakers to help restart or expand electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly sites in eight states, including the presidential battlegrounds of Michigan,…
Hamilton County commissioner will not face charges after audit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- State prosecutors say they will not file criminal charges against Hamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey. A state audit investigation questioned his claim of more than $27,000 in expenses as a commissioner. Yet, the Tennessee District Attorneys…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office exonerated in Wilkey case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A jury has exonerated the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in a lawsuit against a former deputy. Maxwell Jarnagin accused Deputy Daniel Wilkey of assaulting him during an arrest. Wilkey was charged with a variety of criminal…
Early voting for Tennessee Primary begins Friday, July 12
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting begins on Friday, July 12 for the upcoming primaries and local elections in Tennessee. The election, which takes place on August 1, includes party primaries for federal and state lawmakers. The lead race this…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Volkswagen Public Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Through Volkswagen E-Labs, Hamilton County students have learned the importance of manufacturing and technology. On Thursday, close to 200 teachers from 17 states learned how…
Shelley Duvall, star of "The Shining" and "Popeye," dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, who starred in "The Shining" and worked consistently with director Robert Altman, has died at 75 years old, her partner Dan Gilroy confirmed to CBS News. No cause of death was given but Gilroy told CBS News that…
Sheriff: Detectives find $630,000 worth of fentanyl in storage unit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County narcotics detectives searched a storage unit on Monday and found a duffle bag labeled "Drug Money" containing fentanyl. Authorities learned a large quantity of drugs were being stored at that location following an…
Biden to hold news conference today amid debate over his 2024 campaign. Here's what to know before he speaks.
President Biden is holding a solo press conference today — his first since November — to conclude the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Thursday evening. It will be one of his biggest…
S Moore Road, McBrien Road bridges reopening date pushed back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation pushed back the reopening date of S Moore Road and McBrien Road bridges by six months. The…
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday happening July 19-21
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama's sales tax holiday is coming up next weekend in preparation of the 2024-2025 school year. The state's 19th annual sales tax holiday will take place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, 2024. During this…
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday to take place July 26-28
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school, Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday weekend is approaching quickly. The sales tax holiday will take place Friday July 26 through Sunday, July 28 this…
Health experts urge outdoor caution during heat advisories
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures climbing, doctors are urging folks to be aware of heat advisories. "We have a number of us that are, unfortunately, having to live outside in these elements. They are having to work outside both…
Get inked at tattoo convention 'Literary Ink' this weekend!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're a fan of ink, or are looking to try something new, a book themed tattoo convention is on the way to Chattanooga. Jennifer Edge with Mainline…
'Killer Beaz' to spend weekend at The Comedy Catch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A southern favorite stopped by the News 12 studio before his weekend long venture at The Comedy Catch in Chattanooga. News 12's Chip Chapman joins his long-time friend,…
Commission asks judge to review Hamilton County power dispute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There has been an ongoing debate within the Hamilton County Commission over who gets to pick key administrative staff. To try and help and resolve this situation, the commission asked the state comptroller’s office to clarify…
Vacation rental resolution approved by Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday morning, the County Commission finally approved new rules regarding vacation rentals. Proposed by Commissioner Lee Helton, vacation rentals have now been banned in lots of less than one acre in both residential and agricultural zones…
Alabama non-profit receives large grant to combat sex trafficking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey granted nearly $200,000 to a non-profit to train law enforcement on methods to combat sex trafficking. Gov. Ivey granted the funds to Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit based in Jefferson County, Alabama.…
Report shows Georgia has worst on-time mail delivery in U.S.
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- A new report from the post office supports a Georgia lawmaker's vendetta against the head of the system. The new report shows that Georgia has the worst on-time mail delivery in the country. Only two thirds of the…
Police: Man faces attempted murder charge after overnight assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a suspect for an aggravated assault on Poplar Street overnight and charged him with attempted murder. Officers arrived on scene at the 1200 block of Poplar Street Ct. at around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday…