Restaurant goes back to take out instead of dining in
Community Pie makes change to keep workers safer from Covid-19
Grace Baptist demolishes last standing building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grace Baptist Church said goodbye to the auditorium -- the last building on their campus -- Thursday afternoon. "As I see the building, it tears at your heart a little bit," Executive Pastor Mike Swanson said.…
Missing Signal Mountain man's body found in the woods
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn (WDEF) - Signal Mountain police say they have found the body of a man who has been missing since late June. 27 year old David Hunter was last seen on foot on signal road near signal mountain.…
Fourth Of July Firework Safety Tips
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Fourth of July is meant to be a fun filled weekend spent celebrating our country’s independence. The Hamilton County Emergency management services warns that this fun holiday can quickly turn bad if you aren't careful.…
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society wants to warn pet parents about how to properly care for and protect their pets from this holiday weekend’s fireworks. Officials say the holiday weekend is when more pets get lost…
Nashville rolling back reopening after virus surge
Nashville is rolling back its reopening in response to a sharp increase in coronavirus cases. Mayor John Cooper says the rollback is “tailored on what we’ve learned through contact tracing investigations over the past several weeks.”
Tennessee Unemployment Rises For Second Week In a Row
The number of Tennesseans claiming unemployment rose for the second week in a row with 22,256 for the week of June 27.
Apartment manager reports that building 2 is a total loss
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Six people are now recovering after being trapped on their balconies during an apartment fire. The leasing manager of the Rustic Village North off Highway 58, says the building is a total loss. She says she's reached…
Hamilton County gets 15,000 new face masks to hand out
"Hamilton Countians gotta respect this virus and realize it's a killer...it ain't gonna go away.."
Protests in residential neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "In their cars blowing horns, they got out waving signs. One had a bullhorn. They were all chanting, just really disturbing the neighborhood," Chattanooga City Council Chairman Chip Henderson said. It was a protest in front…
More action Wednesday in debate over wearing face masks
Knox county joins local governments in requiring masks, but Tennessee & Georgia Governors refuse.
Hamilton Co. sees absentee spike, prepares for polling during pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennesseans can currently choose to vote by mail in the upcoming august primary because of COVID-19. This new order is being challenged by the state. However, Tennessee Valley counties, including Hamilton County, are already seeing an…
Georgia election officials extend use of ballot drop boxes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state election board has voted to extend a rule allowing counties to utilize absentee ballot drop boxes through elections in November. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to extend that rule as well as another that lets…
Nashville will no longer prosecute minor marijuana charges
less than a half-ounce of marijuana.
Record new Covid-19 highs in both Tennessee and Hamilton County today
New case in Hamilton doubled today from yesterday to set new record of 118
Gov. Lee: Panel mulling Confederate bust in Capitol to meet soon
Panel could vote on whether to remove Forrest bust next week
Grandma's biscuit baking goes viral on Facebook
LAFAYETTE, Ga (WDEF) - A grandma in Lafayette Georgia has gone viral on the internet. 77 year old Patsy Wilbanks has been cooking since she was 12 years old. Wilbanks says she was trying to help teach a family friend how…
How to spot a COVID-19 Scam
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance wants people to be aware of several different types of Coronavirus Scams currently circulating. Officials say scammers are setting up fake testing sites, fake telemedicine visits, and fake vaccine…
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
The U.S. Army has quarantined 90 soldiers and instructors who tested positive for the coronavirus during a survival course at Fort Bragg.
Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot
Tennessee officials say they plan to enforce a requirement that first-time voters who register by mail cast their ballots in person.
What To Know About the WDEF News 12 Now Rescan July 2
If you use an antenna to watch News 12 you may lose the signal on July 2 unless you rescan your TV. Here's why it's happening and what you need to do.
"No Compromise" over Cleveland Confederate Statue
But councilman will propose a new compromise next week.
Group refuses to move Cleveland Confederate Statue
The group that actually owns the land on which a Confederate monument stands in Cleveland, Tennessee is refusing to allow its removal.
Chattanooga PARC hopes to start making recommendations in August
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A question protestors are raising is who should police the police? Chattanooga created an advisory committee to help do that, but the coronavirus has slowed their progress. Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) members still have…