CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Even though the Toy Drive will be done by drive-through for the first time ever the message for the toy drive stays the same kids get a toy and go back to those less fortunate. "Kids just don’t understand…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia- There was a house fire in Chickamauga, Georgia this morning. Cpt. Chad Regal said the Walker Fire Department received a call about a house with flames billowing from the roof on Georgia 341. He said when crews arrived…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Community Kitchen held its annual Thanksgiving Day feast to help feed those in need. Chief Operations Officer Dr. Jimmy Turner said thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for the community kitchen. He said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year, EPB did things a little differently. Because of the COVID pandemic, they brought out the lights, the cameras and gave a special virtual presentation of their holiday windows unveiling at their headquarters downtown on…
“Through this agreement, Apple must be upfront with consumers about how their iPhones work.”
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Routine paper shredding pickups of non-relevant election materials and tax documents in a Georgia county are being distorted on social media to raise questions around the vote. A conservative attorney who attempted to block the certification…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since releasing a book of poetry called "Words in Grey" in 2015, Chattanooga creative Genesis the Grey Kid has seen his career flourish. It's allowed him to travel all across the country, and let him meet…
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - An Alabama man died on Tuesday after taking a fall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The victim was 48 year old Wesley Stedham from Warrior, Alabama, which is near Birmingham. Park rangers say he…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Law enforcement officers have charged a suspect in a fatal shooting in Rossville over the weekend. Satia Siv was shot in a parking lot of an Rossville establishment in the early morning hours of Sunday. Rossville…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Gestamp is expanding for the third time in the last ten years in Chattanooga. Gestamp will be investing $94.7 million into Chattanooga and will create 260 new jobs. "Gestamp has been in Chattanooga for about 10 years now and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Normally, Those with Chronic Illnesses would go to their local hospital for a regularly scheduled treatment - but with the rise in Covid-19 cases, some patients report skipping treatments in order to stay safe. An alternative health…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga wants to give city employees bonuses next month. Chattanooga Chief Operating Officer Maura Sullivan told Chattanooga City Council Members on Tuesday that the city found out that they're getting about 2.5 million…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Academy Sports and Outdoors at The Terrace has been making Black Friday plans to address everything from quickly replenishing items on the floor to creating a separate line to support gun sales and making sure…
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We've seen a lot of crazy things in the 2020 election. But this one may be unique. Republican Matt Fields easily defeated a democratic challenger and three independents in the race for County Trustee in November.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a Thanksgiving Week tradition here at News 12 Now. Chief Meteorologist looks at the data for the coming season and offers his Fearless Winter Forecast, complete with temperature and precipitation trends, and his stab at how…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverbend Festival is in a struggle to survive after 2020. Friends of the Festival have had to cut their staff to just two people and are liquidating assets. The steps were made to allow them to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says COVID-19 vaccines will be optional in the state’s K-12 public schools, once they become available. The Republican said at a news conference Tuesday that vaccines will be very important for Tennessee…
SODDY-DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Karina Martin started her life halfway around the world in Poland, but she has dedicated her career to helping American children grow up to become productive citizens. No moment is wasted in her Kindergarten Class at…
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The ATF, Chattanooga Bomb Squad, 12th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office were all involved in a raid on the Cumberland Plateau on Tuesday. After a month-long investigation by the Sheriff's Office,…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County constable has been arrested. The Sheriff's Office says 50 year old Timothy Ray Colbaugh was charged on Monday. He faces two counts of official misconduct, but authorities are not releasing more at this…
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Palmer, Tennessee man has been charged with the death of a man from Gruetli-Laager. 44 year old Rodney Sanders died on November 3rd. 46 year old Charles Dewayne "Swain" Layne has been charged with second…
CHATTNOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition is giving back to the community in more ways than one. The Coalition serves ten counties in southeast Tennessee including Hamilton, Bradley, and Grundy, with specialization in overdose prevention and intervention. Since…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year, but like everything else, it will look different this year due to COVID. AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel this year compared to previous years.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas is right around the corner, and the Salvation Army is in need of more adopters for its Angel Tree program. The organization says right now there are still over 1,500 angels left to be adopted…