Tennessee gets piece of Apple iPhone settlement
“Through this agreement, Apple must be upfront with consumers about how their iPhones work.”
Paper shredding drives false election claims in Georgia
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…
Man killed in fall from overlook in Smoky Mountains
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…
How to Avoid the Hospital for Chronic Illness Treatments admidst Covid-19
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…
Patrick Core's Fearless Winter Forecast
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…
Tennessee gov: COVID vaccines to be optional in K-12 schools
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…
Salvation Army in need of more Angel Tree adopters
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…
Black Friday at Tanger Malls during a pandemic
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The CDC wants people to stay home for Thanksgiving, so you can image what they think about Black Friday shopping at outlet malls. They consider in-person shopping at crowded stores a high-risk activity for spreading Covid-19.…
Senator Alexander urges President Trump to allow transition
"When you are in public life, people remember the last thing you do.”
Tennessee bill would expand coronavirus vaccine exemptions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee would no longer prohibit parents from refusing vaccinations of their children under a newly filed proposal as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Tennessee law currently allows parents to cite several exemptions to not immunize their…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
Construction Road Closures Suspended for Thanksgiving Weekend
Construction road closures will be suspended in both Tennessee and Georgia for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Loeffler quarantining after mixed COVID test results
ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is quarantining after receiving mixed results from recent coronavirus tests. A spokesperson for the Georgia senator's campaign says in a statement Saturday night that Loeffler took two rapid COVID tests on Friday morning…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
Gov. Kemp calls for signature audit of Georgia vote
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Gov. Brian Kemp will certify the election results because he is required to by law. But in a Friday evening news conference, he said he is not happy about it. "It's quite honestly hard to believe that…
Phillip Fulmer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer has tested positive for COVID-19.
Final Georgia recount numbers show Biden hangs on
We break down the recount numbers for our counties, the counties with the biggest changes, and the counties that added the most "new" votes
Nashville limits gatherings to 8 people amid virus surge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville is tightening restrictions to fight the surging coronavirus by limiting gatherings to eight people. Mayor John Cooper announced the new limit Thursday. It is a reduction from the current gathering limit of 25 people. The…
Boy made built tarp shelter to survive lost in the woods
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee boy who disappeared into a heavily wooded area near his home two days ago has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Jordan Gorman was found Tuesday at a creek…
Dolly Parton Helped Fund COVID-19 Vaccine
Dolly Parton donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt University Medical Center earlier this year to fund coronavirus research.
Georgia Recount: more uncounted ballots found
Here are the new numbers.. Biden still holds a lead over 12,000 votes.
$27 million bet in Tennessee in first week
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's new sports betting law went into affect in the first week of November (during the election). The Tennessee Lottery is regulating the online wagering companies handling the bet. And they have now reported the gambling numbers…
2500 Uncounted votes found in Floyd County
President Trump could gain votes, but officials don't believe the outcome will change.
Reconnect to Workforce partnership
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a partnership with Tennessee Reconnect and the Department of Labor and Workforce. "Obviously no one expected there to be a pandemic this year," said Justin Groenert. This partnership will allow people who are unemployed…