The Rage Room offers one-of-a-kind experience
A new kind of mental health therapy is now here in the Tennessee Valley and it's all about breaking things. News 12's Joeli Poole has all the rage on this new activity.
Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launch pad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island…
Nooga Paws celebrates their ninth birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local pet store is celebrating its 9th birthday here in the scenic city. Noogapaws is a natural pet market that offers natural pet foods for both dogs and cats. The event featured special…
Community Health Fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A multi-organization community health fair was set up on East 11th street to offer their services to our local homeless community. Organizations such as Cempa, choices network, planned parenthood, and the Chattanooga free store…
Local Protesters host a Freedom Rally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - At the corner of Gunbarrel road, hundreds gathered to protest against local and state officials that have recently implemented new coronavirus guidelines. “We are standing up for freedom. There are so many things such…
Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws
ATLANTA (AP) — The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly…
2 indicted in connection with Atlanta shooting death of girl
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor on Friday announced the indictment of two alleged gang members on charges related to the shooting death last year of an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta. Secoriea Turner was killed July 4, 2020, while riding in…
Gov. Lee debunks Top 5 Covid conspiracies now in Tennessee
The Governor says he HAS not authorized the National Guard to go to your house to force a vaccine on you or that Tennessee is injecting cattle to get the vaccine into the meet supply.
'There Are No Beds' in Middle Tennessee According to Sumner County Chief Medical Officer
The Chief Medical Officer for Sumner County Regional Medical Center said "There are no beds," due to the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Census: Alabama more diverse, a few counties driving growth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state’s population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released Thursday. Mirroring a trend across the country,…
Tennessee lawmakers support special session for Covid-19 limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - All 73 Tennessee House Republicans are signaling support for a special session to limit the authority of local officials to make rules aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. That would include mask…
Nonprofit planning to host fundraiser to help save mental health department from budget cuts
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, could lose 10% of its budget next year because of federal budget cuts. To save the program, the nonprofit will host a golf tournament…
Local family experiences breakthrough cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally.…
Camping Free in Big South Fork on National Parks Anniversary
The Big South Fork National Recreation Area along the Kentucky-Tennessee border is offering free camping and free backcountry permits to mark the National Park Service's 105th anniversary on Aug. 25.
Tourism Decline in Tennessee Not as Bad As Nation Rate in 2020
Tennessee saw a 31.6% decline in tourism from the previous year, compared with a 42% drop for the nation at large.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Temporarily Suspended From Twitter
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was suspended from Twitter on Tuesday for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
Bonnaroo: Vaccination card or negative test now required
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that its festival-goers will be required to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested negative for the virus within the last three days.
Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia. The shutdown is…
Nashville police arrest Lyft driver for assaulting a country music singer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Nashville police have made an arrest in the case of a country music singer who says she was assaulted during a ride-share. Lyft driver Albert Boakye was arrested Monday night. Over the weekend, singer Clare Dunn…
North Georgia School Districts may test drinking water for lead
NORTHWEST, GA (WDEF) - As students begin to return to the classroom, several North Georgia school districts are deciding whether they will take part in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids program that will cover the cost of…
Thousands of tires illegally dumped on private property-reward offered
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Just off of Interstate 75, near exit 20 sits acres of land owned by Larry Armour with Armour commercial real estate-but he’s not the only one using this property. On the property, you’ll…
No active shooter found at Tennessee high school
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office says no suspect was found.
Tennessee State clearing returning students' balances
Tennessee State University says it's clearing the account balances of students returning to study this fall.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie…