The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual firefly event.
In-person hearings resume with some changes
“EBE: Education Before Everything”
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Every year at this time, the law enforcement community gathers to remember fallen officers during National Police Week. But this year was different. Instead of the rows of officers, just Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy saluted the memorial downtown. This year, the ceremony was recorded. But our camera was also there…
songs about patriotism, trucks, mullets
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We are grateful for all the calls, messages and posts about John Mercer today. We also are sure your tributes are very comforting for his family. You can find many on the News 12 Now Twitter and Facebook accounts. But we do want to share a few of them from former co-workers, media types and viewers: _____…
But none of the parties involved in the decision have raised this as a possibility
Did you know you can capture your very own shadow? It’s an amazing science experiment you are going to want to try at home.
The Rolling Stones have unveiled a new song the band thinks is perfect for these coronavirus times.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced some businesses could start opening as soon as Monday with the majority of businesses opening by the end of the month. “It is our firm intent that by May first, the end of next week, the vast majority of closed businesses in 89 Tennessee counties will be allowed to reopen….
Watch our special report on the 1997 March 29th tornado that hit the same areas of East Brainerd
Watch the video as Jason Lindsey takes a chocolate bunny and makes it explode.
Hamilton County changing where the overflow facility will be and addresses the high number of Covid-19 related deaths here.
Watch the Governor’s presentation plus details on what it does and does not do.
Two more positive cases today, one more death.
Watch our interview with Brendalyn Shropshire and watch her humorous prayer that is a viral sensation.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — In response to the increasing economic uncertainties, President Donald Trump and Congress have been working together to pass emergency legislation. The most recent bill attempts to alleviate work pressures and testing troubles. “We are in uncharted waters, but we are rowing in the right direction,” Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R, Tenn) said. Wednesday night, President Trump signed…
A physical education teacher at Hixson Elementary School is coming up with a creative way to make sure kids stay active while school is out.
As schools, restaurants, stores, entertainment venues and other public spaces close to prevent the spread of coronavirus, zoos and aquariums are no exception — but life still finds a way. To help relieve the stress, boredom and loneliness that come with self-isolation, zookeepers across the U.S. are live-streaming animals for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes….
Millions of Americans are self-isolating right now — including music stars. Several artists have live-streamed mini performances on social media, giving people who are currently holed up at home some live entertainment, just from a distance. On Monday, Global Citizen, an organization that focuses on combating global poverty, announced its “At Home Together” series. The organization, which holds an annual…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Monday evening, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to close all public schools in Georgia from Wednesday through the rest of the month. The order affects schools that had only committed to one week so far. “To keep our students, teachers, and administrators safe and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I am ordering the closure…
“These songs are my heartbreaks, my inspiration, new love and loss.”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Mocs are headed to the Southern Conference tournament as the sixth seed, finishing the season with a 10-8 record. The Mocs’ success this year has been in large part thanks to some big new additions to the roster. News 12’s Angela Moryan sat down with forward Stefan Kenic to see how he’s fitting in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Mocs are headed to the Southern Conference tournament as the sixth seed, finishing the season with a 10-8 record. The Mocs’ success this year has been in large part thanks to some big new additions to the roster. News 12’s Angela Moryan sat down with forward Ramon Vila to see how the team has…