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WGU Tennessee Launches Annual Tenn-K Scholarship Campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) – In celebration of WGU Tennessee’s 10th anniversary, the accredited, nonprofit online university is awarding $10,000 scholarships to up to 10 Tennesseans as part of its annual Tenn-K Scholarship program. “For the past 10 years,…

Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Grammy-winning sound engineer accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint in Tennessee has been fatally shot by police. Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron says an officer killed 54-year-old…

Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Suicide Policy

UPDATE: Attempted suicide calls are handled on a case-by-case basis according to a statement from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and should be handled by medical personnel. Rodney East plans to attend the Commissioners Meeting to voice his concerns about the…

Economists predict recession in America in 2023

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many national economists and financial experts believe the United States will enter a recession at some point in 2023. Apogee Wealth Partners Principal and Co-Founder Chris Hopkins says the "general consensus" among most is that we will…

New Design for Tennessee Disability License Plates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new license plate design is now available for Tennessee citizens with disabilities. They will receive a new license plate with their vehicle registration renewal this year. The new design shares the same look and feel…

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