Two Families Escape Early Morning House Fire
Two families escaped a burning home early this morning on Hamilton Avenue.
Health & Human Services Orders COVID-19 Vaccinations for Workers
The federal Department of Health and Human Services is requiring employees who provide care for patients to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Moving company boom as housing market continues to be red hot
As the housing market in Tennessee and North Georgia continue to boom other industries have seen similar expansion.
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…
Hamilton County will require students to wear masks on Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools have announced their mask policy for the start of schools. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson explained the policy in a video to parents. Basically, all staff must wear masks for the first…
Catoosa County Fire Department Acquires New Search & Rescue Truck
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County Fire Department is showing off their new, heavy engine truck. This Search and Rescue truck holds more equipment to adjust for the firefighter's advanced skills. After 9/11, Homeland Security gave a…
Health Department reports 3 Covid exposures
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports four separate cases of public Covid-19 exposures. The first is a potential exposure in the dining room of Homewood Suites at 2250 Center Street. The period was August 2-5. The second…
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.…
Remembering Bobby Bowden.......And The "Marrying Man's House"
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) -- Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden will be laid to rest Saturday. In Tallahassee, where he built Florida State into a national powerhouse. Bowden was 91 years old when he died…
CDC Urges COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women
Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and stillbirths. The updated guidance comes after a CDC analysis of new safety data showed no increased risks of miscarriage for those who received at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
EXPLAINER: What's at Stake in Boys Scouts Bankruptcy Case
A judge will hold a hearing starting Thursday to decide whether to approve a settlement agreement. At stake is the possibility the Boy Scouts of America will be forced to liquidate its assets and cease to exist.
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.
Plan to replace aging postal truck fleet delayed by lawsuit
The primary fleet of vehicles — dating to 1987 — was due to be replaced under a new contract but the winning bid for the new trucks is being challenged.
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.
Rescuers carry out injured hike at Pocket Wilderness
MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The rocky terrain at the Pocket Wilderness Cumberland Trail claimed another injured hiker on Tuesday. A 19 year old male fell and injured his ankle on the trail around 4 PM. A total of 53…
Here is where we stand now on masks in Hamilton County schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Parents in Hamilton County are up in the air about whether their children will have to wear masks when they return to school on Thursday. Here is where we stand right now: -- Hamilton County is NOT…
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…
Mayor Kelly's budget presentation to Chattanooga City Council
Mayor Kelly said there will not be an increase in tax rate due to cutting unnecessary spending and he wants to focus on increasing firefighter and police officer pay.
Mother tells story of how blood donations saved her baby's life
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s scary and I think I knew just enough as a nurse but I think that made it a little worse maybe. Just because I know the adult side and it's kind of like…
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…
Truck driver shortage driven by parking
“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”