Lawmakers will reintroduce a bill aimed at medical "surprises"
"(your insurance company and medical providers) need to work out what the payment needs to be, not the patient."
Business Owners and Their Customers: Lack of Covid-19 Restrictions
Manager of Mean Mug Nicholas Knable says the coffee shop is looking for ways to accommodate people who will not wear masks, "We allow them to order but we take it out to them. We don't really let them come in."
Regal Cinemas shutting down temporarily
""This is not a decision we made lightly, and we did everything in our power to support safe and sustainable reopenings in all of our markets ."
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - October is Breast cancer awareness month. It's an annual campaign to increase awareness of this deadly disease. During the month of October you can see buildings change their lights to pink, in order to help raise awareness…
Breast Cancer Survivor gives back to those going through treatment currently
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A breast cancer survivor is doing her part in giving back by helping women who are currently going through treatment. Kimberly Horwitz was diagnosed with Breast cancer in February of last year after she found a lump. …
TBI clears Deputy Jordan Long-Ross in fatal shooting
"there is no evidence of criminal liability on the part of the involved HCSO Officer."
CFD is Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fire Prevention Week is this week and the Chattanooga fire department is "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen". CFD is "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires.…
Weather in the classroom has gone VIRTUAL
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 2020 has changed the way we do many things----including weather in the classroom. Weather in the classroom has gone virtual. For the rest of this year, we are bringing the weather to you 2020 style. In the…
White House Press Secretary McEnany tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19.
TECH BYTE: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
It's easier for kids to come across an inappropriate website than you might think.
Deadly crash on Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga police department is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Brainerd Road. According to CPD, the single car crash happened on Saturday in the 3500 block of Brainerd Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="3529 Brainerd Rd.…
Reminder: Voter Registration deadline is Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you haven't registered to vote yet, then Monday is your last chance. If you are requesting an absentee ballot then the election commission must receive receive your request by October 27th. Early voting begins on October…
N95 mask maker to create 220-job, $25M Tennessee facility
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A manufacturer of N95 respirator masks plans to set up a $25 million facility in Tennessee that is expected to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years. The state Department of Economic and…
Chris Christie hospitalized with 'mild' virus symptoms
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tweeted that he’s checked himself into a hospital, hours after he announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Christie said Saturday that after consulting with his doctors, he went to Morristown Medical…
Strong Tropical Storm Gamma drenches Cancun area of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tropical Storm Gamma has hit the resort-dotted coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula at near-hurricane force, flooding streets, knocking down trees and stranding people trying to return from outlying islands. The storm came ashore near Tulum with…
Good grief! 'Peanuts' celebrates 70th anniversary with art
NEW YORK (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic won’t stop Charlie Brown, Snoopy or the “Peanuts” gang from marking an important birthday and they’re hoping to raise the spirits of sick kids while celebrating. The beloved comic marks its 70th anniversary…
Alumni at Barrett's undergrad school sign letter of concern
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Supreme Court hopeful Amy Coney Barrett graduated with honors in 1994 from a small liberal arts school - Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. But more than 1,500 alumni are not proud of their school's ties…
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Donald Trump says in a video from his hospital quarters that he is feeling better as he battles the novel coronavirus and hopes to “be back soon.” Trump tweeted the video Saturday evening. His doctor…
Glass Street Gateway improvements
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Glass House Collective and their many partners are working very hard to make the Glass Street Gateway safer. The Gateway area is the five minute walking radius of the Glass Street Save-A-Lot to Dodson Avenue and…
Black lives block party
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga and other local groups threw a block party today in support of protesters that are due in court this week. The event also raised awareness on the importance of voting and other…
Voter Registration at the community market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Alton Park Community Market looked a little bit different this week. The usual weekly market had a few additions. Several organizations came together to organize a Voter registration drive for the community. The main focus of…
Racial unity worship rally
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - In an open area of Camp Jordan, folks gathered outside Friday night with their chairs and in their cars. They were there for an event that was organized by several folks including a group of…
Blackburn, who traveled with Trump, tests negative for virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn has tested negative for the coronavirus after potentially being exposed earlier this week. A spokesperson confirmed the U.S. senator's negative test on Friday. The Republican had traveled with President Donald Trump ahead…
The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virus
WASHINGTON - Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and whether additional senators may have been exposed. North Carolina Sen.…