ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - In August, Tennessee Wesleyan University will not only reopen to an expected record number of enrollment, but also to a changed atmosphere. “We’re not taking anything for granted. This is a really different, obviously, environment. We’ve…
"There are some of our local gang members involved in it."
The latest unemployment claims for the week of May 16 in Tennessee saw another increase with 28,692 new filings bringing the total number of claims since March 15 to 532,580.
Tennessee officials are using $5.7 million from the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal settlement for transit bus replacements in three cities.
"I get lots of phones call from people who ask 'doesn't that mean we are going backwards'... no it doesn't."
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend is this weekend and many people will be getting out of the house and onto the water for some family fun. TWRA says Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Election season is coming up quickly. On Thursday, Chattanooga Businessman, Tim Kelly, announced his plans to run for Mayor of Chattanooga. Kelly is the owner of several businesses including Kelly Subaru and Southern Honda Power sports and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee's Unified Command Group and the Chattanooga Housing Authority conducted free Coronavirus testing to residents at two Housing Authority locations today. ICYMI, Chattanooga: Tennessee's Unified-Command Group is coordinating with the Chattanooga Housing Authority to continue…
CHATTNAOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Large attractions like concert venues, museums and theaters can reopen in Hamilton County on Friday. Restaurants and retail will also be able to operate at full capacity -- while complying with CDC guidelines. The expanded reopenings…
A naval air station in Texas is on lockdown after an active shooter was reported near one of the facility’s gates.
TOCCOA, Georgia (WDEF) - Auburn coaching legend Pat Dye is in an Atlanta hospital. A family member has told her church that the 80 year old Dye tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been hospitalized for ongoing kidney…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was another high day for new Covid-19 positive tests in Hamilton County. The Health Department posted 28 new cases, the second highest single day mark yet. But officials have not been concerned about these spikes as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city was supposed see growth then came the COVID-19 pandemic and destructive storms. Now, Chattanooga is grappling with shortcomings in an 8.4 million dollar reduction in projected revenue compared to last year. “Our unanticipated expenses…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Can you tell that Sports Director Rick Nyman is really ready for some live sports? Tonight, he's flashing back to his favorite plays from last season's high school football. And, no, coach never drew them up to…
"I was watching Forest Gump run through the great state of Alabama while I was running through the great state of Alabama."
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 21 year old man was shot Tuesday afternoon on Highway 58. Police say it happened around 2:45 PM in the 4700 block. Witnesses told officers that two vehicles were involved, but they had left the scene.…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -We recently told you about a single mother who was scammed out of several hundred dollars when she paid a deposit for what she thought was her new rental property. Single Mother of four, Tamara Brown…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems, and the Hamilton County Health Department have partnered with Kroger to offer free drive thru testing. The free testing starts Wednesday the 20th at Camp Jordan and will…
43 new cases today, topping the preview high of 41
Wednesday T-Dot is kicking off overnight construction with pile driving tools from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Bars remain closed unless they are serving meals to seated customers.
Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.
Deputies shoot and kill the driver, one deputy was inside car when it was hit.
The indoor graduation went outdoors this year.