Nashville to begin 1st economic reopening phase on Monday
Nashville is set to begin the first phase of reopening its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
East Hamilton principal named Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools
Hamilton County (Press Release) - Brent Eller, principal of East Hamilton School, is the 2020 Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools. The school year has been challenging for East Hamilton, home to sixth through twelfth-grade students in the…
Tennessee Tornado Victims To Receive Letter from FEMA
Tennessee residents who applied for assistance from FEMA after sustaining damage in the April 12-13 tornadoes and storms will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase By Another 37,319
The latest unemployment claims for the week of May 2 in Tennessee saw another increase with 37,319 new filings.
Alabama mayor, wife diagnosed with COVID-19
GREENVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A south Alabama mayor and his wife have both been diagnosed with COVID-19. Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon says he and his wife Janice both tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes the illness. McLendon says…
Taking a look at the Chattanooga Zoo reopening changes
"Everybody has to use on line tickets for the first few days."
Another drug overdose on Wednesday in Grundy County
"because of this code that people live by... 'we can't tell'... there's going to be more people die."
Athens will take action against car show for Covid-19 violation
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The city of Athens has announced it will take action against the organizer of a car show last weekend. The show, called Destination Athens, was organized by a group of businesses called Tennessee Driven. Despite numerous…
Murray County Will Not Receive Federal Disaster Relief Funds
Murray County, Georgia has its fair share of damage following the Easter Sunday storm but apparently they won’t receive federal funding to rebuilding.
SEC schools expect campuses to be open in the fall
More than half of ACC schools also plan to reopen this fall.
University of Tennessee system looking to return to class in the fall
This includes UTC
Truck Driver arrested for Cold Case murders in Tennessee & Wyoming
DNA traces links former long-haul driver to 1990s murders of women
Westin, West Village donate bags of groceries to those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As families across the area struggle with both storm cleanup and COVID-19 closures, one Chattanooga hotel is making sure no one goes without food on their tables. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday,…
Chattanooga nurses thanked by local artists
See some of the individual notes the artists designed.
Shaw temporarily shuts down plant in Meigs County over Covid-19 case
They will cleanse the plant and then reopen it.
Dentist and Hair Salons reopen their doors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Wednesday is the first day barber shops, dentist offices, hair and nail salons may open. Because these businesses are considered “close contact” operations, Governor Bill Lee announced that they must operate under strict guidelines. It's been…
Health Department reminds us what is NOT reopening
Health Department also announces a spike in cases but most are linked among family members and co-workers.
Cleveland High pushes back graduation in face of student protest
School system rescheduling May graduation for June date with details still to be worked out.
Woman Found Hanging in Woods Identified
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office has identified the body of a woman found hanging in the woods 27-year-old, Christina Coffelt.
Ginsburg, from hospital, joins in on 'Obamacare' arguments
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute involving Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women.
Tennessee reports 1st death of state inmate in outbreak
Tennessee officials have reported the first death of a state inmate who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, hints of more
Astronomers have discovered the closest black hole to Earth. It's so close its sister stars can be seen with the naked eye.
Grundy officials investigate woman found hanging in woods
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death near Gruetli-Laager Tuesday evening. The Sheriff says the body of a woman was found hanging in a wooded area. They have not ruled out foul play at…
Restaurants awarded the most CHA COVID-19 Mitigation Grants
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga awarded 142 small businesses COVID-19 mitigation grants. The up to 5,000 dollar grants were offered for businesses renting spaces to pay for expenses, rent or payroll. Restaurants were awarded the most grants, 44 of them.…