SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Former city manager Janice Cagle was voted out after a 3-2 commissioners vote Thursday night and Soddy-Daisy resident Sharon Gretza said she supports it. "It’s time for a change in Soddy, it’s time for people to understand that…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Soddy-Daisy's city manager was removed Thursday after a 3 to 2 commissioners vote. Newly elected Commissioner Steven Everett was sworn in and shortly after accused, then city manager, Janince Cagle of using her position to drive down the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga housing prices have jumped more than 16% in the past year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors president Brandi Pearl Thompson said there are several reason the housing market has raised so much in Chattanooga. She said there…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee- It’s Toilet paper shortage Deja Vu as people are leaving shelves bare as COVID cases go up. "Paper aisle was totally empty I even took pictures of it to send my wife because it was a joke," said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "I hate it when those people call me they’re like the devil of the earth I hate them so much." Medicare open enrollment is open through December 7th and with that, comes Medicare spam calls. "My phone goes…
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - "I’ve been here for 15 years and every single year there’s supposedly something that’s going to eat into the business and your local pharmacy," said Pharmacist Phillip Smith. Smith with access family pharmacy said he doesn’t…
HIXSON, Tennessee- Marijuana is still illegal in Tennessee, but in the past few weeks four more states have legalized it. Tennessee it’s not legal recreationally or medically. Senator Janice Bowling has called for the medical version to be legalized. Pharmacist…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a partnership with Tennessee Reconnect and the Department of Labor and Workforce. "Obviously no one expected there to be a pandemic this year," said Justin Groenert. This partnership will allow people who are unemployed…
CHARLESTON, Tennessee- Some neighbors of the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Bradley County feel they are the last to know when something goes wrong. Plant officials confirmed on Friday, one of the five contract workers injured during an industrial accident at…
One of the 5 injured contract workers did not survive.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State Community College has entered a Modified Phase 2. It goes fully into effect on Monday. There’s some confusion on what that actually means, basically it boils down to campus is open for business, but not freely open…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Unemployment benefits claims are the lowest they have been since March both across the country and in Tennessee. Director of Communications with the Tennessee Depart of Labor and Workforce Chris Cannon said in the last six weeks claims have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Each year the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosts a veteran ceremony. "To make sure that we can show the world that we’re proud of our veterans," said Alsobrook. Traditionally, it’s held at the National Cemetery, but due to…
Dalton State is in a similar situation that most high education schools are in. Enrollment is down. Student affairs Vice President Jodi Johnson said even though retention rate actually went up, freshman enrollment is down 3.5%, which is about what they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As COVID-19 case surge across the area, there appears to be an end in sight, after Pfizer said the first round of its late stage trials could be up to 90% effective. But there is still a lot we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine comes out, Wall Street soared. "It helps you avoid the short term swings, the roller coaster ride, and it produces superior long-term returns as it has for 90 years," said Barnett and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the next few days, people can save lives in more than one way by donating blood. Blood Assurance and Wounded Warriors Project have partnered up for Veterans Day. If you donate blood with Blood Assurance…
There will likely be a presidential recount vote in Georgia as the state is still too close to call. Georgia politics is also making news as control of the senate will likely come down to Georgia as both Senate seats…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee - There are currently 1207 active cases in Hamilton county. Dr. Paul Hendricks said a COVID-19 active case is a positive case still in isolation. A person is considered active usually for 10 days. "Before they come out…
DALTON, Georgia- Election Day has passed but Georgia voters will have another election to participate in. There will be a Senate race January runoff between Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock. Georgia was the only state to have 2…
MEIGS COUNTY- Sweet Stitches has sold 500 Meigs County Strong t- shirts already and orders are still coming in. Owner Brittany Murray said she never expected the shirt sale to take off like it has. She said even though it's hard…
MEIGS COUNTY, -- Tuesday’s bus crash resulting in the death of Bus Driver, Lisa Dillard, and a 7 year old girl hits close to home for Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle Owner Dustin Lankford. He said he thought his son…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- W road has partially reopened on Monday evening after being closed since 8 A.M on Monday. Even though drivers can get through now traffic will be down to one lane in the 3900 block for an estimated 60…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State is getting some help from Tennessee to offset the cost of textbooks. The school is getting $15,000 in grants. Biology professor Michael Anderson said some students aren't always able to take the class because they can't…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Last November, the Chattanooga Fire Department received the final word from a payroll study. The study found the C.F.D. is paid significantly less than cities like Huntsville, Memphis, and Nashville. Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association's President Jack Thompson said the…