KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three people were injured Monday night at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. One of the main attractions at the museum is an actual wall of ice to portray the iceberg that sank the cruise liner.…
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has sent nearly half a million dollars to farmers who have vaccinated their cattle against respiratory diseases and other maladies over the past two years. But Republican Gov. Bill Lee,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Brooks said he is still scheduled to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The 2020 school year was like no other in recent history. "Last year we were totally in survival mode," says Chattanooga mom of five Cara Hicks. The Tennessee Department of Education offers exams -…
By JEFF MARTIN and TERRENCE FRASER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Law enforcement say the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - UTC students will be required to wear masks at all indoor locations on the campus for the fall semester, according to the University of Tennessee. A release says campuses will begin the fall semester…
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Catoosa County has launched TextMyGov. It’s a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging service. It’s making answers and community help just a…
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to resume the city's curbside recycling services within the next 60 days and give truck drivers a pay increase.
Three people were injured after an iceberg wall collapsed at the Titanic Museum attraction in Pigeon Forge.
Meat processer Tyson Foods will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to retry a former University of Tennessee researcher accused of hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving research grants from the federal government.
Three employees were shot at the Smile Direct Club on Antioch Pike in Nashville around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The shooter was shot by police and taken to a local hospital.
ASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The rise of the Delta variant of the Covid virus is hitting schools just as they are heading back for a new year. Both the CDC and local health officials are recommending that schools go back…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s top health official says the state sees no signs that the resurgence of COVID-19 is slowing, though she saw hope in a recent bump in vaccinations. Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- If everybody’s able to get vaccinated it reduces transmission overall. Reduced transmission reduces cases. Reduced cases reduces the risk of mutation," said Pharmacist Jordan Morrison with Access Family Pharmacy. A month after the goal was…
Jessica White of Hixson is one of the suspects who were indicted.
The state government has partnered with the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to pass a bill requiring all beauty professionals to complete anti-domestic violence training beginning in January.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A very talented illustrator has honed her skills at the Center for Creative Arts in Chattanooga for the past few years. Now, the nation is taking notice. Chad Burnette teaches Visual Art at…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Department of Justice announces a settlement with a Ringgold healthcare provider in an opioid prescription complaint. North Georgia Healthcare Center and CEO Delaine Hunter agreed to pay $130,000 to settle allegations. Prosecutors say that a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect for a domestic shooting last week in Brainerd. A 30 year old woman flagged down an EMS officer last Monday night and said she had been shot. She was shot at…
Teaching history on any level can be a challenge. But for one McCallie teacher, history is simply a way of life. And now, Dr. Duke Richey is being honored for his hard work. Richey is a teacher at The McCallie…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Downside Up is a non profit organization that aims to create a safe space for both children and adults with disabilities. What started as a weekend getaway camp for families of children with disabilities-has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga Native stationed in Pearl Harbor is showing off her skills as an aviation mechanic by performing maintenance on a helicopter that's aboard a U.S. Navy Warship. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd class, Stephanie Burnette has been…
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
