Wall at Titanic Museum Collapses Injuring Visitors
Three people were injured after an iceberg wall collapsed at the Titanic Museum attraction in Pigeon Forge.
Food giant Tyson to require vaccination for all US workers
Meat processer Tyson Foods will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chinese espionage retrial sought for Tennessee researcher
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.
Shooting In Nashville Sends Three Employees To Hospital
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.
Speaker Cameron threatens special session to stop school mask mandates
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…
Tennessee health chief: No signs COVID resurgence is slowing
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…
U.S. reaches vaccination goal a month late, despite Tennessee, Georgia rates lagging
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…
State charges 4 with smuggling contraband into Bledsoe prison
Jessica White of Hixson is one of the suspects who were indicted.
Local Beauty Professionals to Take Anti-Domestic Violence Training
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.
What's Right With Our Schools: CCA Student Earns National Art Award
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…
Ringgold healthcare provider settle opioid prescription case
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…
Police charge man with domestic shooting in Brainerd
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…
McCallie Teacher Now Up For National Award
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…
Downside Up aims at creating a safe space for both adults and children with disabilities
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 Native Performs maintenance on Helicopter aboard U.S. Navy Warship
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…
U.S. Senate Unveils Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
US to evacuate journalists, aid workers from Afghanistan
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States
I-40 bridge linking Arkansas, Tennessee re-opened
Authorities on Saturday night reopened the eastbound lane of Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that had been closed ever since a crack was discovered in the span in May.
TECH BYTE: Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Let's get some tips from the Better Business Bureau on how to shop without getting scammed.
Event to Honor Man Killed in Drunk Driving Crash Displays Forgiveness and Advocacy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Ten years ago this weekend, Tiki Finlayson received the call no mother wants to ever get. Her son Kevin had been killed in a drunk driving crash. "Today is the tenth anniversary of my…
Off the Grid Solar power
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Solar energy was on display this weekend in Chattanooga and is gearing up for a solar-powered weekend. Get off the grid showed the power of solar energy by powering the riverfront nights concerts and vendors.…
Skydiving school
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many people, when they think of going skydiving they are thinking of a tandem jump. Although that’s an option Chattanooga Skydiving Company has a school training program for people to jump solo and get licensed.…
Disney requiring US employees to be vaccinated against virus
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Walt Disney Company has joined other large companies in requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The company said in a statement Friday that it will be requiring all salaried and non-union hourly employees in…
TVA demolishes 50s-era Johnsonville coal plant
NEW JOHNSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority has demolished a coal plant that began generating electricity in the 1950s. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=201768425253345&extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C The implosion early Saturday destroyed a 600-foot smokestack and 10 boilers at the former Johnsonville Fossil Plant. The…