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Senate Republicans urge Tennesseans to get vaccine

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Republican members of the Tennessee Senate have released a letter to their constituents urging them to get the Covid vaccine. The letter lays out why they believe the vaccine is safe. The Republicans say that while…

Erlanger officials step up and donate blood

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently we are in the middle of a nationwide blood shortage.  So, Erlanger Officials are stepping up by donating blood. Officials say the Pandemic and summer are to blame for less people coming in to…

White Oak Bicycle Co-Op receives special grant

RED BANK, Tennessee  (WDEF)-White Oak Bicycle Cooperative in Red Bank is one of eight organizations nationwide selected for a grant. The Trust for Public Land announced that White Oak co-op was selected to receive a grant from TPL’s Equitable Communities…

Talk Show host now pitches vaccine from hospital

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 now says his listeners should get vaccinated. Phil Valentine’s brother, Mark Valentine, spoke at length on WWTN-FM…

NWS adds damage threat and simplifies flood watch notifications

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The National Weather Service is making some changes to their notifications. Starting August 2nd, The National Weather Service will be simplifying their notifications. So for instance, instead of hearing flash flood watch or floor…

UTC financial aid post pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic will receive aid from the school. UTC is providing financial aid this fall to students in need. Assistant Dean of…

Future Plans For Reflection Riding

One of Chattanooga's more popular "outdoor venues" is making a push for the future. Reflection Riding merged with the Chattanooga Nature Center back in 2017. And now, Reflection Riding has a new plan. With an eye…

Fatal crash closes Paul Huff Parkway for hours

MONDAY UPDATE: Cleveland Police have identified the driver as 61 year old Justin Louissanint. _____________ CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fatal crash closed Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland for hours today. Cleveland police say that the accident happened around 12 this…

Man convicted in Tennessee toddler's 2001 death

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted in the 2001 death of a 15-month old boy. WTVF-TV reports that Christopher Lee Goodwin was found guilty Friday of first-degree felony murder stemming from aggravated child neglect in the…

CFD makes rescue at Greenway Farms Quarry

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga fire department made another rescue at Greenway Farms quarry tonight. The fire department says that they received a call about an injured person who fell around 7. Fire crews were able to reach the patient--secure them…

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