Gov. Lee ends school sport restrictions in Tennessee
Local school and sports association rules can remain in place.
Tennessee adds rural vaccine locations and supply
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health is adding more than 100 new vaccination sites across the state, with an emphasis on serving rural areas. “We’re eager to launch these partnerships to help bring the vital resource of COVID-19…
More Vaccines Rollout as Covid-19 Spread Declines
Now that the major winter holidays are behind us, Hamilton County officials say we are winning the battle against the spread of covid-19.
Ringgold man fighting for his life in San Diego
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- "Ethan dreams ambitiously. He loves his country. I mean, he's just an amazing person and we need a village to help him recover." Meet 20-year-old Ethan and Hayden Burns'. Twin brother's that have a special connection. Hayden…
GameStop drops as Stock Market partially rebounds
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A day after the stock market saw its biggest crash since October the market clawed it way back Thursday. The market's volitivity wasn't the only thing active this week as one stock has gone for a wild ride.…
Erlanger starts new community health program for first time moms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Human Services awarded Erlanger Health System with a “2Gen” grant to fund the formation of a new community health program. The program is called Nurse-Family Partnership, to help first-time, low-income mothers in the…
Annual PIT count measuring homelessness rates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The annual Point-In-Time Count takes place every year on the last Thursday in January. This federally mandated PIT count helps provide lawmakers with a detailed understanding of the status of homelessness, locally- and nationally. “They use this…
Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6
A liquid nitrogen leak at a northeast Georgia poultry plant has killed six people, with multiple others taken to the hospital.
Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time.
General Motors sets goal of going largely electric by 2035
General Motors has set a goal of making the vast majority of the vehicles it produces electric by 2035.
Tennessee, T-Mobile to Provide Wireless Devices to Students
Tennessee’s Department of Education has announced it's launching a new initiative to provide wireless internet to students across the state.
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting on 6th Avenue
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting on 6th Avenue Wednesday morning. Shortly after 5:30am, police responded to reports of shots fired, which was upgraded to a person shot while en route to the 3600 block…
70 year old suspected of shooting duck hunters on Reelfoot Lake
OBION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Authorities in northwest Tennessee have an unusual murder case on their hands. They are looking for a 70 year old retiree with no criminal history. But he is accused of shooting two duck hunters on…
CPD chosen for $700,000 federal grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the first time the Chattanooga Police Department was chosen for a $700,000 Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant. “There’s so many people affected by it, from, you know, the neighbor down the street to even the…
Ringgold youth recovering after near drowning in San Diego
The former Heritage High student was visiting his twin brother in the navy when they went swimming in the ocean.
UT introduces new head football coach
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee will pay Josh Heupel $4 million dollars a year for the next six years to coach their football team. Heupel could face probation issues from the Pruitt regime. The deal is a big…
Tennessee lawmaker: FBI took all campaign files in search
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One of several Republican state lawmakers in Tennessee whose homes and legislative offices were searched by federal agents this month says the FBI confiscated all files and documents related to his…
Man Pardoned by President Trump Starts Tennis Foundation
Over 30 years and counting spent serving a prison sentence, canceled by former President Donald Trump.
U.K. COVID-19 variant suspected to be in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed that there are at least two cases of the B-1-1-7 variant in the state, but they wouldn’t confirm the name of the county or counties where the variant was…
76th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
WHITWELL, Tenn (WDEF) - Over 20 years ago, a paper clip project honoring Holocaust victims put Whitwell Middle school on the map. When students at Whitwell Middle School learned about the Holocaust, they responded with a promise to honor every lost…
Cempa Community Care earns Governor's Award of Excellence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local organization has been awarded the Governor Bill Lee award of excellence this week. Cempa Community Care was chosen for this award based on their role in bringing reliable and safe Covid-19 testing to numerous…
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene visiting Dalton, GA
DALTON, Georgia- Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene is in Dalton, GA Wednesday. She’s been scheduled to talk to her constituents starting at 6 pm. Just a day after CNN reporting she expressed support on her Facebook page for the execution of…
Firefighters Battle House Fire in St. Elmo
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Firefighters battled a blaze at a home in St. Elmo in the early morning hours Wednesday. Flames were visible in windows on three sides of the house 4200 block of Ohls Avenue when crews responded shortly…
UCF's Josh Heupel Named as Tennessee Vols New Football Coach
Josh Heupel has been named Tennessee's 27th head football coach.