Deadly week for Covid-19 in Hamilton County
Fatalities and new cases are up, active cases and hospitalizations are down.
2020 Census Community Canvassing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 Census is well underway and the United Census Bureau's deadline for getting an accurate count has been shortened. August 15th the city of Chattanooga will be going door to door to leave reminders for residents…
How to protect your child's computer from viruses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Although school is back in session this year , a large number of students won't be returning to the classroom. Instead they’ll be in front of their computers watching virtual lessons and working remotely. While some students…
Memphis university sends researchers to study NC earthquake
The University of Memphis says specialists from its earthquake research center are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake.
Muralist will paint woman's suffrage tribute this weekend in Athens
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A mural will be painted in downtown Athens this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. Artist Sam Welty will be painting the mural, celebrating when Harry Burn cast a…
Coronavirus pandemic not slowing down Mobile Wedding Chapel
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - 110, that's how many weddings Soddy-Daisy residents James and Dianne Donaldson have officiated. "We enjoy doing it. I mean, to me looking into the couple's eyes as they say their vows, sometimes makes my heart melt…
Food City offers another TeleHealth option
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - More telehealth services are available thanks to a partnership between Food City and Reliant Immune Diagnostics. The telehealth service or M-D Box allows access to a licensed physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The…
More school buildings closed & reporting school Covid-19 cases
School Covid-19 case reporting is still spotty across the area and in Tennessee, but officials are working to improve it. They promise you will be able to monitor the situation in each school... eventually.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Alabama mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered…
Our First Responder of the Month is an entire shift of firefighters
"we have 26 fire companies and 25 fire stations and every single one of those do an outstanding job on all three shifts"
Inside Look at Deep Cleaning in Covid Schools
Chattanooga school of arts and science and Loftis Middle School announced Covid exposures, forcing them to shut down for 48 hours.
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
negotiations ordered by a judge between Kemp and Bottoms broke down.
Nashville reopening some bars next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The mayor of Tennessee’s capital city says he plans to roll back restrictions that have shuttered bars, allowing them to reopen starting Monday with strict limits in place. Nashville Mayor John Cooper said Thursday that bars…
Tennessee's new bill protects against Covid-19 lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A new bill is headed to the governor’s desk for final approval. It's the Tennessee Recovery & Safe Harbor Act and it aims to provide COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and schools. …
Crews try to tame massive forest fire north of Los Angeles
Light winds and scattered thundershowers have helped calm the flames of a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles.
Chattanooga Airport adds Nonstop United Service to Houston
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport has been working hard during the Covid-19 summer months. Officials say they have now added a nonstop United service flight to Houston, Texas. This new flight addition will begin on October 1st and allow…
New Tennessee Jobless Claims Drop to 10,036
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall.
City, county public officials discuss alleged situation involving 911 worker's appearance
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was mentioned during a recent Chattanooga City Council meeting that a Hamilton County 911 worker was given a warning about her hair. "She was called into the office and told she had to change…
Charleston picks first black female mayor in Tennessee
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Donna McDermott has made history in Tennessee by becoming the state's first female, African-American mayor. The Charleston Commission chose her to take over the job Tuesday night. The vice-mayor replaces longtime Mayor Walter Goode who passed…
Professor proposes a cylinder around the Cleveland Confederate monument
It would obscure the monument, but turn it into a new historical display.
Chattanooga Fire Department recovering from Covid-19 cases
"we're kind of used to operating in that world anyway."
Church brings gifts for Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
"It just releases something in my heart."
Chattanooga gets flights to Houston and Chicago
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport announces new flights to Houston and the resumption of flights to Chicago. The Houston flights will be on United Express (operated by SkyWest). The daily flight will arrive at 5:18 PM and depart at…
2 school buildings closed after Covid-19 cases
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County is closing two school buildings for the rest of the week for cleaning. CSAS and Loftis Middle school will both be closed on Thursday and Friday after both buildings have had a brush with a…