Rough Weekend at Dollywood
Decoration falls on park visitors, glass blower injured in separate incident.
TWRA reports multiple drowning incidents in Middle Tennessee waters
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports this was a dangerous weekend on the water in the middle part of the state. -- On Saturday, a fisherman waded out into the Duck River and lost his footing. The…
Hamilton Co. Covid cases mixed today as they shoot up all around us
Tennessee hit new record high today, North Carolina did on Saturday, Huntsville Alabama hit hard
Pulitzer winning photographer talks to local art students
The program is our weekly look at What's Right With Our Schools
Sheriff comments on protesters charged with burning one of his flags
"don't block emergency vehicles that's on it's call and you don't destroy public property."
Is there a swimming pool shortage as we hit hottest week?
A local pool company in Chattanooga says the demand was so high they sold out of above ground pools in May.
UGA student calls out her classmates over Covid-19 attitude
She says many couldn't care less if grandma dies in the name of a shot-gunned Bud Light.
Hamilton County releases phases of school reopening
Reopening is based on the number of active cases in Hamilton County.
Blood Assurance needs recovered Covid-19 patients to donate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Blood Assurance is asking for patients who have recovered from the Coronavirus to donate their plasma. The medical director for Blood assurance says one convalescent plasma donation can help save 3-4 lives. Blood assurance says even…
District Attorney vows to continue prosecutions despite Covid-19 case
"Fear is a liar. We don’t believe him."
Suspect killed by police officer in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Rockwood this morning (The county above Rhea County). The case began with a domestic abuse case on Highway 27. A male and female were fighting in a…
Legal action on both Tenn & Georgia versions of heartbeat abortion laws
Tennessee Governor signs new abortion bill into law, judge immediately blocks it.
Dalton suspends Municipal Court as Covid-19 cases rise
Whitfield County has seen an increase of more than 400 new cases in the last week
Federal judge rules against Nashville bar owners
A judge has ruled against some Nashville bar owners who sought a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions.
Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins' name after 87 years
The Washington NFL team is shedding the “Redskins” name effective immediately.
‘Chattanooga Unite’ concert at Tennessee Riverpark
The Friends of the Festival organization held the 'Chattanooga Unite' concert Saturday at the Tennessee Riverpark.
TECH BYTE: Apps Help Improve Your Gardening Skills
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you turn your black thumb into a green thumb.
Chattanooga city council candidate and activists served multiple warrants
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Mott & Williams have both bonded out. https://www.facebook.com/rere.t.artist/videos/10157434218780737/ Original Story: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier today, Chattanooga police issued arrest warrants for four protestors that allegedly obstructed an intersection and blocked an emergency vehicle attempting to get…
Chattanooga Police are investigating Sunday morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga police department is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. According to CPD, they responded to a person shot call at 4026 Shallowford Road. When they arrived on the scene, they found a 26-year-old…
Tennessee lawmaker says he has COVID-19
A Tennessee state lawmaker says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Hamilton Health Department warns of possible COVID-19 exposures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The health department also has a new possible exposure warning. Press Release - July 11, 2020 Health Department Reports a COVID-19 Death, Exposure at Coolidge Park, Old Chicago Pizza (Hixson), Tennessee Aquarium, and the Quillin-Hammonds Wedding…
Crossville man arrested in connection to Hixson business fires
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga fire department says that 36-year-old Robert Franklin, of Crossville was arrested and charged with two counts of arson on Saturday. Franklin is accused of setting fires…
First Day of Mask Mandate
Despite CPD choosing not to enforce the mask mandate, we asked people here within the city of Chattanooga how they feel about the mandate and the penalties that come with it.
Mayor Kevin Brooks released from the hospital
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks has been released from the hospital after his bout with double pneumonia and Covid-19. He has been at Tennova-Cleveland since July 1st. Mayor Brooks went to the hospital with breathing problems and…
