Another 21 new Covid-19 cases has Health Department concerned
"We want to caution people that are out there that it's still the same virus it has been all along.. it's still extremely contagious."
Found your green thumb? Frost could ruin it all
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Planters beware! Frost could be coming our way. During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been testing out their green thumb. This weekend may test your true gardening skills. Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist, Patrick Core…
Hutton & Smith Brewery Making Major Adjustments
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Local businesses are all struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic. Breweries are getting ready to face a harsh reality as the peak of their season is approaching fast. Hutton and Smith Brewery has been selling their cans of…
Smoky Mountains National Park to reopen over weekend
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to reopen on Saturday, becoming one of the biggest federal attractions to reopen amid the national lockdown prompted by the coronavirus crisis.
"Losing my classroom was like losing my second home"
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been almost a month since a series of tornadoes swept through Hamilton County. And clean up is still going on across much of our area, including in a local elementary school. May 4th through…
Check Out North Georgia’s Library Renovations
After 20 years of little to no renovations, you can now expect a more enhanced library experience in North Georgia.
Justice Department is dropping Flynn's Trump-Russia case
The Justice Department says it's dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Nashville to begin 1st economic reopening phase on Monday
Nashville is set to begin the first phase of reopening its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
East Hamilton principal named Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools
Hamilton County (Press Release) - Brent Eller, principal of East Hamilton School, is the 2020 Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools. The school year has been challenging for East Hamilton, home to sixth through twelfth-grade students in the…
Tennessee Tornado Victims To Receive Letter from FEMA
Tennessee residents who applied for assistance from FEMA after sustaining damage in the April 12-13 tornadoes and storms will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase By Another 37,319
The latest unemployment claims for the week of May 2 in Tennessee saw another increase with 37,319 new filings.
Alabama mayor, wife diagnosed with COVID-19
GREENVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A south Alabama mayor and his wife have both been diagnosed with COVID-19. Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon says he and his wife Janice both tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes the illness. McLendon says…
Taking a look at the Chattanooga Zoo reopening changes
"Everybody has to use on line tickets for the first few days."
Another drug overdose on Wednesday in Grundy County
"because of this code that people live by... 'we can't tell'... there's going to be more people die."
Athens will take action against car show for Covid-19 violation
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The city of Athens has announced it will take action against the organizer of a car show last weekend. The show, called Destination Athens, was organized by a group of businesses called Tennessee Driven. Despite numerous…
Murray County Will Not Receive Federal Disaster Relief Funds
Murray County, Georgia has its fair share of damage following the Easter Sunday storm but apparently they won’t receive federal funding to rebuilding.
SEC schools expect campuses to be open in the fall
More than half of ACC schools also plan to reopen this fall.
University of Tennessee system looking to return to class in the fall
This includes UTC
Truck Driver arrested for Cold Case murders in Tennessee & Wyoming
DNA traces links former long-haul driver to 1990s murders of women
Westin, West Village donate bags of groceries to those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As families across the area struggle with both storm cleanup and COVID-19 closures, one Chattanooga hotel is making sure no one goes without food on their tables. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday,…
Chattanooga nurses thanked by local artists
See some of the individual notes the artists designed.
Shaw temporarily shuts down plant in Meigs County over Covid-19 case
They will cleanse the plant and then reopen it.
Dentist and Hair Salons reopen their doors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Wednesday is the first day barber shops, dentist offices, hair and nail salons may open. Because these businesses are considered “close contact” operations, Governor Bill Lee announced that they must operate under strict guidelines. It's been…
Health Department reminds us what is NOT reopening
Health Department also announces a spike in cases but most are linked among family members and co-workers.
