Authorities: Suspect in Tennessee stabbing was truck driver
Authorities in Tennessee say a man who fatally stabbed three employees and wounded a customer at a travel center was a truck driver from North Carolina.
2-year-old makes hugs during Covid-19 Pandemic
Chattanooga (WDEF) - A local 2-year-old is on a mission to send a hug to everyone in need during Covid-19. What started as a friendly surprise for her grandparents quickly turned into a viral sensation Charley and her mother Amanda…
Tennessee leads nation in "breakup" talk during Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A company that collects dating information has pegged Tennessee as the leading breakup state during the Covid-19 pandemic. ForeverMoments.com put together a map of the nation by crunching geotagged tweets in March. They looked for the words…
Tuesday Covid-19 Cases in our area
1 new death in Whitfield County, new cases lead to curfew in Marion County
Chattanooga City Council votes on Small Business COVID-19 Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It wasn't your typical Chattanooga City Council meeting on Tuesday. Council members have been broadcasting their meetings on Zoom, but as members navigate virtual meetings they’re taking a different approach on how they interact with the…
Logan's Steakhouse & Old Chicago restaurants victim of Covid-19
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago restaurants may not survive the Covid-19 pandemic. CraftWorks Holdings, based in Nashville, was already in bankruptcy before the crisis. They had sent their workers home when the virus spread. Now the company…
Local Organizations & KFC help feed students during Spring Break
Hamilton County, Tenn (WDEF)-Some families in our area depend on schools to help feed their children. But Hamilton County faculty, staff, and community groups have refused to let their students go hungry, even during spring break. Chattanooga based ‘We Over…
Marion County instituting a Covid-19 curfew
"we've got to do something to help curb this spread"
The Salvation Army is Now Delivering to the Homeless
“So the Salvation is going into our un-housed neighbors’ communities to help them with social distancing, so they don’t have to congregate to receive needs" said Salvation Army's Director of Communications Kimberly George.
Theft suspects also charged with Safer at home violation in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have cited two theft suspects with violating the shelter in place order. Early this morning, officers checked out motorcycles parked behind the Target. When they arrived, they found two men strapping down a pair…
Food City won't cap the number of customers in their stores
"We've installed our plexi glass shields at all of our check stands"
Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Health Dept. releases map of Covid-19 cases in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For the first time, health officials are telling us where the positive Covid-19 cases live in Hamilton County. They announced 9 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the total in Hamilton County to 84. 13 people are in…
Community supplies Signal Mountain Police with sanitizer
"We have some officers that didn't have any in their car."
Deputy shoots stabbing suspect at Tennessee travel center
Authorities says a sheriff’s deputy who responded to a travel center in Tennessee where multiple people were stabbed shot the suspect.
Death toll up to 9 from outbreak at Tennessee nursing home
Nine people have now died in a coronavirus outbreak at a Tennessee nursing home that saw more than 100 people test positive.
TVA giving $100K to tornado relief in 3 Tennessee counties
The Tennessee Valley Authority says it is giving $100,000 to relief funds in three Middle Tennessee counties that were hit hard by tornadoes in early March.
Gov. Lee sees hope heading into Covid-19 surge
"It is a welcome relief to get some good news"
Dade officials happier with Cloudland Canyon crowds
This weekend there were more locals than out-of-staters at the park and the overall numbers are down.
Monday Covid-19 Cases still climbing
See our breakdown of new case here in the Tennessee Valley
Coronavirus pandemic and mental health
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you’re feeling fear or anxiety in the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. “You don’t have to suffer in silence that there are resources out there and that if you are struggling with your mental health…
Domestic Abuse shoots up while we are sheltering at home
89% increase in Domestic violence cases in Hamilton County
Zoo treating their animals with kids gloves after Tiger Covid infection
" all of our keepers, staff that are working with cats, wear masks and gloves."
Home schooling during the Coronavirus pandemic
Students, parents and teachers are trying to do the best they can while learning from home during the Coronavirus pandemic.
