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Families head outside as Tennessee state parks reopen

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Harrison Bay State Park Friday, families found themselves taking advantage of the great outdoors. “Getting out of the house. We've been cooped up for far too long,” Aaron Shipman said. The Shipmans brought their two…

Tornado bears brighten Jenkins Road neighborhood

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you've driven or walked down Jenkins Road, you've probably noticed the one house across from the Holly Hills neighborhood with three stuffed animals sitting on the couch in a living room destroyed by a tornado.…

Georgia Salon Makes COVID-19 Safety Changes Before Reopening

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF)- Many non essential businesses opened up across Georgia today. The state began phase one of the reopening phase. Hair salons, gyms and tattoo parlors are among the few chosen places that reopened today. It's no secret…

Family reunited with military quilt after tornado

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s the kind of thing you’d hope to never lose. Amy Powers’ great-aunt made a military quilt for Beulah Lockmiller and her late husband, Larry to honor Larry’s service. “These are all pieces of his uniform…

Facebook friends rally to help tornado survivors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Easter tornadoes caused significant damage across our area, especially to those living on Jenkins Road in Chattanooga. One family barely made it to safety that night of the storms. "I had one foot in the…

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