Alabama extends mask order until Oct. 2
"folks, I understand you don't want to wear the masks. I don't either.."
Smokies to reopen more campgrounds, picnic areas
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to reopen additional campgrounds and picnic areas that have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park officials say in a news release that the additional areas are…
Consultant to review utility CEO pay after Trump criticism
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority has hired a new independent consultant to provide a fresh look into its executive compensation after President Donald Trump earlier this month blasted the CEO as being “ridiculously overpaid." At a virtual…
Lee University COVID-19 Exposures: Response and Reaction
"Out of 122 residents of Medline Hall, there are only four positive cases as of last night and nine that have been in quarantine due to close contact. These are very small percentages."
Whirlpool looking to add 400 more jobs to Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Whirlpool factory in Cleveland Tennessee is looking to add 400 more jobs in the area. Randstad is the company that helps employee whirlpool. Randstad officials say these 400 jobs will be customer service jobs that can allow…
Local Red Cross and EPB lend a helping hand with Hurricane Laura's Destruction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hurricane Laura slammed the southern coast of Louisiana early this morning as a Category 4 hurricane bringing heavy flooding and damaging winds. The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia and Tennessee have already sent volunteers to help…
More deaths in Hamilton Co. even as hospitalizations drop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports three more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday. Add those numbers to the five from over the weekend and another death on Tuesday and we have a total for the week of…
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Fall Back Down
New jobless claims in Tennessee dropped back down to 10,988 after increasing to 13,806 the week before.
UTC student running for public office again
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 21-year-old D'Andre Anderson is working the balance between being a UTC senior and running for city council. "I think with me being young it scares some people to think that I may not be mature enough…
THP ask for help finding protester(s) who damaged Nashville statue
Edward Carmack Statue
Suspect shot by deputy is released from hospital
Ronald Hutson faces 5 charges, including attempted 1st degree murder
Study: Most affordable housing in Middle Valley and Lakeview
Both communities rank in the Top Ten for their states in SmartAsset study.
The Virtual Nightfall season is ending, but it has worked
"we've had over 32 thousand people looking at these shows."
Love's Arm tries Live Facebook Fundraiser this weekend
Raising money to support victim's of sex trafficking in our area.
Mayor Coppinger declares Erlanger is not for sale
"They are in good shape right now."
Health Dept. warns of Covid-19 exposures at Douglas Heights Apartments
Several potentially infectious people were at the apartments over the last 10 days
Hamilton Co. School's Phase 3 Decision: Reaction
Hamilton County Students enrolled in on-campus learning are preparing to be in class Monday through Friday starting August 31st.
Kemp mulls 'strike teams' as confirmed COVID-19 cases drop
BAXLEY, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Republican governor says he’s considering creating mobile testing strike teams to deploy to schools and colleges to control COVID-19 outbreaks. Brian Kemp told news outlets Wednesday that the teams could also be used to control…
Walker Sheriff looking for suspects who smashed construction equipment
A photo of one of the vehicles shows a smashed front window.
UTC places a student & student organization on interim suspension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - UTC has officially been back in school for one week and university officials are already having to enforce following the school's covid-19 guidelines. The university tells News 12 a student organization has been placed on interim suspension…
Chattanooga in the running for Top Adventure Town
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga is in the running for the name of ‘Top Adventure Town” by blue ridge outdoor magazine. This contest is the latest recognition of the area’s outdoor and adventure recreation options. Chattanooga is up against 7…
Judge orders Tennessee to mention virus on mail voting form
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has ordered Tennessee election officials to clearly communicate on absentee ballot applications that people can vote by mail if they think health conditions make voting in person too risky during the coronavirus pandemic. State…
Lovesarm hosts virtual fundraiser
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Lovesarm is an organization that helps get women off the streets, out of strip clubs, and away from sex trafficking. Officials with the organization say during the pandemic the demand for prostitutes and sex trafficking has increased…
UPDATE: Laura upgraded to Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and forecasters now expect it to become a Category 4 hurricane.