Fatal shooting in Bradley County
Man shot at home southeast of Cleveland
Life Care Center in Athens gets 51 new positive COVID-19 cases
They announced just one positive case last week, then tested all of the rest of their patients.
Mayor Berke announces park and business reopenings for Friday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced today that all parks and public spaces, golf courses, pet grooming, and car washes will reopen for business starting Friday. At the press conference Mayor Berke says it's up to the Hamilton…
Hamilton County and Chattanooga restaurants begin to reopen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the weekend Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that all Hamilton County restaurants can begin the reopening process . This now includes restaurants in Chattanooga. Even though today is the first day restaurants in Hamilton…
First COVID-19 case at the Hamilton County Jail
Inmate was a transfer from the Bledsoe Regional prison that has seen a major outbreak of cases.
Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses.
Deadly Shooting on Shallowford Road Sunday
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting from Sunday afternoon.
TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Work Out at Home
There are some apps that can help you avoid the "quarantine 15," or at least get you back on track.
Neighbors in Ootlewah Gives Away Free Food
Neighbors in Ooltewah near the Holly Hills subdivision found a way to spread joy to nearby residents, lineman, volunteers and anyone who could use a tasty meal.
Sunday Afternoon Shooting Turns Deadly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga police department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened at 4046 Shallowford Road, which is at the BP gas station. CPD says that one man was shot on the…
The Family of an Inmate with Covid-19 Speaks Out
100 percent of inmates who tested positive for the coronavirus in East Tennessee are inside the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex.
Hamilton County Drive Thru Testing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department and the Tennessee National Guard also hosted a drive thru testing site today. 736 people were tested at the Riverfront Parkway location. According to the health department, that number is more than…
Hamilton County Restaurants To Reopen, Including Those Within The City Limits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee is beginning to take steps to reopen. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced today that all restaurants in Hamilton County can open Monday, April 27th, with specific guidelines. This means that even restaurants within the city…
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…
Governor's Executive Order could allow Health Department to overrule Mayor Berke
But none of the parties involved in the decision have raised this as a possibility
Bledsoe prison is warping Covid-19 case stats for the county
State is offering drive through testing for Bledsoe County on Saturday morning
President Trump signs tornado disaster declaration for our area
If you quality, you can register online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or call 1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
Chattanooga will have a 4 phase reopening of businesses
"I'm distraught that members of our community are hearing mixed messages."
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.…
Restaurants reopening in Hamilton County on Monday
Retails stores on Wednesday... but here are the details of how.
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…
Smith-Perry Berries starts drive thru strawberry services
OOLTEWAH, Tenn (WDEF) - Smith - Perry Berries strawberry field located off of Georgetown road is hard at work getting ready for a busy strawberry season. But, they will be selling their strawberries a little differently this year. Normally this…
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
President Donald Trump says he won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.
Teenager charged in accidental shooting that killed 3 Year Old
The teen is a family friend who brought the gun into the home.