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La Paz Chattanooga provides free Coronavirus testing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- La Paz continued their free COVID-19 testing for the community. ​The organization partnered with Cempa Community Care and other Latinx organizations to provide drive thru testing today. According to recent health department numbers, the Hispanic community has…

Two Volkswagen workers test positive for COVID-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen Chattanooga confirmed Friday afternoon that an employee and a contractor who work at the plant have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Volkswagen, neither have entered the plant since reporting flu-like symptoms that later turned…

Rhea County COVID-19 cases continue to increase

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- In Rhea County, Coronavirus cases increased by 175 in just one day. On Tuesday, Rhea County only had 13 positive cases of Coronavirus. As of Friday, they have 193 cases. According to the county executive, the increase…

Colleges and universities plan for the fall

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - In August, Tennessee Wesleyan University will not only reopen to an expected record number of enrollment, but also to a changed atmosphere. “We’re not taking anything for granted. This is a really different, obviously, environment. We’ve…

TWRA talks about boater safety for summer season

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend is this weekend and many people will be getting out of the house and onto the water  for some family fun. TWRA says Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer…

Tim Kelly announces plans to run for Mayor of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Election season is coming up quickly. On Thursday, Chattanooga Businessman, Tim Kelly, announced his plans to run for Mayor of Chattanooga.   Kelly is the owner of several businesses including Kelly Subaru and Southern Honda Power sports and…

National Guard successfully administers COVID-19 testing at CHA locations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee's Unified Command Group and the Chattanooga Housing Authority conducted free Coronavirus testing to residents at two Housing Authority locations today. ICYMI, Chattanooga: Tennessee's Unified-Command Group is coordinating with the Chattanooga Housing Authority to continue…

Restaurants, attractions prepare for expanded reopenings

CHATTNAOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Large attractions like concert venues, museums and theaters can reopen in Hamilton County on Friday. Restaurants and retail will also be able to operate at full capacity -- while complying with CDC guidelines. The expanded reopenings…

28 new Covid-19 cases in Hamilton County

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was another high day for new Covid-19 positive tests in Hamilton County. The Health Department posted 28 new cases, the second highest single day mark yet. But officials have not been concerned about these spikes as…

Revenue loss predicted in Chattanooga's financial future

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city was supposed see growth then came the COVID-19 pandemic and destructive storms. Now, Chattanooga is grappling with shortcomings in an 8.4 million dollar reduction in projected revenue compared to last year. “Our unanticipated expenses…

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