ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A mural will be painted in downtown Athens this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. Artist Sam Welty will be painting the mural, celebrating when Harry Burn cast a…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - 110, that's how many weddings Soddy-Daisy residents James and Dianne Donaldson have officiated. "We enjoy doing it. I mean, to me looking into the couple's eyes as they say their vows, sometimes makes my heart melt…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - More telehealth services are available thanks to a partnership between Food City and Reliant Immune Diagnostics. The telehealth service or M-D Box allows access to a licensed physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The…
School Covid-19 case reporting is still spotty across the area and in Tennessee, but officials are working to improve it. They promise you will be able to monitor the situation in each school... eventually.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered…
"we have 26 fire companies and 25 fire stations and every single one of those do an outstanding job on all three shifts"
Chattanooga school of arts and science and Loftis Middle School announced Covid exposures, forcing them to shut down for 48 hours.
negotiations ordered by a judge between Kemp and Bottoms broke down.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The mayor of Tennessee’s capital city says he plans to roll back restrictions that have shuttered bars, allowing them to reopen starting Monday with strict limits in place. Nashville Mayor John Cooper said Thursday that bars…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A new bill is headed to the governor’s desk for final approval. It's the Tennessee Recovery & Safe Harbor Act and it aims to provide COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and schools. …
Light winds and scattered thundershowers have helped calm the flames of a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport has been working hard during the Covid-19 summer months. Officials say they have now added a nonstop United service flight to Houston, Texas. This new flight addition will begin on October 1st and allow…
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was mentioned during a recent Chattanooga City Council meeting that a Hamilton County 911 worker was given a warning about her hair. "She was called into the office and told she had to change…
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Donna McDermott has made history in Tennessee by becoming the state's first female, African-American mayor. The Charleston Commission chose her to take over the job Tuesday night. The vice-mayor replaces longtime Mayor Walter Goode who passed…
It would obscure the monument, but turn it into a new historical display.
"we're kind of used to operating in that world anyway."
"It just releases something in my heart."
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport announces new flights to Houston and the resumption of flights to Chicago. The Houston flights will be on United Express (operated by SkyWest). The daily flight will arrive at 5:18 PM and depart at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County is closing two school buildings for the rest of the week for cleaning. CSAS and Loftis Middle school will both be closed on Thursday and Friday after both buildings have had a brush with a…
Watch Marty Stuart's reaction to his induction.
Deadly and violent crimes are becoming more common in the city of Chattanooga.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say two people accused of hosting a house party in Tennessee that attracted hundreds of people have been charged with violating emergency health orders. In a statement obtained by news outlets, police said Jeffrey W.…
Investigators say he stole $1500 worth of property