Mayor says new Covid-19 cases will not stop reopenings
"I get lots of phones call from people who ask 'doesn't that mean we are going backwards'... no it doesn't."
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…
Texas base put on lockdown after reports of shooter
A naval air station in Texas is on lockdown after an active shooter was reported near one of the facility’s gates.
Legendary Auburn Pat Dye hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19
TOCCOA, Georgia (WDEF) - Auburn coaching legend Pat Dye is in an Atlanta hospital. A family member has told her church that the 80 year old Dye tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been hospitalized for ongoing kidney…
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…
Rick Nyman's 10 favorite plays from last season's High School Football
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Can you tell that Sports Director Rick Nyman is really ready for some live sports? Tonight, he's flashing back to his favorite plays from last season's high school football. And, no, coach never drew them up to…
Marine running coast to coast for his fellow vets, passes through Chattanooga
"I was watching Forest Gump run through the great state of Alabama while I was running through the great state of Alabama."
Police investigate Highway 58 shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 21 year old man was shot Tuesday afternoon on Highway 58. Police say it happened around 2:45 PM in the 4700 block. Witnesses told officers that two vehicles were involved, but they had left the scene.…
Chattanooga mother scammed out of $700, surprised by stranger
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -We recently told you about a single mother who was scammed out of several hundred dollars when she paid a deposit for what she thought was her new rental property. Single Mother of four, Tamara Brown…
Free drive thru Covid-19 testing at Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems, and the Hamilton County Health Department have partnered with Kroger to offer free drive thru testing. The free testing starts Wednesday the 20th at Camp Jordan and will…
New high in Covid-19 cases for Hamilton County
43 new cases today, topping the preview high of 41
Neighbors Express Mixed Feelings Over the Bridge Projects Near Germantown Road
Wednesday T-Dot is kicking off overnight construction with pile driving tools from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Hamilton County & Tennessee reopening music venues, theaters, museums
Bars remain closed unless they are serving meals to seated customers.
Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.
Angry husband rams cars of deputies talking to his wife
Deputies shoot and kill the driver, one deputy was inside car when it was hit.
Celebrate the graduating 5th graders at Hardy Elementary
The indoor graduation went outdoors this year.
See Rock City begins phased reopening
Only season passholders allowed so far, with general admission coming "soon".
Grand Jury indicts Child Services officials in Cherokee County, NC
One is the wife of the Cherokee County Sheriff.
Chattanooga woman's donated plasma saves life of COVID-19 patient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga coronavirus survivor has helped save the life of a South Carolina woman by donating her plasma. Harriett Whitaker was just the third person in Hamilton County to be diagnosed with the Coronavirus. Her husband was…
Volkswagen workers return to the line with new Covid-19 procedures
First day on the job means learning and using new safety precautions