US death toll overtakes Italy's as the Midwest braces
The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus
Sen. Jeff Mullis answers most frequently asked questions he gets on Covid-19
" I know when we get older (we'll) look back at 2020 to see if what we did helped or may not have been enough."
Are local officials getting the current Covid-19 info from states?
"It really aggravates me."
Parents of Chinese McCallie students donate thousands of masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, boxes and bags of thousands of face masks got dropped off at Parkridge Hospital near McCallie School. “Everyone who enters, all of our healthcare workers, all of our staff physicians are all wearing a…
Murphy, NC issues guidelines after Lowe's employee tests positive
"if you have been to the Lowe’s located in Murphy, NC any time between March 22nd and April 7th...."
Mayor and Governor ask churches to limit Easter contact
"Allowing people to gather, even in their cars with the windows rolled up, will be considered a violation of our directives."
Automatic Doors are hot sellers now in the Covid-19 pandemic
"once you wash your hands, you don't want to grab the door handle"
Friday Covid Cases
The health department in Murphy, North Carolina has issued protocols after a positive test for a worker at the local Lowe's store.
Enter Collegedale's Got Talent for a chance to win!
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Collegedale has found a unique way to get residents together -- virtually. Citizens have until midnight Thursday to submit their videos into the Collegedale's Got Talent competition. The videos should be no longer…
Play Wash Pint adds new water feature thanks to local essential workers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One local business is helping another to maximize their time closed. The owner of Howard Landscaping is using his essential business to finish a highly anticipated project at Play Wash Pint. Instead of waiting for the…
Chattanoogans use quarantine to beautify yards
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People aren't letting the Coronavirus stop them from competing for the neighborhood's most beautiful yard. Chattanoogans are flooding nurseries and buying above the average amount of plants, even for this time of year. "People have…
Binswanger Glass making safety shields for stores and gas stations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local companies are continuing to step up to provide products that will help fight the spread of the coronavirus. Many essential businesses are requesting plastic shields for their employees. Binswanger glass makes auto glass, residential windows, glass…
Pastor says his church is reaching more people online now than in church
"What the enemy means for evil, God means for the good."
Winchester Police shoot suspect during fight
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has been requested to investigate the shooting of a suspect in Winchester on Thursday night. City police got a call about a domestic disturbance at South College Street around 10 PM. TBI officials say…
Community Kitchen needs supplies to keep serving 700 meals
"we're boxing the meals up in a sterile environment and then serving them as carryout meals."
Chattanooga nurse helping fight COVID-19 locally & globally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Health care workers all over the country are working tirelessly to help put an end to the Coronavirus Pandemic. One chattanooga nurse is not only helping fight the disease in our area but also globally. “Just follow…
Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has hit 100,000, according to the running tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Apple, Google to adapt phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House says no 'surprise' bills for COVID-19 patients
The White House says hospitals taking money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill will have to agree not to send “surprise” medical bills to patients treated for COVID-19.
Man arrested after shooting death of Indianapolis officer
Indianapolis police say a man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an officer on a domestic violence call.
Thursday Covid-19 Cases
TENNESSEE VALLEY 237 cases in coverage area (16 counties) - 8 new 160 cases in neighbors (12 counties) - 11 new 22 deaths in region (both coverage & neighbors) - 2 new deaths in Hamilton & Jackson counties TENNESSEE 4,634…
Construction companies 'Stand Down' to show COVID-19 safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - L Squared Construction was one of several construction companies that took a break Thursday to go over COVID-19 safety measures. It was part of an effort called "Safety Stand Down" where Associated General Contractors (AGC) members…
16 month old boy hit and killed by vehicle
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A child was killed this evening after being hit by a vehicle in East Lake. It happened before 8 PM in the 3600 block of 3rd Avenue. The 16 month old boy was taken to the hospital…
Mayfield reports these are tough times for dairies, too
"What we've lost in the school business seems to have moved to the grocery store"