Will Georgians vote by absentee ballot in May like the state wants?
"All you need to do is fill it out, place a stamp, and mail it back in."
Rhonda Thurman defends her Facebook take on closing businesses
"Why do some stores have to stay open and others have to close?"
How Cleveland Police are enforcing the stay at home order
"We have the choice of either issuing a citation or an arrest"
Three people die in Bledsoe County house fire Tuesday night
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee - (WDEF) - Three people were killed in a fire Tuesday night on the Cumberland Plateau in Bledsoe County. It happened at a home on Brockdell Mountain in the southern part of the county. Officials say three residents…
YMCA Caters to the Community
The YMCA has been serving their community for 150 years in Chattanooga in more ways than one. During the Covid-19 crisis, the organization is doing everything they can to make life easier for students, parents, and senior citizens.
Tennessee testing sites opening on shorter schedule on Good Friday & Saturday
NASHVILLE (TN DEPT OF HEALTH) - Thirty-six Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 assessment sites across the state will be open from 9 a.m. to noon local time on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. Nurses at each site will…
Schools plan to light empty stadiums in honor of seniors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Coronavirus has put a pause on the sports world, leaving many high school seniors in our area with little hope of playing their last spring sports season. However, some Tennessee Valley coaches found a way…
Small business grants could roll out soon in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new small business grant approved by Chattanooga's city council today won't address all local companies. But if your business doesn't qualify, city leaders promise to guide you to other options. For those that do qualify, the…
Georgia extending shelter in place through April
Plus new orders on nursing homes and vacation rentals.
HES setting up an Emergency Relief Pet Pantry
"We don't want anyone to have to make the decision to surrender their dog"
Humane Society starting a Pet Pantry to help pet owners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Humane Education Society’s thrift store on Highway 58 is closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic but HES isn’t allowing this space to go unused. The store is now being converted into an Emergency Relief Pet Pantry.…
Chattanooga City Council Finalizes Vote To Help Small Businesses
The Chattanooga City Council voted yes Wednesday morning on receiving half a million dollars for small businesses in Chattanooga for COVID-19 Bridge Grants.
Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presidential bid.
Authorities: Suspect in Tennessee stabbing was truck driver
Authorities in Tennessee say a man who fatally stabbed three employees and wounded a customer at a travel center was a truck driver from North Carolina.
2-year-old makes hugs during Covid-19 Pandemic
Chattanooga (WDEF) - A local 2-year-old is on a mission to send a hug to everyone in need during Covid-19. What started as a friendly surprise for her grandparents quickly turned into a viral sensation Charley and her mother Amanda…
Tennessee leads nation in "breakup" talk during Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A company that collects dating information has pegged Tennessee as the leading breakup state during the Covid-19 pandemic. ForeverMoments.com put together a map of the nation by crunching geotagged tweets in March. They looked for the words…
Tuesday Covid-19 Cases in our area
1 new death in Whitfield County, new cases lead to curfew in Marion County
Chattanooga City Council votes on Small Business COVID-19 Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It wasn't your typical Chattanooga City Council meeting on Tuesday. Council members have been broadcasting their meetings on Zoom, but as members navigate virtual meetings they’re taking a different approach on how they interact with the…
Logan's Steakhouse & Old Chicago restaurants victim of Covid-19
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago restaurants may not survive the Covid-19 pandemic. CraftWorks Holdings, based in Nashville, was already in bankruptcy before the crisis. They had sent their workers home when the virus spread. Now the company…
Local Organizations & KFC help feed students during Spring Break
Hamilton County, Tenn (WDEF)-Some families in our area depend on schools to help feed their children. But Hamilton County faculty, staff, and community groups have refused to let their students go hungry, even during spring break. Chattanooga based ‘We Over…
Marion County instituting a Covid-19 curfew
"we've got to do something to help curb this spread"
The Salvation Army is Now Delivering to the Homeless
“So the Salvation is going into our un-housed neighbors’ communities to help them with social distancing, so they don’t have to congregate to receive needs" said Salvation Army's Director of Communications Kimberly George.
Theft suspects also charged with Safer at home violation in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have cited two theft suspects with violating the shelter in place order. Early this morning, officers checked out motorcycles parked behind the Target. When they arrived, they found two men strapping down a pair…
Food City won't cap the number of customers in their stores
"We've installed our plexi glass shields at all of our check stands"