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City Council rejects controversial treasurer hire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's City Council voted on Tuesday evening to end the brief run of treasurer Kate Farmer. After the Mayor picked her for the job, stories began to surface about why she was hired after three lawsuits were…
Survivor Story: Family watches demolition of their home weeks after Easter Tornado
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Exactly a month after the Easter tornado, victims are still cleaning up and rebuilding. For some, this means starting completely over. News 12's Bekah Birdsall has the story. "That's all you heard was a twist and snap…
Coronavirus pandemic impacts on meat industry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (wdef) - At Food City, there are purchase limits on meats, 2 packages of chicken, 2 packages of ground beef, 2 packages of fresh cut beef and 2 packages of pork. “They’re able to get 8 packages of…
YMCA warns of scammers posing as their organization
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Ever since our area was hit by the tornadoes on Easter Sunday. Many companies have stepped up to help those in need - but not all are legit. Recently, the Hamilton branch YMCA has been notified about…
Hamilton County Health Department reports record number of new cases
41 new cases almost doubles the previous highs of 21 set just last week
Volkswagen Chattanooga resumes production May 17
This is their second attempt to resume production during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Courts are close to resuming in-house proceedings again
Shutdown has caused a backlog in cases.
Child pornography task force charges suspect in LaFayette
30 year old Damon Scarlet
Grundy Co. Sheriff identifies fake pills as source of overdose cases
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sheriff Clint Shrum offered new information on Wednesday into the sting of overdoses Grundy County has seen over the last few weeks. He says his officers have made "significant progress" in the case, but still no…
Law Enforcement Memorial goes on despite Covid-19 restrictions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Every year at this time, the law enforcement community gathers to remember fallen officers during National Police Week. But this year was different. Instead of the rows of officers, just Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and Chattanooga…
US report predicts broad risk of COVID-19 at wildfire camps
A federal document says outbreaks of the coronavirus could sweep through large camps where crews typically stay as they fight wildfires across the U.S.
Dade County Executive Ted Rumley finds he had Covid-19 himself
"It's good to know because I know actually what it was."
Cherokee National Forest & Chickamauga Battlefield reopenings this weekend
Not much opening in Ocoee region until May 24th... Whitewater Center will remain closed. Most of the Battlefield will reopen this weekend.
How Bledsoe County’s Prison is Handling the Covid-19 Crisis
While a majority of of the inmates at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex have recovered from Covid-19, family members of inmates and correctional officers are disappointed how the prison has handled the covid-19 crisis.
Ringgold seniors reflect at a drive thru pickup
"I'm really honored by all of the wonderful stuff that we are getting to do"
Public Housing Covid-19 testing cancelled over uniform dispute
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Housing Authority canceled the COVID-19 testing planned for Monday. News 12's Taylor Bishop explains why. Residents that live right here at Emma Wheeler Holmes and the Mary Walker Towers will no longer receive COVID-19 testing…
Life Care Center of Athens deaths climb to 9
The outbreak at the center in McMinn County is the second highest in the state,
Chattanooga Zoo announces the birth of meerkat pups
CHATTANOOGA ZOO (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a second litter of meerkat pups. Flower had her first litter in February and has now given birth to two more pups. There was a lot…
Pilgrim's Pride employee tests positive for COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Health Department officials confirmed on Monday that an employee at Pilgrim’s Pride has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, they said “as with all positive cases, health department employees immediately begin contact tracing…
Cherokee National Forest & Chickamauga Battlefield reopenings this weekend
Not much opening in Ocoee region until May 24th... Whitewater Center will remain closed. Most of the Battlefield will reopen this weekend.
Dade County Executive Ted Rumley finds he had Covid-19 himself
"It's good to know because I know actually what it was."
Motorcoach companies may not survive Covid-19, without some help
“Unfortunately we have gone through layoffs and furloughs,,"
Why Trousdale & Bledsoe counties have highest Covid-19 rates in the country
State prison outbreaks have put both counties in the top 5 nationally