Life Care Center of Athens reports more Covid-19 cases
Tennessee's Health Commissioner shares new research that Covid-19 symptoms are showing up differently in seniors than in the rest of us.
Gyms across the state of Tennessee prepare to open on Friday
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Friday, Gyms in Tennessee will be allowed to open, but expected to follow Governor Bill Lee’s guidelines. Ohh Yeah Fitness Complex in Cleveland Tn is gearing up for their reopening first thing Friday morning. The gym…
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified.”
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase Another 43,000
The latest unemployment claims for the week of April 25 in Tennessee saw another increase with 43,792 new filings.
Thank you for all the kind words about John Mercer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We are grateful for all the calls, messages and posts about John Mercer today. We also are sure your tributes are very comforting for his family. You can find many on the News 12 Now Twitter and…
John Mercer's journey led from the midwest, to Pacific northwest, to Chattanooga
John's career took him to several states, but he settled in Chattanooga.
Salons, other close contact businesses can reopen May 6
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that hair salons and barbershops can reopen next Wednesday, May 6. This will be the fourth phase of reopening, after restaurants and retail restarted this week -- with gyms to…
Enviro-Master Says they are a Step Above other Sanitation Companies
The chemical we use it is approved to kill covid along with 47 other viruses as well.”
Hamilton Place and Northgate Malls set to open Friday, May 1st
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that this now includes retail shops in the county and city of Chattanooga. Since Mayor Jim Coppinger’s announcement, Hamilton Place and Northgate Mall have decided to open their doors…
In Loving Memory of John Mercer: 1964-2020
Our friend and colleague, John Mercer passed away late last night.
Karl's Family Restaurant in Hixson is another Covid-19 casualty
The family has run the restaurant for decades on Hixson Pike
Bicycle chase on Sand Mountain
"Last night’s chase is a good example of how some will run even when they obviously have no real means of escape.”
New steps in Tennessee's phased reopening
Gyms opening Friday, but salons will have to wait until the end of May
Chattanooga City Council Members approve COVID-19 rent help funding
Chattanooga City Council Members approved funding for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental & Utility Assist Program.
Parents using telemedicine more for sick children
"there's a lot of health care that can take place via telemedicine"
Gov. Ivey allows beaches, retail stores to open with limits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says that retail stores, beaches and non-emergency medical procedures can resume, with limits, later this week as she announced a loosening of state restrictions because of the coronavirus outbreak. Ivey said a…
Bishop plans to resume public masses on Pentecost Sunday
"I know that all of our priests join me in looking forward to celebrating the Mass with our parish families once again.”
New charges against Mobile Home operator for coercion of witnesses
Detectives say she confronted witnesses after getting out of jail on tornado relief hoarding charges.
Virus cases in Tennessee prisons rise, testing ramps up
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates in seven Tennessee prisons has jumped to more than 750 as a round of mass testing begins at a…
More Volunteers are Needed for Tornado Relief
From churches, organizations, and just about anyone who wants to lend a helping hand are finding ways to give back to the community.
Hamilton County Golf Course reopens under special limitations
Hamilton County, Tenn (WDEF) - We are day two into the state of Tennessee’s reopening process. And many companies are hard at work making sure their business is safe for customers. Bear Trace Golf Course, located on Harrison Bay, reopened…
Little Women: Atlanta cast member was a Brainerd High grad
Ashley "Ms. Minnie" Ross died Monday from a car wreck in Atlanta.
Bradley County charges suspect in Monday fatal shooting
Suspect says he shot a former employee who he thought was breaking into his vehicle, but witnesses in the home tell a different story.
Mayor Coppinger reopens Hamilton County retail stores
all retail stores throughout Hamilton County can open Wednesday