CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Mayor Andy Berke declared a state of emergency for Chattanooga, he also encouraged and forced the closing of many public venues for entertainment. Here is what we can tell you about what is opened and closed.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This weekend, thousands of local congregations will choose whether they will join the institutions shutting down public meetings. We can't possibly list them all. So you will have to check on your local church. But we do…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New York Pizza Department off Highway 153 in Hixson has found a way to help the Hamilton County kids who rely on the school system for their meals each day. "I can't think of my…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - While school systems in Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties are closing for several weeks due to Coronavirus, a few have decided to remain open. Whitfield County and Dalton City have decided to keep going... for now.…
"Please pray for Father Brad's continued recovery"
Tennessee State Parks remain open as we closely monitor COVID-19 and its presence in the state.
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced a state of emergency for the city of Chattanooga.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Amid Coronavirus concerns, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger held a press conference Thursday afternoon and said so far in the county there have been no cases. "I get calls constantly of people saying I hear…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - We're doing something a little different tonight on our First Responder segment. Instead of saluting an individual law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS professional, we are featuring an agency. The folks at Walker County Fire and…
Churches in Chattanooga are keeping an eye on the coronavirus and have plans in place.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport is telling flyers that they will remain open for business despite Coronavirus concerns. A post this afternoon says officials are following FAA, CDC and WHO guidelines for travelers. And their staff will spend more…
Here is a look at the latest Coronavirus news: Tennessee reports 18 cases in the state, 0 deaths. Two are in eastern Tennessee.. one a piece in the Knoxville and Tri-Cities areas. One test in Hamilton County came back negative.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lee University is also taking precautionary measures against the Coronavirus. Students at the university have been on spring break all this week. As of today, students will not resume classes until Monday March 30th. Lee University…
Updates on local cases, schools, hospitals and what we should do to be prepared
Chattanooga State is extending students' spring break through March 22 in the midst of coronavirus.
Baylor School will be suspending on-campus classes at the end of the academic day on Friday, March 13.
Hamilton County Schools announced that they will close for two weeks starting Monday, March 16.
The NHL decided to pause the 2019-2020 regular season due to the concerns of the coronavirus.
The city of East Ridge Municipal Court stated in a press release Thursday that they "will only hear custody cases and cases otherwise necessary to be heard."
67-year-old man is Georgia's first death from coronavirus.
The Southeastern Conference has canceled the remainder of the 2020 Men's Basketball tournament.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus.
"At this point we don't know much more other than they are at the hospital receiving treatment that they need."
Vanderbilt is kicking out dorm students and going online for the rest of the semester.