NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a statewide public health crisis, saying he's removing the option for most local governments to mandate masks in public and urging a few big counties…
It was 10 years ago on this day when a deadly tornado outbreak rocked the Chattanooga region to its core, in what was among the deadliest outbreaks in modern history. We endured dozens of confirmed tornadoes that…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cherokee National Forest reports progress from over the weekend in battling a wildfire in the mountains of Monroe County. The Long Branch fire has burned more than 700 acres near the North Carolina border. Smoke…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Parent Teacher Association has seen a dramatic decline in memberships throughout the state of Tennessee as a result to the pandemic. With most schools staying virtual throughout the year, PTA memberships have…
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - Wildlife officers are investigating a boating accident on an East Tennessee lake that left one man dead. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said two bass fishing boats collided on Douglas Lake on Saturday morning. The agency…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A key player in Georgia politics has clarified his plans for 2022. Former Congressman Doug Collins won the backing of many pro-Trump supporters for his spirited defense of the President in the impeachment proceedings. But that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Market has officially opened for the first time of this season. The market kicked off their season with a two day event and customers were loving it. Last summer the market had…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After years of planning, the Glass House Gateway Initiative is complete! This revitalization project was a community effort to revamp the neighborhood in East Chattanooga better known as Glass Street. “We're celebrating all…
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The founder of Epic Games is donating a large stretch of North Carolina’s Appalachian highlands to be preserved as a haven for wildlife. The Asheville-based nonprofit Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy says it will prevent development on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has reinstated a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee as the state appeals a judge’s ruling in the case. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last year drug overdoses have risen significantly not only in Hamilton County but also state wide. In order to help combat drug usage the Hamilton County Drug Coalition and Tennessee American water…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Getting vaccinated has never been easier. On Saturday, CHI Memorial and Get Vaccinated Chattanooga hosted a free drive thru event for anyone over the age of 18. The event was held at The Howard…
WALDENS RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - April is Autism Awareness Month and Waldens Ridge Emergency Services are working hard to bridge the gap between people with special needs and first responders. On Saturday, community members with special needs were…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal officials have approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee's February winter storms. State officials say the Federal Emergency Management Agency's declaration will help 13 counties impacted by severe winter weather from Feb. 11-19. The declaration…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is the latest conservative state to ban transgender girls from playing on female public school sports teams. Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed legislation that says public K-12 schools cannot allow a “biological…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s attorney general has resigned as chairman of the national Republican Attorneys General Association. Chris Carr says he has a “fundamental difference of opinion” with some other members of the group. That split dates back to a…
A fire heavily damages a Hixson Apartment complex. Everybody made it out okay, but four units are in bad shape. Chattanooga Firefighters were called to Brighton Lane around 6:25 this evening. The flames could be seen from…
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have identified a woman who died after falling from an overlook Thursday at a Georgia state park. The Department of Natural Resources says 58-year-old Nancy Moore Smith died after falling from a high ledge…
TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A third forest fire has hit the southern part of the Cherokee National Forest. Foresters were already battling two different fires in the northeast Tennessee mountains. Now they report a third fire is burning about…
BRISTOL, Tennessee (WDEF) - We see wreck everyday, but not like this one. Crews in northeast Tennessee had to figure out how to get a vehicle down from a power pole. They believe the SUV made a turn too fast,…
https://youtu.be/NFRpB3_vSYY CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Here in the Tennessee Valley we are aware of some invasive species like the Bighead Carp or the Silver Carp. But, how many of us have ever heard of Zebra Mussels. Well, one boater in Georgia…
https://youtu.be/NHYxVoXJ4g8 Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT's Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the impact of road litter and micro plastics on waterways. "TDOT spends 19 million dollars picking…
FAYETTEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted the former bookkeeper at Highland Rim School in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to our west. Investigators were called in when school officials discovered their accounts were running low on money. Auditors found the…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The District Attorney in Knoxville showed video on Wednesday of the shooting at Austin-East High School 9 days ago. It was part of the announcement that police officers will not face charges in the shooting. Her…