Smokies looks to public for ideas to reduce congestion
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is turning to the public for ideas on how to reduce congestion at some of its most popular spots.
Ossoff slams Perdue over virus; Republican cries socialism
ATLANTA (AP) — During their first debate, Democrat Jon Ossoff hammered Sen. David Perdue on his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Georgia Republican responded by accusing Ossoff of backing a “radical socialist agenda” — an assertion he sometimes backed…
Nashville investigating big worship event outside courthouse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials say they are investigating a worship event outside the historic courthouse over the weekend that packed together a crowd of people, many unmasked despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Nashville Health Department spokesperson Brian Todd says…
Advance Voting begins in Georgia with lines
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Advance voting began in person today in Georgia. And if Catoosa County is any indication, you still may find lines when you vote early. Catoosa posted photos of people waiting to cast their ballots on the…
Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia
Long lines of people eager to cast ballots have formed in Georgia on the state's first day of early in-person voting.
Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The coronavirus has hit one part of the arts and entertainment world especially hard, and that's performances of “The Nutcracker.” The pandemic has forced the cancellation of performances of the seasonal ballet around the United States…
Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning
Airbnb says it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures. It part of a company effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic. The home-sharing company said hosts have until Nov. 20 to commit to…
6 arrested in vandalism of Confederate marker
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say six people accused of covering a Confederate marker in Tennessee with adhesive, feathers and spray paint were arrested and charged with vandalism. News outlets cited a statement from police in reporting that all six…
The Latest: Delta's remnants raise inland flood, storm risks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on Delta (all times CDT): ATLANTA - Remnants of Delta have triggered heavy rainstorms in parts of the Southeast, prompting flash flood and tornado warnings in the Atlanta area and other parts of Georgia.…
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta has made landfall as a Category 2 storm in southwestern Louisiana. The center of the storm hit land at 6 p.m. Friday near Creole, with top winds of 100 mph. Delta blew ashore…
Coronavirus Found in Dead Cat
State health and agriculture officials are investigating after the coronavirus was found in a dead cat.
Tennessee man killed in crash of small plane in Alabama
A small airplane crashed in a wooded area of northwest Alabama, killing the pilot.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Stay Under 10,000 for Second Week in a Row
New unemployment claims in Tennessee stayed under 10,000 for the second week in a row with 9,839.
Tennessee's largest home has just been sold
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's largest home has just sold for $11 million. Villa Collina sits on Fort Loudoun Lake outside of Knoxville. It took 7 years to build in the 1990's. The original owner was Dr. Eric Barton. The…
Henning Mayor arrested for defrauding his city
“The town does not have a purchasing policy"
State of Georgia ranks #4 in highest coronavirus cases
GEORGIA (WDEF) - The State of Georgia currently has over 300 thousand active cases and North Georgia Health Officials say that a combined total of 14,270 cases come from the counties of Whitfield, Pickens, Murray, Gilmer, Fannin and Cherokee.. It currently…
2 more positives stops Titans' return to facility
Tennessee will not be returning to the team’s facility after two more players tested positive amid the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak.
AP FACT CHECK: False claims fly in Alabama U.S. Senate ads
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Misleading claims are flying in attack ads for the closely watched Alabama U.S. Senate race between Sen. Doug Jones, a Deep South Democrat, and his Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach. Tuberville,…
Blackburn maintains she wears masks, urges others to do so
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn says she regularly wears masks after being photographed without a face covering at a recent White House event where several in attendance have since tested positive for the coronavirus. The 68-year-old Republican…
Sports Wagering Committee grants license to Tennessee sportsbook
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sports gambling is coming to Tennessee in November. And the Sports Wagering Committee continues to license who will be handling the bets. On Monday, the Committee approved a license for Tennessee Action 24/7, LLC. They bill…
CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance
The World Health Organization raised the issue months ago.
Sole scheduled debate for Tennessee Senate seat called off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only debate scheduled thus far between the candidates seeking to win Tennessee’s open Senate seat has been called off. WKRN-TV general manager Tracey Rogers confirmed Monday that a scheduled Oct. 14 debate had been canceled…
Sylvania School teacher charged with inappropriate behavior
“This is an absolute unfortunate event that has happened in our quiet Town of Sylvania."
Lawmakers will reintroduce a bill aimed at medical "surprises"
"(your insurance company and medical providers) need to work out what the payment needs to be, not the patient."