Lawsuit seeks to block Tennessee abortion reversal law
"Forcing doctors to lie to their patients is unconstitutional and dangerous. "
Tennessee reports major Covid-19 outbreak at prison
South Central Correctional Facility is run by CoreCivic
Tennessee once again extends COVID-19 state of emergency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee has once again extended the state of emergency until the end of September. Lee, a Republican, initially imposed the state of emergency on March 12 in order to free up funding and relax…
Officer avoids charges in shooting of man holding air pistol
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee police officer won't face charged after fatally shooting a man who pointed an air pistol at motorists and police. Shelby County's district attorney said Friday that a Memphis police officer acted lawfully when the…
Another 481 COVID-19 cases found at University of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus. The University of Alabama System released the…
Teen mother pleads not guilty to murder in death of toddler
Her attorney has also requested a change of venue for the case.
Republicans bringing boat rallys to our area this weekend
Boat rallies/parades on Chickamauga, Hiwassee, Allatoona on Saturday
Watch Megan Boswell's arraignment live
BLOUNTVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Megan Boswell is schedule to be arraigned Friday morning in Sullivan County Criminal Court. She is accused of murdering her infant daughter Evelyn Boswell, who was the subject of a confusing Amber Alert earlier this year…
Alabama extends mask order until Oct. 2
"folks, I understand you don't want to wear the masks. I don't either.."
Smokies to reopen more campgrounds, picnic areas
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to reopen additional campgrounds and picnic areas that have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park officials say in a news release that the additional areas are…
Consultant to review utility CEO pay after Trump criticism
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority has hired a new independent consultant to provide a fresh look into its executive compensation after President Donald Trump earlier this month blasted the CEO as being “ridiculously overpaid." At a virtual…
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Fall Back Down
New jobless claims in Tennessee dropped back down to 10,988 after increasing to 13,806 the week before.
THP ask for help finding protester(s) who damaged Nashville statue
Edward Carmack Statue
Kemp mulls 'strike teams' as confirmed COVID-19 cases drop
BAXLEY, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Republican governor says he’s considering creating mobile testing strike teams to deploy to schools and colleges to control COVID-19 outbreaks. Brian Kemp told news outlets Wednesday that the teams could also be used to control…
Judge orders Tennessee to mention virus on mail voting form
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has ordered Tennessee election officials to clearly communicate on absentee ballot applications that people can vote by mail if they think health conditions make voting in person too risky during the coronavirus pandemic. State…
Kanye West qualifies for Tennessee presidential ballot
Tennessee's election’s office has confirmed rapper and producer Kanye West will be on the presidential ballot in November.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum plans reopening
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum plans to reopen to the public on Sept. 10.
Secretary DeVos softens her back to school message in Georgia
U.S. Secretary of Education visits largest Georgia school system offering full-time classes now.
Group challenge's Governor's Covid-19 powers in court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is facing a lawsuit over Republican Gov. Bill Lee's decision to let counties issue certain orders to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly citing their ability to require people to wear masks. The group Citizens for…
Police believe singer Justin Townes Earle died from overdose
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville police say a preliminary investigation into the death of singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle shows that the death was a probable drug overdose. A police spokesman says officers responded to a welfare check on Earle's home…
The Tennessee National Guard's battle against Covid-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – We've seen them staffing mobile test centers this summer, but the Tennessee Guard has done a lot more to fight the pandemic. The Tennessee National Guard has been at it since March 26. In the early…
GBI changes manner of death for Dj Fickey
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - In October of 2016, Donald Fickey, known as DJ, was shot and killed. Law enforcement immediately ruled the death a suicide, but his family and their private investigator has reason to believe that it was a…
Tennessee restricts tickets to about 25% of Neyland's seats
Tennessee will be selling tickets for approximately 25% of the seats at Neyland Stadium this season.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after rise in university virus cases
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WDEF) - Tuscaloosa is closing bars for the next two weeks after University of Alabama officials said there has been an unacceptable rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the closures along with the…