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…
Chief: Tennessee Officers Broke Down Door of Innocent Family
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three white Tennessee police officers have had their police powers suspended after they broke down the door of an innocent Black family early Tuesday morning. Nashville police say officers used a public housing agency database to…
Tennessee Gov announces $61M in Emergency Broadband Grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced $61 million in emergency broadband grants through the state's share of federal coronavirus stimulus money. On Friday, the Republican's office said the state Department of Economic and Community Development has…
Georgia Becomes 10th State to Top 5,000 Virus Deaths
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia has become the 10th state in the nation to report that it has surpassed 5,000 deaths caused by COVID-19. The Georgia Department of Public Health says there have been at least 5,092 deaths in the state…
Tennessee gov signs bill upping penalties on some protests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee protesters will face harsher penalties, including losing the right to vote, for breaking certain laws during demonstrations under a new law enacted by Gov. Bill Lee. The Republican quietly signed off on the bill Thursday.…
North Georgia Drive-In Air Show will feature the Thunderbirds
"We believe this is the ‘shot in the arm’ our community needs right now."
Woman seeks justice for sister as killer's execution delayed
Harold Wayne Nichols was a serial rapist in Chattanooga who killed Karen Pulley in 1988.
Kanye West submits petitions to appear on Tennessee ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rapper and music producer Kanye West has submitted a petition to appear on Tennessee’s ballot this November as an unaffiliated presidential candidate. Secretary of state's office spokeswoman Julia Bruck confirmed Thursday that West had submitted the…
Tennessee asks fed about more public virus info from schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee could release more data on COVID-19 cases in schools after all, if Gov. Bill Lee gets the answer he wants from the federal government. At a news conference Thursday, the Republican said his administration is…
Project Chimps drops lawsuit against workers alleging poor treatment
"The big thing is appropriate medical care and preventative medical care."
Sheriff looking for suspect in Sand Mountain joy rides
2 trucks, motorcycle and another vehicle all in 3 days
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase
New jobless claims in Tennessee rose to 13,806 after three weeks of declining numbers.
Multiple COVID-19 cases appear at Auburn dorm, fraternity
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University said a number of students are quarantined after COVID-19 cases were reported in a campus residence hall and a fraternity house. Spokesman Preston Sparks said Wednesday that the university is aware of multiple students…
Lottery CEO: Tennessee sports betting to start by Nov. 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Lottery's leader expects the state's first online-only sportsbooks to go live no later than Nov. 1. At a board meeting Wednesday, Lottery CEO Rebecca Hargrove said four operators have submitted completed applications to date.…
Mother charged with murder of Amber Alert girl Evelyn Boswell
"concerned residents who wanted to make sure that we had not forgotten Evelyn. We didn’t, and we won’t."
Tennessee agrees to Trump's $300-a-week unemployment plan
Tennessee will become the latest state to ask the federal government for an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits under President Donald Trump’s supplemental plan.
Gordon Central High closes because of teacher shortage
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - Gordon Central High is the latest Georgia school to shutdown because of Covid-19 problems. But the case here is a little different. School officials say the problem isn't active cases, just a teacher and staff shortage.…