Sevier County, home of Dollywood, chooses to mandate face masks
We break down the counties across Tennessee that are and are not requiring masks so far.
McMinn, Bradley counties will not require face masks
Grundy, Marion, Bledsoe, McMinn & Bradley Counties have all declined
Nashville bars seek restraining order against city officials
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Some Nashville bar owners are seeking a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions. A filing obtained by the Tennessean shows Timothy Stephen Smith and Geoffrey Reid filed…
Georgia Universities will require face masks after all
New rule includes Dalton State, UGA and Georgia Tech
'Senseless crime': The victims of July Fourth shootings
ATLANTA (AP) - A 6-year-old computer whiz. A young mother working for a better home for her kids. An 8-year-old who loved to make dance videos. From San Francisco to South Carolina, a spate of shootings claimed the lives of…
Arrest made in 4th of July shooting in Decherd
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal Fourth of July shooting in Franklin County. It happened around 6Pm at a home on West Main Street in the town of Decherd. 60 year old Gary Lamb…
Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed
"This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city."
Tennessee to review law enforcement polices, training
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called on every law enforcement agency to review and update its use of force policies.
Nashville rolling back reopening after virus surge
Nashville is rolling back its reopening in response to a sharp increase in coronavirus cases. Mayor John Cooper says the rollback is “tailored on what we’ve learned through contact tracing investigations over the past several weeks.”
Tennessee Unemployment Rises For Second Week In a Row
The number of Tennesseans claiming unemployment rose for the second week in a row with 22,256 for the week of June 27.
More action Wednesday in debate over wearing face masks
Knox county joins local governments in requiring masks, but Tennessee & Georgia Governors refuse.
Georgia election officials extend use of ballot drop boxes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state election board has voted to extend a rule allowing counties to utilize absentee ballot drop boxes through elections in November. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to extend that rule as well as another that lets…
Nashville will no longer prosecute minor marijuana charges
less than a half-ounce of marijuana.
Record new Covid-19 highs in both Tennessee and Hamilton County today
New case in Hamilton doubled today from yesterday to set new record of 118
Gov. Lee: Panel mulling Confederate bust in Capitol to meet soon
Panel could vote on whether to remove Forrest bust next week
How to spot a COVID-19 Scam
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance wants people to be aware of several different types of Coronavirus Scams currently circulating. Officials say scammers are setting up fake testing sites, fake telemedicine visits, and fake vaccine…
Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot
Tennessee officials say they plan to enforce a requirement that first-time voters who register by mail cast their ballots in person.
COVID-19 case update: Tennessee system back online
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee saw a spike of new Covid-19 positive tests on Monday, but we can blame this one on computer issues. The state Department of Health resumed reporting numbers today after a system failure over the weekend. The…
Funds to provide tests for 265,000 Alabama college students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As many as 265,000 students entering Alabama colleges this fall will be tested for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 under a new program. The testing announced Monday is meant to help prevent the disease from spreading…
Kingsport offering Drive-In fireworks show this year
They will fire from 2 different locations to increase viewing coverage
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called fellow country singer Chase Rice “selfish” for…
Gov. Lee Extends State of Emergency for Tennessee through August 29
Does NOT require facemask usage, just encourages it
Tennessee reports biggest daily jump in positive virus tests
Comparing numbers with Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Hamilton County.
New rule requires University of Tennessee students to get flu vaccines
University of Tennessee students will have to get their flu shot this fall and also be immunized for COVID-19 if a vaccine becomes available.