SEC schools expect campuses to be open in the fall
More than half of ACC schools also plan to reopen this fall.
University of Tennessee system looking to return to class in the fall
This includes UTC
Truck Driver arrested for Cold Case murders in Tennessee & Wyoming
DNA traces links former long-haul driver to 1990s murders of women
Tennessee reports 1st death of state inmate in outbreak
Tennessee officials have reported the first death of a state inmate who tested positive for the coronavirus.
First Tennessee prisoner dies from Covid-19
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee continues to grapple with Covid-19 cases in prisons. The state is in the middle of testing every single state prisoner and staff member in Tennessee. And as they do so, they have registered their first prisoner…
Tennessee Dentists resume Wednesday, Bowling Alleys on Friday
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Lee used his final daily briefing on the Covid-19 response to announce more reopening in Tennessee. Dentists will resume seeing patients beginning on Wednesday. They will use guidelines established by the American Dental Association for reopening.…
Covid-19 deaths climbing in our region, but not Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After a fast start, the mortality numbers for Hamilton County have leveled off over the last week. Monday's number remained at 13 Covid-19 fatalities. But our neighboring communities have not been as lucky. The Life Care Center…
Who is in charge?
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - COVID-19 made its debut in the United States in late January and the first case in Tennessee was reported in early March. At that time, Governor Bill Lee ordered a shelter in place for the…
Howard Finster's Paradise Garden reopening in Summerville, GA
The museum and gift shop will remain closed for now, but the Garden is in bloom.
Storms knock out power, blamed for 1 death in Tennessee
Officials said storms with high winds swept through Tennessee knocking down trees and power lines, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power and causing one death.
Is it a blip or a trend? Georgia records rash of new Covid-19 cases
1,232 cases in the last 24 hours
Groups sue to expand absentee voting in Tennessee amid virus
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Several groups are suing the state of Tennessee to allow any voter to cast an absentee ballot this year due to worries that people might contract or unwittingly spread the coronavirus…
Governor issues new guidance for churches and worship centers
"We’re confident in their ability to determine the proper time and how to incorporate these guidelines to worship."
UT campuses proposing no tuition increases next year
The University of Tennessee campuses are proposing no tuition increases for the upcoming academic year.
Addressing rising senior care facility Covid-19 cases
See Governor Lee and President Trump today at White House briefing
Food City will require their employees to wear masks beginning Friday
Before, they just suggested.
Tennessee unemployment claims still high due to coronavirus
By ADRIAN SAINZ and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The number of Tennessee residents who filed new unemployment claims last week topped 43,700, bringing the total number of requests for benefits to more than 435,000 since businesses…
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase Another 43,000
The latest unemployment claims for the week of April 25 in Tennessee saw another increase with 43,792 new filings.
New steps in Tennessee's phased reopening
Gyms opening Friday, but salons will have to wait until the end of May
Gov. Ivey allows beaches, retail stores to open with limits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says that retail stores, beaches and non-emergency medical procedures can resume, with limits, later this week as she announced a loosening of state restrictions because of the coronavirus outbreak. Ivey said a…
Bishop plans to resume public masses on Pentecost Sunday
"I know that all of our priests join me in looking forward to celebrating the Mass with our parish families once again.”
Virus cases in Tennessee prisons rise, testing ramps up
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates in seven Tennessee prisons has jumped to more than 750 as a round of mass testing begins at a…
Hamilton County Golf Course reopens under special limitations
Hamilton County, Tenn (WDEF) - We are day two into the state of Tennessee’s reopening process. And many companies are hard at work making sure their business is safe for customers. Bear Trace Golf Course, located on Harrison Bay, reopened…
Tornado unemployment aid available in 2 Tennessee counties
Workers in two Tennessee counties can now apply for disaster unemployment aid after deadly tornado-producing storms tore through the region on Easter.