Gov. Lee has more on phased reopening in Tennessee
Still expect bans on gatherings of 10 or more and limitations on nursing home & hospital visits.
Some Tennessee cities cautious on gov's May 1 reopening goal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Some of Tennessee’s biggest cities are not committing to reopen their economies by Gov. Bill Lee’s stated goal of May 1. Nashville Mayor John Cooper said Tuesday that he could see the first phase of an…
How many COVID-19 tests has your county done?
Bledsoe & McMinn rate well, Bradley and Marion... not so much.
So when can I get my haircut?
We've read the orders , checked the emails, listened to the Facebook updates... now here are the answers you really want to know.
Georgia Governor announces business reopenings by the end of the week
hair salons and others opening Friday, restaurants on Monday.
Chattanooga T-shirt store creates 'Chattanooga Strong' T-shirt
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a week since tornadoes ripped through Hamilton County. The community is now busy cleaning up the debris and helping those in need- put their lives back together. Dee Dee Barnes with We’ve Got…
Governor Lee announces Safer At Home will end April 30th
businesses across the state will re-open on May First.
Tennessee truck fire ruined N95 masks, medical gowns
First responders say medical masks and protective surgical gowns were destroyed when a tractor-trailer caught fire on a highway in Tennessee.
Judge: Tennessee can't prevent abortions during coronavirus
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has barred Tennessee from preventing abortions during a temporary ban on nonessential medical procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a Friday night ruling, U.S. District Judge…
Chattanooga church sues to hold drive-in services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee church is challenging a local ban on drive-in church services. The church joins a growing list of lawsuits seeking to push back against limitations on religious gatherings that have been enacted to help prevent…
Four Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus
A major U.S. meat producer says four of its poultry workers in Georgia have died after becoming infected by the coronavirus.
Chattanooga Mayor Berke Working With Other Cities To Restart Economy
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced Thursday that he is joining with mayors of four other Tennessee cities to form the Tennessee Major Metros Economic Task Force.
Cleveland Flea Market converts into a tornado relief donation center
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s been four days since the Easter Sunday tornadoes devastated many counties in our area. Spring is normally the season for flea markets, but due to the COVID 19 closures, the Cleveland flea market is unable…
NWS: More than 100 tornadoes hit from Texas to Maryland
Forecasters say there's another risk of severe weather across the region Sunday.
Tennesseans seeing first federal supplement to unemployment
Tennesseans receiving unemployment benefits have started seeing their first payments that include a $600 federal supplement for the newly jobless.
New Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Slow Down
There were 74,772 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week according to the latest report from Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce.
TBI crime trends during Safer at Home sheltering
“This snapshot helps all stakeholders have a better idea of how the pandemic has impacted public safety."
Governor closes Tennessee Schools for the rest of the year
"we expect kids all across the state not to go back to the classroom."
Drive thru COVID-19 testing this weekend in Marion & McMinn Counties
Everyone can be tested at your local health department, drive thru testing coming to Hamilton County on following weekends
Tennessee state parks to remain closed amid coronavirus
Tennessee's state parks will remain closed due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus.
Flooding damage at Little River Canyon Preserve
grilles were snapped, fences moved onto roads, and a soccer goal swept away in the flooding.
Governor Bill Lee assesses tornado damage in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Sunday night an EF-3 tornado roared through Hamilton County. Since the severe weather 2 people have lost their lives, 17 people hospitalized, and over 100 buildings damaged. For those affected clean up started bright and…
Governor Lee announces Tennessee's Covid-19 future
"We need Tennesseans to go back to work."
Governor Lee addresses tornadoes
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee began his daily Covid-19 briefing by remembering tornado victims in southeast Tennessee. He will come to our area on Tuesday to survey the damage. And he has been talking to FEMA about support for…