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…
7 people dead after Tornado rips through Murray County
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - A tornado ripped through Northwest Georgia late Sunday. Officials say that at least seven people have died due to the severe weather. The daylight Monday morning proved the damage was far worse than imaginable after…
Fort Oglethorpe suffers business damage
Five people killed in Murray County
Mayor and Governor ask churches to limit Easter contact
"Allowing people to gather, even in their cars with the windows rolled up, will be considered a violation of our directives."
Winchester Police shoot suspect during fight
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has been requested to investigate the shooting of a suspect in Winchester on Thursday night. City police got a call about a domestic disturbance at South College Street around 10 PM. TBI officials say…
Chattanooga nurse helping fight COVID-19 locally & globally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Health care workers all over the country are working tirelessly to help put an end to the Coronavirus Pandemic. One chattanooga nurse is not only helping fight the disease in our area but also globally. “Just follow…
Thursday Covid-19 Cases
TENNESSEE VALLEY 237 cases in coverage area (16 counties) - 8 new 160 cases in neighbors (12 counties) - 11 new 22 deaths in region (both coverage & neighbors) - 2 new deaths in Hamilton & Jackson counties TENNESSEE 4,634…
Trump criticizes TVA president, says pay is too high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump took a swipe at the compensation of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s president, suggesting the executive's pay was too high. The president, who appoints the TVA's board, was asked a question at his daily…