UT Trustees appoint Boyd to 5-year term as president
Board Chair John Compton said there was strong support for Boyd to continue as president.
Friday COVID-19 Cases
A few more cases today in Jackson, Bradley and Hamilton counties, but not many.
Tennessee gets $476K grant for tornado victim mental health
Tennessee has landed a $476,000 federal grant to support the mental health needs of victims of deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
Vehicle Emissions Testing in Tennessee Suspended Until May 18
Vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton County are suspended until May 18 as part of Governor Lee's executive order issued March 24.
Alabama schools to finish year through distance learning
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed public schools to finish the year academic year through distance learning as the state tries to slow the spread of coronavirus. Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey said Thursday that…
Governor Kemp addresses state as Covid-19 cases climb
He asks Georgians to give him 15 days of compliance to "turn this curve."
Thursday COVID-19 Cases
Local cases rising across the Tennessee Valley, including the first positive cases in Meigs and DeKalb counties
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers See Unprecedented Spike
The state of Tennessee experienced an unprecedented spike in new initial unemployment claims.
Wednesday COVID-19 case update
We now have our first 3 deaths in this area, 2 in Hamilton and one in Jackson county, AL
Tennessee State Parks restricting use, but not closing
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee State Parks are shortening hours and restricting usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they are stopping short of shutting down parks. Officials are joining state health experts in discouraging us from travelling, but still encourage us…
Red Cross extends financial help deadline after tornadoes
The American Red Cross said Wednesday it continues to offer emergency financial help for Middle Tennessee residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornadoes that tore through the region in early March.
Doctors plead with Tennessee governor for stay-at-home order
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Doctors across Tennessee are pleading with Gov. Bill Lee to take stronger action to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Dr. Aaron Milstone warned on a webinair Tuesday that without action, tens of thousands of…
Ivey: No plans for a statewide shelter in place order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she has no plans to issue a statewide “shelter in place" order to combat the new coronavirus. Citing economic concerns, Ivey signaled a reluctance to join the states, including New York,…
Tuesday COVID-19 case count
On Tuesday, we add the first cases in Grundy and Fannin County, plus seven new cases in Chattanooga area.
Great Smoky Mountains one of 3 popular national parks closing gates
They got around 30,000 visitors last week which crowded some sites in the park.
Smokies closing for 2 weeks to help stop COVID-19 spread
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shutting down for two weeks in an effort help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Governor Lee talks about facemasks, dentists and when we go back to school
He explains his reluctance to order mass closings.
Georgia governor orders bars, clubs closed amid coronavirus
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor is ordering bars and nightclubs around the state to close because of the coronavirus as the number of confirmed infections statewide reach 800. Gov. Brian Kemp said the order will take effect at noon on…
When will America reopen? Conflicting news
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As just about every jurisdiction today officially declared a state of emergency over the Coronovirus, more businesses are closing. But for how long? We got a lot of new guidance today, but some of it is conflicting.…
Monday COVID-19 Case County
Now 19 cases in our coverage area, another 12 in neighboring counties.
Small businesses can apply for loans as result of virus
Tennessee small businesses that have been economically harmed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak can apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
Tennessee Governor Lee Signs Order Restricting Restaurants and Gatherings
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020.
Nashville Mayor Orders Residents To Stay at Home
Nashville Mayor John Cooper issued a 'Safer At Home' Executive Order Sunday morning.
Tennessee records first COVID-19 related death
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Public health officials announce the first COVID-19 fatality in Tennessee. A 73 year old man died on Friday in Nashville. He had underlying health conditions and died from complications from COVID-19. The number of positive cases…