Bonnaroo Festival Postponed to September
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be rescheduled to take place September 24-27, 2020.
The importance of keeping a daily routine during these next few weeks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In these times it can be easy to fall out of your daily routine or become depressed due to staying inside all the time. Officials say keeping a routine is KEY. First, wake up at a good…
Alabama delays March 31 GOP Senate runoff to July 14
The state of Alabama is postponing its scheduled March 31 primary runoff in the Senate race between Jeff Sessions and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville.
Food City President talks about shortages at groceries
"the toilet paper thing, I can't really understand."
Man charged in wreck that killed 2 year old in Georgia mountains
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man faces a host of charges after a deadly crash over the weekend that killed a two year old boy. Georgia State Patrol investigators say a Ford Super Duty Truck rear-ended a…
Tuesday COVID-19 cases by state
NATIONAL 4,226 cases, 75 deaths, in 49 states TENNESSEE 73 cases, 1 in Hamilton County, none in our outlying counties. 2/3 of the cases are in the age range of 18-49. GEORGIA 146 Cases, 1 death, closest cases in Gordon…
Dollar General: Let senior citizens shop when stores open
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dollar General is dedicating the first hour of its daily store operations to senior citizens in response to the new coronavirus. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based discount retailer says starting Tuesday, it is strongly encouraging younger customers to…
Governors closing schools in Georgia & Tennessee
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Monday evening, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to close all public schools in Georgia from Wednesday through the rest of the month. The order affects schools that had only committed to one week so…
A COVID-19 announcement for Northwest Georgia
Even though we don't have case in our counties yet, it is already here.
TSA announces a screener at Atlanta's airport has COVID-19
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The TSA announces that an airport screener has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Their last day on the job was March 7th, a week ago last Saturday. They could have exposed…
Monday's Coronavirus cases update by state
Here is the Monday breakdown of new Coronavirus cases in the states in our region: Here is today's interactive map. TENNESSEE 52 cases, 0 deaths, still 1 in Hamilton County Hamilton County schools extending off time thru April 13. All…
Governor Lee Urges All Tennessee Schools to Close
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is urging all Tennessee schools to close to the end of the month.
Tennessee offering food, financial help to tornado victims
Tennesseans affected by the massive tornadoes that ripped through the state earlier this month will soon be able to apply for emergency federal benefits.
Chick-fil-A closes dining room seating due to Coronavirus impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The fast food chain, Chick-fil-A is closing the dining room seating in all their restaurants. The chain announced this decision on their Facebook page early Monday morning. The post says they are doing this to limit…
Lee closes Capitol, halts state travel over coronavirus
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all non-essential business travel for state employees, banned visitors and tours from the state Capitol and heavily discouraged groups of 250 or more from gathering.…
Some Georgia schools decide to remain open
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - While school systems in Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties are closing for several weeks due to Coronavirus, a few have decided to remain open. Whitfield County and Dalton City have decided to keep going... for now.…
Georgia Announces First Death from Coronavirus
67-year-old man is Georgia's first death from coronavirus.
Tennessee governor declares emergency over coronavirus
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus.
Tennessee Universities shutting down classes for Coronavirus
Vanderbilt is kicking out dorm students and going online for the rest of the semester.
Great Smoky Mountains seeking volunteers to adopt a trail
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to adopt a trail.
Tennessee COVID-19 location omission sparks questions
UPDATE: After negative reactions across the state, the Department of Health reversed their decision this evening: TDH ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT POLICIES NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed…
Former arena football player charged with murder in northeast Alabama standoff
Woman found shot to death inside Hollywood, AL home
TDH Confirms Six Total Cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee.
Inmate convicted of murder captured after fleeing prison
An inmate serving a life sentence after being convicted of murder has been captured after escaping an Alabama prison