Tennessee adopts 'The Volunteer State' as offical nickname
Tennessee first became known as “The Volunteer State” during the War of 1812 due to its prominent role of sending 1,500 volunteer soldiers.
Tennessee confirms 10th pediatric flu death
DANDRIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health says 10 children have died from the flu this season. Officials confirmed Wednesday that the deaths have been spread out across the entire state. The agency added that more than 41,000…
Three kayakers rescued near Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Rescue Squad saved three kayakers this afternoon. They were trapped by the fast moving current of Drowning Creek. They had to climb up trees to get above the rising water. The Rescue Squad…
Tennessee's school voucher program faces lawsuit
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newly filed lawsuit argues that Tennessee's school voucher program is unconstitutional and must be blocked before going into effect later this year. Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Thursday that his…
Two motorcycle chases in one night
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Reserve Deputy was injured in one of the two high speed chases in northeast Alabama last night. The first one began around 8 PM near Fort Payne. In that case, a deputy tried to…
Tennessee inmate indicted in death of prisons administrator
Accused of sexually assaulting and then killing administrator who was living on the prison campus.
A look at Tennessee Gov. Lee's 2nd budget proposal
SEE THE STATE OF THE STATE SPEECH HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Lee's top priorities in his latest spending plan would boost K-12 teach pay, extend postpartum health insurance for Tennessee's low-income women, encourage employers to hire…
Watch Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State
Watch the speech here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee will soon unveil his top priorities for the 2020 legislative session, as well as announce his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year during his second annual address in…
Registration ends Monday for Tennessee presidential primary
You can register online today, post mark a letter by closing today, or visit your local election commission (Hamilton Co. closes at 4PM)
Sen. Lamar Alexander tips balance against calling witnesses in Impeachment
"But the Constitution does not give the Senate the power to remove the president from office and ban him from this year’s ballot simply for actions that are inappropriate."
The story of Scottsboro boat fire victim Yancy Roper
The brothers jumped into the lake to escape a burning boat... one made it to land, the other didn't.
Wings Over Dalton Air Show cancelled
“Current sales and projections are significantly lower than what is needed to host a successful event."
Crews recover boat in fatal Jackson County Park and Marina fire
Crews recover a boat they believe will help in the investigation into the fatal Scottsboro fire. This comes as volunteers help those who were impacted by this tragedy.
The Do's and Dont's of Eye Lash Extensions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -Eye lash extensions, a new trend that gives you longer and fuller looking lashes without the need for mascara. This new beauty hack can shorten your morning makeup routine but can also come with some serious risks,…
Truck owner chases down thief and holds him at gunpoint
When a man drove off in her truck, the owner got into another vehicle and followed him
Emails: Companies urged Gov. Lee to veto anti-LGBT adoption law
IKEA, Mars Inc., Nestle USA and Danone North America all reached out to Lee's office raising concerns
Northwest Georgia Magistrate charged with theft
Investigators say Judge Allen Wigington took money from a non profit and from his own office.
Amanda Foster died trying to save family in boat fire
Sister and friends call her a hero.
Governor Ivey in a sling after dog mishap
"most importantly, Missy is also doing just fine."
Victims identified in Jackson County Park boat fire
Divers still trying to identify sunken boat thought to be the origin of the fire.
Georgia lawmakers consider restrictions on vaping
bill would raise the minimum age to purchase vaping products in Georgia from 18 to 21
Collins quiet on Georgia Senate during state Capitol stop
Supporters of President Trump have been pushing him over Sen. Loeffler.
Father loses wife and all his children in Scottsboro boat fire
Family lived on a boat at the dock.
Four children killed in Jackson County Marina Fire
Today they are removing the largest boat, a 45 footer in the lake.