Gov. Lee debunks Top 5 Covid conspiracies now in Tennessee
The Governor says he HAS not authorized the National Guard to go to your house to force a vaccine on you or that Tennessee is injecting cattle to get the vaccine into the meet supply.
'There Are No Beds' in Middle Tennessee According to Sumner County Chief Medical Officer
The Chief Medical Officer for Sumner County Regional Medical Center said "There are no beds," due to the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Census: Alabama more diverse, a few counties driving growth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state’s population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released Thursday. Mirroring a trend across the country,…
Tennessee lawmakers support special session for Covid-19 limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - All 73 Tennessee House Republicans are signaling support for a special session to limit the authority of local officials to make rules aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. That would include mask…
Nonprofit planning to host fundraiser to help save mental health department from budget cuts
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, could lose 10% of its budget next year because of federal budget cuts. To save the program, the nonprofit will host a golf tournament…
Local family experiences breakthrough cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally.…
Camping Free in Big South Fork on National Parks Anniversary
The Big South Fork National Recreation Area along the Kentucky-Tennessee border is offering free camping and free backcountry permits to mark the National Park Service's 105th anniversary on Aug. 25.
Tourism Decline in Tennessee Not as Bad As Nation Rate in 2020
Tennessee saw a 31.6% decline in tourism from the previous year, compared with a 42% drop for the nation at large.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Temporarily Suspended From Twitter
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was suspended from Twitter on Tuesday for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
Bonnaroo: Vaccination card or negative test now required
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that its festival-goers will be required to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested negative for the virus within the last three days.
Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia. The shutdown is…
Nashville police arrest Lyft driver for assaulting a country music singer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Nashville police have made an arrest in the case of a country music singer who says she was assaulted during a ride-share. Lyft driver Albert Boakye was arrested Monday night. Over the weekend, singer Clare Dunn…
North Georgia School Districts may test drinking water for lead
NORTHWEST, GA (WDEF) - As students begin to return to the classroom, several North Georgia school districts are deciding whether they will take part in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids program that will cover the cost of…
Thousands of tires illegally dumped on private property-reward offered
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Just off of Interstate 75, near exit 20 sits acres of land owned by Larry Armour with Armour commercial real estate-but he’s not the only one using this property. On the property, you’ll…
No active shooter found at Tennessee high school
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office says no suspect was found.
Tennessee State clearing returning students' balances
Tennessee State University says it's clearing the account balances of students returning to study this fall.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie…
Covid-19 concerns cause parents to look at online schooling options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With a recent surge in Covid-19 cases and the lack of vaccine availability for minors, some parents are hesitant for their children to return to the traditional classroom- so they are enrolling their students…
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans trekked to the Senate floor on Sunday touting a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal and argued that, after months of haggling, it was time for a final vote on the measure. Standing…
Remains of Tennessee soldier killed in World War II being returned
The remains of a soldier killed during World War II are returning to Tennessee.
Covid vaccinations jumping in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee has seen a 90% increase in people receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination over the past two weeks. Piercey on Friday praised the bump in…
IndyCar may have a hit on its hands on Nashville streets
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Simon Pagenaud hit Nashville, took a look at the 24/7 wild times and wondered how the heck he missed Music City all his life. “I love food, I love partying,…
Alabama's numbers for vaccinated who got sick and died
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Almost all COVID-19 deaths in Alabama are among unvaccinated people. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Friday that of the 11,600 people in the state who died of COVID-19, just 26 of those were fully vaccinated.…
Salvation Army hosts " Stuff the Bus" back to school initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the next school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up to provide local children with new school supplies through the “Stuff the Bus” initiative. At eight local Walmart Supercenters throughout Chattanooga, school…