13 Tennessee Dessert Spots Perfect For A Sweet Valentine’s Day Date
Valentine’s Day calls for a dreamy dessert date, and Tennessee is filled with sweet spots that feel made for lingering conversations. Cosy cobbler shops in Nashville and whimsical ice cream parlors in Chattanooga each offer their own atmosphere, aromas, and irresistible treats. Expect flaky pastries, pillowy...
The 1927 Landmark opens in downtown Chattanooga as Waymark Hotel
The historic 1927 Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust Company building has reopened downtown as The Waymark Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The converted 148-room hotel is owned by Milwaukee-based HKS Holdings and will be managed by Raleigh, N.C.-based Concord Hospitality. Vacant for nearly two...
Tennessee Distillery Takes Bold Swing at Irish Tradition
Chattanooga Whiskey is stepping outside familiar territory with its latest release, taking aim at one of Ireland's most protected and passionate whiskey categories. The Tennessee distillery just anno
Man who robbed fast food restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe learns his federal prison fate
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — A man who forced restaurant employees into a walk in freezer during an armed robbery in Fort Oglethorpe has learned how many years he'll spend behind bars in federal prison. Mario Merriweather was sentenced to 11 years after he pleaded guilty to robbing a Burger...
Bloodhound Commended for Locating Missing Man
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Dunlap Police Department is expressing their appreciation to the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department and Jesse the bloodhound for their assistance in helping to locate 78-year-old Norman Hobbs, who was missing. They say in less than 30 minutes of entering a large wooded area, they...
Chattanooga Police Chief addresses ICE concerns as residents call for enforcement limits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga officials are responding to citizen concerns about immigration enforcement within the city. Police Chief John Chambers spoke at city council Tuesday to clarify that the department is not involved in the arrest of undocumented immigrants. Last week, some residents attended a city...
Convicted cop killer stays put: Tennessee officially denies parole for Janet Hinds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Parole has finalized its decision to deny parole in the case of a Soddy Daisy woman convicted in the death of a Chattanooga police officer. The board completed its independent review of Janet Hinds’ parole case and voted to decline her release,...
Breezy & very warm Tuesday with showers by Tuesday Night
Another day with Spring like temperatures Tuesday with highs ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s. Gusts up to 20mph during the afternoon. Showers return Tuesday Evening and continues through the overnight hours. Expect a wet start to Wednesday, but showers should quickly end before midday. Drier and gradually...
Pet of the Week: Patton!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Patton!. Patton is a handsome young-adult hound mix with a loving temperament and a gentle demeanor– a perfect pup looking for his perfect family!. While Patton’s background is a...
Sheriff’s Department to receive new vests and accessories
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is set to receive new ballistic vests and additional accessories following the county commission’s recent approval for a bid submitted by North American Fire Equipment Company Inc. (NAFECO). The bid submitted was worth $18,535 and goes directly towards the purchase of new...
