Next On The A List From WTCI PBS: Local 3’s Cindy Sexton
For residents here in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley and beyond, Cindy Sexton is a familiar face. For viewers of Local 3, she is more than the longest-running TV news anchor in Tennessee, ever informing this community. She is regarded as a trusted friend for her reporting and a heart for...
Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam involving incarcerated individuals
WHITFIELD COUNTY — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is warning individuals about a scam involving recent arrest information and incarcerated individuals. They say they assume that scammers are now preying on recent arrest information and calling families of those who have been incarcerated. These scammers c
Chattanooga Theatre Centre And Next Exit Present The New Play Festival
On Friday, June 5th, Chattanooga Theatre Centre and Next Exit Productions invite audiences to experience The New Play Festival, a celebration of new works by local and regional playwrights. Performing each weekend, the festival features eight fully staged 10-minute plays, two one-act productions, and five staged readin
Walker County Board of Education Announces June Budget Hearings and Board Meetings
The Walker County Board of Education has announced several upcoming meetings in June, including budget work sessions, public hearings, and its monthly planning and regular board meetings. The first meeting will be a FY2027 Budget Work Session on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m. at the Advancing Education Center, located...
Cleveland to close well-traveled road through August for water line, culvert work
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Drivers in Cleveland should plan for a major road closure starting Wednesday, June 3rd, as the city begins infrastructure work expected to last into early August. The City of Cleveland says Peerless Road Northwest will close to through traffic beginning at 9 a.m. on June 3,...
Chattanooga Market debuts Bloody Mary sampling on Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Market will be serving up Bloody Mary’s on Sunday, June 7, 2026 as tomatoes become the feature produce. Batches will be served up for the annual Top Tomato Festival®. Six restaurants will be putting their special twist on the popular brunch cocktail...
The chicken tenders at this Tennessee restaurant are so good, they taste almost heaven-sent
Tucked along East M.L. King Boulevard in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Champy’s is the kind of place that turns first-time visitors into lifelong fans. With a 4.6-star rating and over 3,400 glowing reviews, this Southern eatery has built a serious reputation around its legendary fried chicken. The moment you walk through the
New ordinance would cap private lot rates if downtown operators join CARTA’s boot plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're taking questions to CARTA about their efforts to equalize parking rates in downtown Chattanooga. CARTA is also working to fix another problem: a backlog of unpaid parking tickets. CARTA says they found years of unresolved parking violations when new leadership took over in 2024. Now,...
Depression among Hamilton County teens on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of the mental health of Hamilton County teenagers was discussed at this month’s Hamilton County Regional Health Council meeting. According to a report from Dr. Gabby Jordan of the McNabb Center, the rate of depression among high school students in Hamilton County has risen by 47 per
Pet of the Week: Brownie!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Brownie!. This little gentleman has the softest chocolate coat and the sweetest puppy dog eyes. Brownie is a gentle soul who is timid at first, but melts like a Hershey Kiss into a cuddle puddle the moment you offer a tender touch or a
