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
Chattanooga gas prices plunge 34 cents in a week, among lowest in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga drivers are seeing some of the biggest relief at the pump in months. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gasoline in Chattanooga has fallen 34.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.67. That's 21.7 cents lower than a month ago, although prices...
Bonus check pays Cleveland thrift store rent as owner keeps giving through ‘free shops’
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — On a street corner in Cleveland, there is a building you cannot miss. The Repurpose Variety and Thrift Store has been open for just a few months. The owner is a true gem who has invested her own money into 'free shop' days for the community.
Signal Mountain firefighters free trapped driver after two-vehicle crash overturns car
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — Signal Mountain firefighters rescued a person trapped in an overturned vehicle after a two-car crash Monday evening. The Signal Mountain Fire Department’s Red Shift responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. When crews arrived, they found one of the...
Marion County Health Council Launches School Supply Drive Ahead of “Give a Child a...
The Marion County Health Council is calling on the community to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year through its annual “Give a Child a Chance” back-to-school event scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Chattanooga State Kimball Campus. Organizers say the event is designed...
Litter cleanup at East Lake Park in Chattanooga encourages residents to protect wildlife
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Efforts to protect Tennessee's waterways and wildlife are happening across the state, including right here in Chattanooga. The Tennessee Aquarium spent the day encouraging community members to do their part in the East Lake neighborhood. A belated Earth Day celebration took place at East Lake Park,
Shepherd Community Center To Host Their 50th Annual Community Picnic
The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development invites the community to attend a day of music, food, fun, and community pride for the 50th Annual Shepherd Community Fun Day, Picnic & Car Parade on Saturday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shepherd Community Center, located at 2124 Shepherd Road.
Summer Skate Night’s Soul Roll Celebrates Black Music Appreciation
One of Chattanooga's most distinctive summer community gatherings is the Summer Skate Night Series in the St. Elmo community, put on by the City of Chattanooga's Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Department in partnership with Dazey Skate Company and Food Trappers Union. The Summer Skate Night Series will be hosting.
