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Northshore Businesses Parking Struggles

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local businesses in the Northshore district say traffic, accessibility, and rising operational costs are creating challenges for both employees and customers. Richard Hardin, owner of Stone Cup Cafe,…

CARTA Receives $1.46 Million TDOT Grant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has received a $1.46 million grant through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program. CARTA says the grants will accelerate the development of mobility hubs, enhance…

Local Singer Finishes Second Nationally

LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”…

Taconooga Closes After 12 Years

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Chattanooga’s North Shore has closed its doors for good. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Taconooga shut down on December 26th. …

Pet of the Week: Zeke!

HAMILTON COUNTY -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Zeke! Zeke did not get the memo that he is 10! You’re only as old as you feel, and Zeke said…

Search Ensues for Wanted Convicted Felon

GILMER COUNTY -- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is searching for 40-year-old convicted felon Terry Franklin Turner. Turner is a convicted felon and has an active arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, according…

W Road to Close New Year's Day for Clean-up

HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Town of Walden will close the W Road on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This closure will allow for community road clean-up, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management…

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