Last week’s Hixson grand opening of Dunkin’ Donuts signals a return of the brand to Chattanooga and will more than likely mean the franchise will be dipping into the local market soon. Bluemont Group, which is brewing up some changes for the former coffee and doughnut staple locally, is looking at additional locations, including Ooltewah.

The city of Chattanooga is considering placing speed cameras on Pinewood Drive in East Brainerd, according to Councilman Jack Benson.

Signal Mountain Town Council’s unanimous approval to end discussion about speed cameras will not slow down traffic enforcement in the town, according to Signal Mountain Police Chief Boyd Veal.

The town of Signal Mountain is no longer considering raising its local sales tax in a time when money is already tight for many.

The town of Signal Mountain is not implementing a curfew for minors at this time.

This year’s falling leaves mean a pickup in business for local lawn care providers Jody Clift and Chad Kell, owners of Clift Mowing Services.

When Andrea Wichman was laid off from her job of 10 years in January, she decided to open the kind of business she has enjoyed visiting for years, one she thought others might enjoy frequenting for deals in an economy where money is tight.

Before Black Friday, the semiannual Shopping Extravaganza at Heritage House Nov. 20, offers deals on nearly 20 home-based businesses.

Temperatures may be dropping off, but business at Mountain City Service isn’t.

Town of Signal Mountain planning commissioners will revisit the rezoning request for the former CVS property after visiting the site, which has been proposed for a large box store and small strip of additional retail outlets.