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Monday, November 9, 2026Nov 9

Downtown parking free after Thanksgiving

The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority voted unanimously this morning to make all metered parking in Chattanooga free for two days after Thanksgiving.

Tom Dugan, executive director for CARTA, said the move hopes to spur shopping downtown and in the North Shore area. While meters on the streets are free, however, CARTA garages and lots would still be paid parking over the holiday, he said.

For complete details, read tomorrow’s Times Free Press.