Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee celebrates major milestone as more than 1,000 businesses across the state join effort to support foster families and vulnerable children
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee highlighted a statewide milestone in support for foster families, saying more than 1,000 businesses have partnered with Tennessee Kids Belong to help families caring for children in foster care. “Tennessee is at its best when businesses & local communities…
I-40 East lanes and I-40 West to I-640 East ramp to close overnight for bridge repairs
Tennessee – Motorists traveling through Knox County were advised of overnight closures on I-40 for bridge repairs. Beginning at 9 p.m. Sept. 1, the two right lanes of I-40 East at West Hills, Exit 380, were scheduled to close while crews worked on the bridge….
Chattanooga Fire Department joins Chattanooga Lookouts for First Responders Day
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department was represented at the Chattanooga Lookouts’ First Responders Day, an event celebrating local first responders. The department thanked the Chattanooga Lookouts for hosting the event and said it was an honor to be represented at the game. The…
Chattanooga police officers connect with students during morning lineup at Brown Academy
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police officers recently visited Brown Academy for a morning CPD lineup, giving students and staff an opportunity to meet officers who work in the area. The visit was part of CPD’s Front Porch Lineup initiative, which is designed to help officers…
Chattanooga police seek public’s help identifying burglary suspect after business break-in on Wilson Road
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police asked the public to help identify a suspect connected to a burglary at a business on Wilson Road in late June. The Chattanooga Police Department shared images of the suspect through its Crime Stoppers program, acknowledging that the photographs were…
Chattanooga to host free workers’ compensation training Sept. 17 for HR professionals, business owners and supervisors
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will hold two free in-person training sessions in September to help employers better understand workers’ compensation requirements, employee benefits and employer rights during the claims process. The sessions are designed for human resources professionals, safety officers,…
Tennessee directs more than $20 million to 19 communities for parks and recreation, including $6.8 million in matching funds for rural areas
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation announced more than $20 million in grants for parks, trails and recreation projects across 19 Tennessee communities. The funding includes $18,490,470 through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund and another $1.76 million…
Ten inmates inducted into national honor society for first time at Tennessee transition center
Tennessee – For the first time in the facility’s history, 10 inmates at the Mark Luttrell Transition Center have been inducted into a national honor society while working toward associate degrees in business. The men were inducted into Southwest Tennessee Community College’s chapter of the…
Chattanooga Fire Department promotes firefighter to senior firefighter, chief praises dedication and leadership
Chattanooga, TN – Matthew DeClercq has been promoted to Senior Firefighter with the Chattanooga Fire Department. The department congratulated DeClercq on the promotion, recognizing his dedication, leadership and strong work ethic. Chattanooga Fire Chief Terry Knowles praised DeClercq for the example he sets within the…
Hazardous substance removed from Hixson home after old bottle discovered in garage
Chattanooga, TN – Authorities safely removed a hazardous substance from a Hixson home after a homeowner discovered an old bottle containing diethyl ether anhydrous in a garage. The Chattanooga Police and Fire departments responded to the 400 block of Northmont Road at about 11:24 a.m….