Chattanooga police officers rescued multiple people stranded during severe flash flooding on August 12, according to the department.
Chattanooga, TN – Officials said the sudden flooding left some drivers trapped in rising waters, prompting officers to step in to bring them to safety. Sergeant Dillingham was among those who assisted, helping get stranded motorists to higher ground. Two patrol vehicles were lost in…
Child lost his Iife after his mom, who claims she acted in fear, admittedly gave the boy an excessive amount of sIeeping piIs before she pIaced his remains in a pIastic box and conceaIed it in a shaIIow grave: police
Kentucky – A Kentucky woman, 33-year-old FeIicia, was taken into custody on Tuesday after confessing to the death of her child, Jaiden, 10. The parent now faces multiple charges, including mansIaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physicaI evidence, and fiIing a faIse report. The…
Search underway for man who ran into floodwaters on East Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire and Chattanooga Police are continuing the search for a man who ran into floodwaters on East Brainerd Road during Tuesday night’s severe weather. On Aug. 12, 2025, the 7600 block of East Brainerd Road was blocked due to flooding, with…
Three casualties reported after severe weather and flooding in Hamilton County
Chattanooga, TN – Three people were killed in Hamilton County following severe weather and flash flooding Tuesday night, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management. Officials said saturated ground from recent storms caused a large tree to fall on a car in the…
Swiftwater Rescue Team saves six from van during Chattanooga flooding
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters from the department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team rescued six people from a van late Tuesday night at Davidson Road and Gunbarrel Road, where rising water from an overflowing creek nearly swept the vehicle away. No injuries were reported, but firefighters spent…
Lane closures on SR 136 in Putnam County to begin Aug. 13 for widening project
Tennessee – Drivers in Putnam County should prepare for lane closures along SR 136 (South Jefferson Avenue) as the Tennessee Department of Transportation begins work on a 2.3-mile project to widen and improve the roadway from I-40 to SR 111. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025,…
I-24 reopens after flash flooding caused widespread road closures in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – On the night of Aug. 12, heavy rainfall and flash flooding forced the closure of multiple roadways in Chattanooga, including a major section of Interstate 24. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, I-24 was shut down between I-75 and U.S. 27 around…
TDOT launches $17.8 million project to relocate SR 76 in Bells, impacting multiple roads and supporting industrial growth
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has launched a major project to relocate SR 76 (US 79) in Bells, Tennessee, with multiple road closures scheduled to begin Thursday, August 14, 2025. Affected roads include SR 88 (Central Avenue) from High Street to Christian Avenue…
Chattanooga Police Department celebrates K9 Sully’s 7th birthday with community well-wishes
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked a special occasion by celebrating the seventh birthday of K9 Sully. Instead of tracking suspects, Sully spent the day sniffing out birthday cake, enjoying a well-earned break from his usual duties. Known for his toy-driven determination and…
Mayor’s office to host swearing-in ceremony for new Chattanooga Fire Chief
Chattanooga, TN – The Office of Mayor Tim Kelly announced it will host a formal swearing-in ceremony for Chattanooga Fire Chief Terry Knowles, marking the official transition of leadership within the Chattanooga Fire Department. The event will honor Chief Knowles’ decades of service and his…