TWRA identifies individuals caught on camera at Reelfoot Lake spillway gate
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) confirmed that four individuals were identified after being caught on security cameras at the Reelfoot Lake spillway gate in Lake County on Aug. 24, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m. TWRA Col. Dale Grandstaff said the public’s assistance…
Chattanooga to host public meeting on housing and community development report
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Housing & Community Investment will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Avondale Community Center, located at 1305 Dodson Avenue. The meeting will provide information and…
Chattanooga Police Department participates in car show supporting homeless veterans
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department joined Volkswagen Chattanooga MilVets ERG for a car show this past weekend in support of homeless veterans. As part of the event, Sgt. Perez and MPO Burnette showcased a CPD motorcycle and the department’s command truck, which serves…
TDA seeks information after break-in at Lawrenceburg forestry office
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is asking the public for information leading to the identification of the person or people who broke into a Division of Forestry office in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, a…
Upper parking lot at Burgess Falls State Park closed for construction
Tennessee – Burgess Falls State Park officials announced that the upper parking lot will be closed while construction continues on a new visitor center and other park features. The lower parking lot will remain open, but trailers, RVs, and buses will not be allowed in…
CFD crews respond to overnight structure fire on 16th Avenue near the TN/GA line, family escapes safely
Chattanooga, TN – A Chattanooga family managed to safely escape their burning home early Sunday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched at 12:52 a.m. on August 31 to multiple reports of a residential structure fire in the 4800 block of 16th…
Chattanooga Fire Department rescue squads participated in confined space training, practicing with new equipment while sharpening technical skills
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department rescue squads participated in confined space training this week, focusing on technical skills while practicing with new equipment. The training allowed crews to sharpen their abilities in handling complex rescue situations that require precision and advanced techniques. According to…
CPD charges two teenagers with attempted murder in Market Street shooting that injured 15-year-old girl
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting on August 28, 2025, in the 2800 block of Market Street. Officers responded at 8:56 a.m. to reports of a person shot and found a wrecked vehicle…
Chattanooga Police Department to celebrate 2025 academy class graduation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department will host the graduation ceremony for its 2025 Academy Class on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The event is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center, located…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue kitten from small fire in homeless encampment
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighter Elliott Brown from Engine 21 Blue Shift helped rescue a kitten that suffered minor burns during a fire at a homeless encampment near Gunbarrel Road and Commons Boulevard on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Chattanooga firefighters responded around 2:30 p.m. after noticing…