Tennessee farmers and forest landowners to receive hurricane Helene recovery grants
Tennessee – Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee recovering from losses caused by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to apply for block grants aimed at addressing damage not covered by insurance or existing federal disaster programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Governor Bill Lee,…
Chattanooga Fire Department honors fallen captain on first anniversary of passing
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department marked one year since the passing of Captain George Turley, who died on December 14, 2024, following a medical emergency during a workout at Station 16. Despite efforts by his crew, paramedics, and doctors, he could not be…
Chattanooga Fire Department assists in complex rope rescue after Signal Mountain crash
Chattanooga, TN – Several agencies worked together on Sunday, December 14, for an hours-long response after a vehicle plunged off Signal Mountain, trapping the driver and requiring a complicated extrication and rope rescue. The Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:33 p.m. to…
Chattanooga police investigate shooting on E 25th Street Court
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on December 13, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m. in the 2200 block of E 25th Street Court. Officers reported that a 19-year-old male victim was transported by a personal vehicle to a…
Roadwork on I-40 to impact traffic on Dec. 14 as crews conduct rolling roadblocks between mile markers 318 and 329
Chattanooga, TN – Drivers traveling on I-40 in Cumberland County were advised of upcoming roadway activities expected to affect traffic. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., utility contract crews planned to conduct rolling roadblocks in both directions between mile markers…
Firefighters take part in vehicle extrication training
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department’s squad companies took part in vehicle extrication training this week. In Pit 1, crews were introduced to the Paratech Hydrafusion system, which was used to lift and stabilize a school bus. In Pit 2, they refreshed…
CPD hosts First Line Leadership and Supervision Course
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department hosted Megan France for her First Line Leadership and Supervision Course, welcoming supervisors from CPD and other regional agencies. Participants focused on improving communication and emotional intelligence while learning strategies for personnel development. The course aimed to enhance…
CFD crews collect donations during Fill the Boat event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department gathered a large number of food donations during its Fill the Boat event this week, working alongside Food City to support local families in need during the holiday season. Shoppers contributed generously, filling the department’s swiftwater rescue boats…
Space heater caused overnight house fire on N Highland Park Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – A space heater sparked an overnight house fire in Chattanooga, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. At 3:50 a.m. on December 10, 2025, Blue Shift companies were dispatched to the 700 block of N Highland Park Avenue for a residential structure fire….
Chattanooga Fire Department supports Forgotten Child Fund as holiday needs increase
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s command staff and administrative personnel worked alongside members of the Mayor’s Office on Wednesday to pack toys for 128 children at the Forgotten Child Fund’s headquarters. The effort marked a significant contribution as the organization moved into the…