Tennessee authorities investigating officer-involved shooting that left 1 dead, TBI says situation escalated “for reasons still under investigation”
Tennessee – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Knox County that occurred Friday night following a traffic stop and vehicle pursuit involving the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen,…
Tennessee mother indicted in shooting deaths of her infant and 11-year-old child, TBI says months-long investigation led to arrest
Tennessee – A woman has been indicted and arrested in connection with the deaths of two children in Kenton, according to an investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies in Tennessee. An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the Kenton…
Sen. Blackburn urges Congress to act after Supreme Court decision, warns foreign nationals are exploiting U.S. system and pushes “Ban Birth Tourism Act”
Tennessee – U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is urging Congress to take action following a Supreme Court decision that upheld birthright citizenship, saying the ruling underscores the need for new legislation to address what she describes as abuse of the system. “This decision should be motivation…
Sen. Blackburn says ruling rightfully returned authority to President Trump, giving him new power to remove “rogue bureaucrats” blocking America First agenda
Tennessee – U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn praised a recent Supreme Court decision involving executive authority over federal agencies, saying the ruling strengthens presidential control and helps advance the “America First” agenda. “Today, the Supreme Court rightfully returned constitutional authority over the executive branch to the…
Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty criticizes Supreme Court ruling, says “this will only deepen the American people’s loss of confidence in the election process”
Tennessee – Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty criticized the Supreme Court’s decision allowing certain mail-in ballots received after Election Day to continue being counted under state laws, saying the ruling could further reduce public confidence in the election process. “Disappointing ruling this morning. Allowing California to…
15-year-old injured following shooting on Highway 153 South, CPD investigating
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old male injured after a reported road rage incident on Highway 153 South between Thrasher Bridge and Exit 5A. According to CPD, officers responded at 4:40 a.m. to reports of a…
Chattanooga Police Department recognizes Explorers promoted after leadership and law enforcement training
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recognized several members of its Explorers Program after they completed testing and earned new ranks within the program. The department congratulated the recently promoted Explorers, including Captain Shawn Asher, Lieutenants Anica Pool and Henry Gooden, and Sergeants Ariel…
Chattanooga Fire Department crews rescue trapped patient after two-vehicle crash on Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a serious two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Hixson Pike at N Access Road involving multiple patients and a person trapped inside a vehicle. According to the department, firefighters arrived to find one vehicle overturned on its…
Chattanooga Police Department seeks help identifying suspect accused of using fraudulent check to buy car
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of using a fraudulent bank check and identification to purchase a vehicle. According to the department, the incident happened in May when the suspect allegedly used convincing fraudulent…
Chattanooga Fire Department crews quickly extinguish vehicle fire at Hixson gas station
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews quickly responded to and extinguished a vehicle fire at a gas station in Hixson Sunday morning. At 10:28 a.m. on June 28, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to 5710 Lake Resort Drive after reports of a vehicle fire at…