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…
Soldiers from across the nation graduate from Tennessee National Guard’s military police basic course
Tennessee – Sixteen Soldiers from across the United States became the U.S. Army’s newest military policemen after graduating from the Tennessee National Guard’s Military Police Basic Course at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site on August 8. The graduates are now members of the U.S. Army Military…
61-year-old man arrested, charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting on Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 64-year-old Guster Harfield within hours of a fatal shooting on August 8, 2025, in the 7700 block of Lee Highway. At 9:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person shot in a motel parking lot….
CPD earns second place in state safety challenge recognizing traffic safety and DUI enforcement efforts
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit earned second place in the 201–500 officers category of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s annual Law Enforcement Challenge. This statewide program recognizes law enforcement agencies that advance traffic safety through education, enforcement, policy, and community outreach….
Third suspect charged in connection with July 20 homicide of 15-year-old male on Read Avenue after earlier arrests
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has taken the third and final suspect into custody in connection with the July 20, 2025 homicide of a 15-year-old male on Read Avenue. Eighteen-year-old Eric Collier turned himself in last night and is now held at the…
Tennessee Military Department opens new logistics warehouse in Smyrna to support Army National Guard units statewide
Tennessee – The Tennessee Military Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tennessee Army National Guard’s new United States Property and Fiscal Office warehouse at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site. The 91,000-square-foot facility includes more than 80,000 square feet of modern, energy-efficient storage for equipment and…
Chattanooga Fire Department graduates 32 cadets from six-month fire academy
Chattanooga, TN – A class of 32 cadets graduated from the Chattanooga Fire Department’s six-month fire academy, marking the successful completion of extensive training to become the department’s newest members. The group not only completed Emergency Medical Technician certification but also received instruction on a…