Signups now open for Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025, offering chance to showcase original music at iconic venues
Chattanooga, TN – Songwriters from all genres can now sign up for the seventh annual Tennessee Songwriters Week, which officially opens today. This event offers songwriters the opportunity to perform in qualifying rounds held across Tennessee and compete for a chance to showcase their original…
Tennessee sees 99% participation rate and higher ACT scores for class of 2024
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has released the ACT state results for the graduating class of 2024, highlighting the state’s strong performance in both participation and scores. The participation rate for the 2024 class reached 99%, thanks to dedicated efforts from schools…
Chattanooga firefighters prevent residential fire from spreading on Stone Trace Drive
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters swiftly contained a residential fire Tuesday morning, preventing it from spreading to neighboring homes. At 9:26 a.m. on January 7, 2025, Red Shift crews responded to a home in the 2700 block of Stone Trace Drive off Tyner Road after…
Chattanooga Police Department celebrates founding anniversary
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, on January 5, 1852, Chattanooga marked a milestone in its history by appointing its first city marshal, laying the foundation for the modern Chattanooga Police Department. This marked a shift from the earlier system of town constables…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds after vehicle crashes into East Chattanooga home
Chattanooga, TN – On Saturday night, January 4, 2025, a home in East Chattanooga sustained significant damage when a vehicle struck the residence. At 6:33 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift units were dispatched to the 2600 block of Waterhaven Drive after receiving reports of an…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to structure fire on Druid Lane, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On January 2, 2025, at 7:24 AM, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 300 block of Druid Lane, following multiple 911 reports from neighbors. The resident of the home credited her dog’s barking for waking her up…
Tennessee to require Motor Vehicle Records for new residents from eight states starting Jan. 10, 2025
Tennessee – Beginning January 10, 2025, new or returning Tennessee residents who currently hold a driver’s license from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont, or West Virginia will be required to present a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from their former state when applying for…
Chattanooga Police investigate homicide at Glenwood Parkway complex, arrest 22-year-old suspect
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early January 2, 2025, at an abandoned multi-unit complex in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. At approximately 2:35 a.m., CPD responded to a person-shot call in the area. The caller reported…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to Brainerd house fire, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Residents of a Brainerd home are safe following a fire on Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025. At approximately 2:31 p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department’s Red Shift companies responded to the 100 block of S Moore Road after 911 received reports of smoke…
Chattanooga Fire Department reflects on 2024 achievements, looks ahead to 2025
Chattanooga, TN – With upgraded technology, new vehicles, and modern facilities, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is ready for 2025. In 2024, CFD responded to over 23,000 calls, including 400+ structure fires, 7,800 EMS calls, and 1,861 motor vehicle crashes, saving over $404 million in…