Chattanooga Fire Department cadets complete intensive training to rescue firefighters in distress
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department Fire Academy cadets recently completed intensive Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training designed to prepare future firefighters for situations involving the rescue of firefighters in distress. The department said the training focused on developing hands-on skills needed during emergency operations,…
Governor Bill Lee intervenes after execution attempt stopped mid-procedure in rare emergency situation in Tennessee
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted a one-year reprieve in a high-profile capital punishment case after state officials were forced to halt a scheduled execution due to serious complications during a lethal injection attempt at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. The decision came…
Tennessee launches massive rural health funding program worth over $200 million, designed to deliver long-term, sustainable improvements in state’s rural health infrastructure
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Health has released the first funding opportunity under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), marking the start of a series of competitive grant programs aimed at improving rural health systems across the state. State officials said the initiative is…
Chattanooga Fire Department bids farewell to long-serving captain after 28 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the retirement of Captain Ed Jackson, marking the end of a 28-year career serving the city of Chattanooga and its residents. Captain Jackson, who served with Engine 15 Blue Shift, was recognized by the department as a…
Chattanooga Fire Department participates in Safe Haven Baby Box unveiling in East Ridge
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department recently participated in the official blessing and unveiling ceremony for a new Safe Haven Baby Box in East Ridge, expanding access to safe infant surrender resources in the region. The ceremony took place at East Ridge Fire Rescue…
Storm damage reported in Hixson after tree falls on home during severe weather
Chattanooga, TN – Stormy weather on Sunday night (May 24, 2026) led to multiple emergency calls across the Hixson area, including a reported incident where a tree fell onto a home in the 2700 block of Hamill Road. The Chattanooga Fire Department said Battalion Chief…
Chattanooga launches Amplify Chatt initiative to activate public performance zones
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy launched Amplify Chatt, an initiative designed to activate public spaces through live performance and temporary public art installations. The program was funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and aimed to strengthen…
Traffic delays on interstate 24 westbound after crash at ridge cut
Chattanooga, TN – Last week, westbound lanes of Interstate 24 experienced significant traffic delays following a crash at the Ridge Cut in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department reported that the incident impacted traffic flow through the westbound corridor, leading to congestion during peak travel conditions….
Lightning strike suspected in apartment fire that displaced multiple families in Hixson
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a two-alarm apartment fire Sunday night at the Marina Pointe Apartments in Hixson, where a lightning strike is believed to have sparked the blaze. According to officials, crews were dispatched at approximately 7:22 p.m. on May…
Chattanooga police seize fentanyl, firearms, and cash in months-long narcotics investigation leading to arrest
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department Narcotics Unit has concluded a months-long investigation that resulted in a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect. According to officials, the investigation was conducted in coordination with multiple CPD units and the Drug Enforcement…