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…
Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor backs new maps, aligns with Trump’s agenda, says he will “continue to fight every single day to ensure the liberals’ harmful, negligent policies never take root in Tennessee”
Tennessee – Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor has emerged as one of the most vocal Republican supporters of the state’s controversial congressional redistricting plan, which reshapes Memphis’ long-standing Democratic district and strengthens GOP electoral prospects across Tennessee. His support comes as the redistricting effort has…
Tennessee Republicans push redistricting after court wins, Democratic leaders strongly criticize effort, argue map was designed to weaken urban voter influence and consolidate GOP power
Tennessee – Tennessee’s latest congressional redistricting effort emerged from a wider national Republican strategy following recent court decisions that weakened federal voting rights protections. Republican lawmakers in the state moved quickly to redraw congressional boundaries after legal rulings opened the door for mid-decade map changes,…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs new congressional map, Republicans say it helps “cement President Trump’s agenda,” Democrats call it racial gerrymandering after Memphis district split
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a newly redrawn U.S. House congressional map on May 7, 2026, a move that immediately triggered political backlash, legal challenges, and national attention. The map restructures Tennessee’s congressional districts by dividing Memphis’ historically Democratic and majority-Black district into…