The Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge for two weeks to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, during the two-week closure, crews will hydro-demolition the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay. The polymer-modified concrete has strict temperature restrictions. All work is weather-dependent. The upcoming closure is the first of two allowed…
Visitors to Pickett State Forest in Pickett and Fentress Counties will only have access to the northwestern sections of the forest on foot or horseback starting June 3, 2024
Chattanooga, TN – This restriction, imposed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division, will be in place for 120 days to address the significant damage caused by off-road vehicles to roads and forest trails. The decision to implement temporary restrictions comes as a response to…
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee Army National Guard flight crews, stationed at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, undertook two critical air evacuation missions to aid hikers facing medical emergencies
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the alert came in around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, when both the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were informed about a distressed hiker in urgent need of medical attention. The hiker was located in…
Chattanooga Fire crews and TriCommunity Fire Department responded to house fire on Patsy Place
Chattanooga, TN – On Friday morning, Chattanooga Fire Department and TriCommunityFD sprang into action to combat a house fire erupting in the 4900 block of Patsy Place. Initial reports raised concerns about potential entrapment, prompting a swift and coordinated response from emergency services. While investigating this…
Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to house fire on Rockway Dr Monday morning
Chattanooga, TN – On Monday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department swiftly responded to a house fire on Rockway Drive. The scene was met with urgency as crews battled harsh conditions to bring the blaze under control. The firefighters demonstrated remarkable courage and skill as they…
New K9 Recruits to be Named after Fallen Five, police officials say
Chattanooga, TN – In a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Fallen Five, our K9 unit is proud to announce the addition of two new recruits to our roster. These courageous canines, currently bearing temporary names, will soon be bestowed with the names…
Father, who claims he placed baby wipe on the baby’s chest, but prosecutors say he intentionally shoved the wipe down the child’s throat, was sentenced
Columbus, OHIO – According to the court documents, the young dad, later identified as 20-year-old Traveon, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of the murder of his newborn baby. Prosecutors said the father was sentenced with the possibility of parole after 15…
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is extending a warm invitation to cyclists to explore the beauty of Tennessee through 52 newly crafted road cycling routes that meander through the state’s breathtaking landscapes
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this fresh initiative, named Bike Tennessee, has been officially launched today at BikeTN.com, offering cyclists the opportunity to discover these routes via the Ride with GPS app. Tennessee has proudly earned the title of Ambassador for the…
SUV crashes into Cleveland home, prompting rapid response from the fire department
Cleveland, TN – A normal day turned into a heart-pounding ordeal for one family in Cleveland when an SUV veered off the roadway, careened through their yard, and lodged itself into the back of their home. Amidst the chaos, the Cleveland Fire Department sprang into action,…
TDEC played a pivotal role in facilitating a significant federal grant of $1.5 million, aimed at addressing brownfields within a 13-county service area in partnership with the South Central Tennessee Development District
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this grant is part of a larger allocation of federal funding for brownfield remediation across Tennessee, totaling $5,632,807, with additional grants of $632,807 for the City of Dunlap and $3.5 million for the City of Chattanooga, as…