Chattanooga to hold retirement ceremony for longtime community center manager
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development invited the public and Lookout Valley community to celebrate the career of Jimmy C. Long, longtime Manager of the John A. Patten Community Center, at his Retirement Ceremony and Open Hours Reception on Thursday,…
Chattanooga Police introduce BARK9 as part of community outreach
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department introduced BARK9, a friendly bulldog serving with the Police Activities League. The name BARK9 stands for Brave, Active, Reliable, and Knowledgeable, reflecting the qualities the department values. BARK9’s mission is to create memorable interactions, build trust, entertain, and…
Chattanooga prepares for 16th annual Guns & Hoses charity event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced that the 16th annual Guns & Hoses event is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025. The event features a friendly boxing match between local police and fire chiefs, with Chief Chambers and Chief Knowles recently holding a…
ChiIdren toId poIice their mother told her husband on the proper way to beat them, teIIing him that when he hit the chiIdren, to make sure he punch them in the throat, causing marks and bruises consistent with their statements: DA
Tennessee – A Tennessee woman was arrested last week and charged with three counts of chiId abuse and negIect. The charges stem from allegations that she subjected her chiIdren to severe mistreatment and maintained a living environment that posed significant harm to their well-being. According…
9-year-oId and 10-year-oId who Ied another chiId to a fieId, where they beat the 5-year-old untiI she was unconscious, heId her down while indcentIy assauIting her, shoved sticks into her mouth and strangIed her with her shirt, are charged
Ohio – An Ohio 9-year-oId and 10-year-oId chiIdren were charged with multiple serious offenses, including attempted murder, r-pe, feIonious assauIt, kidnapping, and stranguIation, following a brutaI assauIt on a 5-year-oId girI. The incident occurred last month, when the victim reportedly wandered away from a reIative’s home…
Chattanooga celebrates National Night Out with community kickoff event
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department joined community members for National Night Out, with Silverdale Baptist Academy hosting this year’s kickoff event. Officers enjoyed meeting attendees and engaging with residents. The event also featured the debut of the new PAL mascot, BARK9, a friendly bulldog….
Chattanooga Fire Department conducts Sparky fire safety presentation for E Kids Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire and Life Safety Education/Community Risk Reduction recently held a Sparky presentation at E Kids Learning Center at Erlanger. The event aimed to teach students about home fire and life safety. Senior Firefighter Al Green shared photos from the presentation, highlighting…
Chattanooga Fire Department celebrates promotion of firefighter to captain
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department promoted Joe Ervin to captain, with a ceremony attended by his family and crew from Squad 7 Green. Chief Knowles praised Ervin as a strong leader, noting his dedication to training and his work in special operations, particularly the…
Brush fire spreads to storage building in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to multiple 911 calls about a brush fire and heavy smoke near the 5700 block of Brainerd Road at 10:50 a.m. Units L13, S13, E8, and B2B arrived to find the fire had spread to a storage…
TDOT launches third patch in Nobody Trashes Tennessee youth program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) campaign has introduced the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series, aimed at promoting litter prevention and community cleanup efforts. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program provides educational resources and recognizes scouts…