CFD crews responded to structure fire near Missionary Ridge, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, a two-alarm fire heavily damaged a duplex near Missionary Ridge. Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded at 4:36 PM to the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive after reports came in that flames were coming from the…
Tennessee announces Agricultural Enterprise Fund awards for 19 businesses
Tennessee – Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., announced that nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards. These grants aim to strengthen Tennessee’s agricultural economy and foster innovation in rural communities. “The Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a vital resource…
Chattanooga Fire Department welcomes Fire Academy 2025 cadets, preparing future members of the department
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department welcomed the members of Fire Academy 2025, a group of 35 cadets who will undergo six months of intensive training to become the newest members of the department. These recruits are dedicated to serving the city and its citizens,…
Chattanooga Police Department celebrates graduation of 19 new officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department proudly graduated 19 officers from its 2024-2 Police Academy after 22 weeks of intensive training. The graduates completed a rigorous program that included classroom instruction, defensive tactics, and in-depth lessons on criminal and Constitutional law. Their next step will…
Tennessee Department of Revenue to host free webinar on liquor by the drink tax January 28
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on January 28 at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss liquor by the drink (LBD) tax. This session will cover key topics, including liability for the LBD tax, registration requirements, filing procedures, exemptions,…
Tennessee governor outlines immigration enforcement agenda ahead of special session
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee presented a robust agenda on illegal immigration to the Tennessee General Assembly in preparation for the special session starting January 27. The proposal aims to enhance state, local, and federal coordination on immigration enforcement, ensuring public safety and border security. The…
Chattanooga Fire Department mourns loss of longtime fitness instructor who trained first responders
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department shared the sad news of the passing of longtime fitness instructor Ralph Aaron. For many years, Ralph served as a personal trainer for the CFD and CPD, helping first responders prepare for the physical demands of their roles. Firefighters…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office locates missing juveniles with assistance from TBI and Metro Nashville Police Department
Chattanooga, TN – Early on January 19, two female juveniles were reported missing from a residence in the Soddy Daisy area. The investigation revealed that the girls had been in contact with an adult male from Nashville via social media. It appeared they left the…
Tennessee Attorney General announces settlement with BlackRock over ESG investment practices
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a landmark settlement with BlackRock, Inc., resolving allegations that the global investment firm misled consumers about the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in its investment practices. The settlement concludes a lawsuit filed under the…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet on Jan. 24 in Nashville
Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a meeting on January 24, starting at 9 a.m. at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II office in Nashville. The meeting, originally scheduled for January 10 in Dyersburg, was postponed due to inclement weather. Items…