Ramp closures on I-40 and I-275 north to affect Knox County traffic June 11-12
Tennessee – Knox County motorists should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as construction work leads to intermittent closures of several ramps connecting I-40 to I-275 North. Starting the evening of Wednesday, June 11, key ramps including I-40 East to I-275 North (Exit 387A), Henley Street…
Chattanooga police and partners recognized for quick response that saved athlete’s life at IRONMAN 70.3
Chattanooga, TN – During the IRONMAN 70.3 competition in May, a medical emergency near the finish line prompted a rapid, coordinated response that ultimately saved an athlete’s life. Officers from the Chattanooga Police Department, including Deputy Chief Toby Hewitt, Assistant Chiefs Danny Jones and Rusty…
Tennessee governor signs executive order to boost workforce development with unified, innovative strategy
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 109, aimed at positioning Tennessee as a national leader in workforce development by implementing a coordinated, results-driven approach to align education and training with employer needs and high-growth industries. The order strengthens the State Workforce Development…
I-24 at Germantown exit to close fully twice in June for roadwork, Chattanooga officials warn
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department has issued a traffic advisory announcing two full closures of Interstate 24 at the Germantown exit this June. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will carry out essential roadwork projects that will require significant detours and…
Chattanooga police investigate fatal two-motorcycle crash on Honest Street
Chattanooga, TN – On June 8, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a two-vehicle collision involving motorcycles in the 100 block of Honest Street that tragically resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man. According to the preliminary investigation conducted…
Man found deceased after fire at Motel 6 on Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN – On June 8, 2025, firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire at the Motel 6 located at 7707 Lee Highway following reports of smoke coming from a hotel room window. The call came in at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday….
TDOT implements traffic plan to manage surge during Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester
Tennessee – The annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival returns to Manchester from June 12 to June 15, 2025, drawing an expected crowd of more than 65,000 attendees to a sprawling 700-acre farm in Middle Tennessee. Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has become one…
Firefighters respond to widespread storm damage in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Powerful storms swept through Chattanooga on Saturday night, leaving a trail of destruction that kept local emergency responders busy into the early morning hours. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a surge in weather-related incidents, including trees downed across roadways, structural damage from falling…
Tennesseans and visitors invited to help track wild turkey populations through 2025 summer survey
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is calling on residents and visitors to participate in its 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey, open now through August 31. This annual initiative, conducted by the agency since the 1980s, began incorporating public involvement in 2022 to…
27-year-old arrested in HCSO drug raid after fentanyl, firearms and cash found
Chattanooga, TN – A major narcotics investigation led by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) resulted in the arrest of a Chattanooga man and the seizure of fentanyl, firearms, and cash during a search warrant executed earlier this week. On June 4, 2025, detectives with…