Lane closure on Signal Mountain Boulevard for geotechnical drilling scheduled through Feb. 27
Tennessee – Drivers traveling on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Boulevard) in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic. From February 25 through February 27, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance…
Chattanooga will celebrate 36th Arbor Day with tree planting event at Washington Hills Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Tree Commission and the City of Chattanooga’s Urban Forestry Program, under the Department of Public Works, are observing Chattanooga’s 36th Arbor Day Celebration on March 1, 2025, at the Washington Hills Community Center, located at 4628 Oakwood Dr. This year also…
Chattanooga Fire Department responded on Hixson Pike after vehicle crashed into building
Chattanooga, TN – At 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, Ladder 19 Green Shift from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had crashed into a building in the 5000 block of Hixson Pike. Upon arrival, Ladder 19 assessed…
Chattanooga police officer recognized as First Responder of the Year for lifesaving actions at traffic fatality
Chattanooga, TN – At the Hamilton County EMS Award Ceremony, Chattanooga Police Department Officer Robert Bidelman was recognized as the first responder of the year for his lifesaving actions at the scene of a traffic fatality. Officer Bidelman’s quick response and decisive actions were crucial…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers $3,000 reward for information on elk poaching in Campbell County
Tennessee – A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for poaching an elk on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) in the Caryville area of Campbell County. The location, known to locals as the Red Ash/Wheeler Gap…
Chattanooga announces resurfacing and construction schedule for multiple locations from Feb. 24-28, with lane closures and detours expected
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works, in conjunction with contract crews, has scheduled resurfacing at the following locations from Monday, Feb. 24 through Friday, Feb. 28, weather permitting: Wilder Road from Grubb Rd to Wilder Valley Ln Wilder Valley Ln…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approves 2025-26 fishing regulations and elects new officers
Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February meeting, which concluded Friday at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. The Commission approved the Sport Fish proclamation as previewed at the…
Chattanooga Fire Department visits St. Peter’s Episcopal School for fire safety education
Chattanooga, TN – Engine 16 Blue Shift, accompanied by Sparky the Fire Dog and public educators from the Chattanooga Fire Department, visited St. Peter’s Episcopal School to provide fire safety education. During the visit, students learned important safety tips and engaged in interactive activities designed to…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts forensics photography class
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, last week, the Chattanooga Police Department hosted a forensics photography class led by instructors from the Law Enforcement Innovation Center through the University of Tennessee. Participants learned about camera exposure, dynamic range, focal length, and techniques for accurately capturing…
Man left work and drove to his girIfriend’s home, one day after the woman broke off the reIationship with him, only to kill her mom and dad in front of her child before letting him go, then killed her; sentenced
North Carolina – A North Carolina man, later identified as 28-year-old lsaac, was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison after receiving three life terms. Prosecutors claim the defendant killed his girIfriend, 28-year-old Jena, one day after she broke up with the…