Chattanooga police participate in 4th annual running down recidivism 5K
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department sponsored and participated in the 4th Annual Running Down Recidivism 5K, an event benefiting the BRAVE Effect, a local organization that supports individuals reintegrating into the community after incarceration. The event promotes compassion, support, and forgiveness, and included…
Chattanooga firefighter honored at IAFF fallen firefighter memorial
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Captain George Turley was honored posthumously at the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, where 311 names were added to the memorial walls. Captain Turley’s wife and sons attended the ceremony on Saturday, along with members of the Chattanooga…
Transport trailer fire at QT gas station in Lookout Valley destroyed contents and brought large response from Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN – Several luxury cars were destroyed Thursday morning when a transport trailer caught fire in Lookout Valley. Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift companies were called to the QT gas station on Browns Ferry Road at 9:45 a.m. on September 18, 2025, for a…
Chattanooga police mourn the loss of K9 Diesel, who died in the line of duty
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced the death of K9 Diesel, who passed away in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, following complications from injuries sustained during a SWAT security sweep earlier in the week. Diesel, a German Shepherd, underwent emergency…
Mom, who expressed that she ‘Iegit wanted to throw her 2-month-old on the fIoor so hard she dies or shake the baby to death’ before the chiId was rushed to the ER with serious injuries infIicted by her, was arrested
Washington – A Washington woman was taken into custody last week and is now facing charges of attempted murder in the first degree and first-degree assaaIt of a chiId. She was taken into custody by deputies after investigators identified her in a probe into severe…
Chattanooga firefighter promoted to Senior Firefighter
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the promotion of Nikolas Banks, a member of Engine 16 Red Shift, to the rank of Senior Firefighter. The department recognized Banks for his hard work, dedication, and strong work ethic, noting that his efforts have served…
Chattanooga to host Glenwood Block Party on Sept. 20 with music, performances, food, and community activities
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Department of Community Development announced that it will host the Glenwood Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, located at 2610 E. 3rd Street. The free event will feature live…
Tennessee Forestry accepting tree seedling orders through March 15, 2026
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s East Tennessee Nursery announced that it is accepting tree seedling orders through March 15, 2026, or while supplies last. More than two dozen tree and shrub seedlings are available for reforestation and conservation projects. State…
City of Chattanooga to host purchasing expo for local businesses
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will host a purchasing expo to help area businesses learn how the city sources and works with local vendors, part of ongoing efforts to simplify and streamline the process of doing business with the city. The expo will…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts peer exchange with visiting officers
Chattanooga, TN – Last week, the Chattanooga Police Department hosted officers from Knoxville, Topeka, Waco, Milwaukee, and Lansing for a peer exchange organized through the National Policing Institute and RTI International. Visiting officers toured several of CPD’s nationally recognized programs and units, including the Gun…