Chattanooga firefighters rescue 10 people, 14 dogs from flooded creek near Quinn Adams Street
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters conducted water rescues Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025, after rising waters trapped multiple people and animals in a large homeless encampment near the intersection of Quinn Adams Street and E 42nd Street. Around 12 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) Swiftwater Rescue…
Tennessee Green Star Partnership welcomes new manufacturer for commitment to sustainability and environmental performance
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) welcomed Magotteaux Inc. of Pulaski as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership, an environmental leadership program recognizing manufacturers committed to sustainability. Magotteaux, a dual-operation foundry producing products for the cement, mining, and…
CPD Explorers place in multiple events at 2025 Winterfest competition
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the CPD Explorers earned top honors at the 2025 Winterfest competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, competing against 42 Law Enforcement Posts from 15 states. The team secured 2nd place in the Unknown Trouble event and 3rd place in the…
Tennessee Department of Human Services announces first round of grant recipients for new Fatherhood Grant Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced the first round of grant recipients for its inaugural Fatherhood Grant Program, an initiative investing approximately $5 million to support organizations serving fathers across East, West, and Middle Tennessee. After receiving more than 120 applications, TDHS…
Firefighter promoted to senior rank with Chattanooga Fire Department, recognized for dedication
Chattanooga, TN – Davis Derkach of Engine 12 Red Shift has been promoted to senior firefighter with the Chattanooga Fire Department. He accepted his new rank on Wednesday, joined by his crew and members of the command staff. Fire Chief Phil Hyman praised Derkach’s dedication…
Gov. Bill Lee signs Education Freedom Act, creating Tennessee’s first universal school choice program
Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act into law, establishing Tennessee’s first universal school choice program. The landmark legislation expands education options for families across the state. Lee was joined by members of the Tennessee General Assembly, educators, and families to…
Chattanooga Police Department Investigator receives Commander’s Award for Excellence for exceptional child abuse and rape case work
Chattanooga, TN – CPD Special Victims Unit Investigator Kayla Balinger was awarded the Commander’s Award for Excellence for her exceptional work on two high-profile cases involving child abuse and child rape. Her tireless dedication and attention to detail during these lengthy investigations have contributed to making…
Chattanooga Fire Department thanks local organizations for supporting cadet lunch
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department extends its gratitude to Dishin’ With Dawn for providing a delicious lunch for their cadets. A special thanks also goes to Brothers United, Chattanooga Chapter of the IABPFF, for making the event happen. Dawn and her team, along with…