Governor Lee announces Tennessee deputy governor will step down in third quarter of 2025
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Butch Eley, will step away from his role in the third quarter of 2025 after nearly seven years of leadership in Governor Lee’s cabinet and a distinguished…
State officials warn of fake DMV text scam targeting Tennesseans
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are alerting the public to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the “Tennessee Department of Vehicles.” The scam messages allege recipients owe traffic ticket fines…
Fatal crash on Highway 58 claims one life, injures two others
Chattanooga, TN – A head-on collision in the 4700 block of Highway 58 claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman on Friday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025, and involved two vehicles—a Kia Sorento…
Chattanooga officers connect with youth through Bigs in Blue program
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers began their shifts Wednesday with a Front Porch Lineup at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, reinforcing the department’s ongoing commitment to community engagement. The event highlighted the Bigs in Blue initiative—a mentoring program that pairs police…
Chattanooga Fire hosts hazardous materials training with regional agencies and industry leaders
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) hosted a series of specialized training classes this week focused on hazardous materials response, drawing participation from both public safety personnel and key industry representatives. The sessions provided in-depth instruction on the physical and chemical properties of…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team trains for state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking a significant step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities as its newly formed Swiftwater Rescue Team undergoes evaluation for state accreditation. On Wednesday, the team participated in an intensive drill as part of the accreditation process…
TEMA’s hazardous materials course briefly disrupted by animal appearance
Tennessee – A recent hazardous materials training course hosted in Rutherford County took an unexpected turn when an uninvited animal made an appearance, adding an unusual twist to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) ongoing preparedness efforts. According to a statement from TEMA, the incident…
Suspect taken into custody after multi-agency pursuit ends at federal facility in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – A high-speed pursuit involving the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattanooga Police Department ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect who fled into a restricted federal property. The incident began around 1:35 p.m. on June 5, 2025, when Chattanooga…