49-year-old man arrested on murder, firearm charges in connection to deadly Fagan Street shooting
Chattanooga, TN – On July 29, 2025, the Chattanooga Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 49-year-old LaJeffery Sparks in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on…
TDOT announces ongoing and upcoming lane closures across Region 4 for construction and maintenance
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) advised motorists to expect possible daytime and nighttime lane closures at various locations throughout Region 4 for maintenance and new installations as needed across 21 counties. District 47 Updates: Benton County I-40 at Exit 126: Ongoing grading,…
Kelly administration proposes supplemental budget to raise police and fire pay, lower property tax rate to $1.99
Chattanooga, TN – On July 29, 2025, the Kelly Administration introduced a supplemental budget proposal that aims to significantly raise pay for Chattanooga’s police officers and firefighters while cutting the city’s property tax rate from $2.25 to $1.99 per $100 of assessed valuation. The plan…
Chattanooga Fire Department participates in public safety tech demonstration funded by SMART Grant
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department joined city leaders and researchers on Monday for a technology demonstration showcasing advancements aimed at improving public safety and transportation. The event, held near downtown, was hosted by the City of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at…
18-year-old arrested, charged with aggravated assault following shooting on Paw Trail
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday evening, July 28, in the 4600 block of Paw Trail. Officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 7:29 p.m. and found…
Overnight lane closures scheduled for I-275 in Knox County due to bridge work
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Interstate 275 should prepare for intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday evening as road crews perform pavement work near two bridges. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, both northbound and southbound lanes of I-275 will be subject to nightly…
Vacant home fire in Chattanooga under investigation after early morning response
Chattanooga, TN – A house fire that broke out early Saturday morning in a vacant home on the 4100 block of Forest Acres Lane is under investigation, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. At approximately 3:39 a.m. on July 27, 2025, 911 dispatchers received reports…
City of Chattanooga and UTC to showcase SMART Grant technology for public safety
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Research Institute will host a media demonstration on Monday, July 28, highlighting new technology funded through a $2 million U.S. Department of Transportation SMART Grant. The event will be held from…