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…
Railroad maintenance to close part of SR 58 near 31st Street for 10 days
Tennessee – Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, Norfolk Southern will close a portion of SR 58 (Alton Park Boulevard) near 31st Street for railroad crossing maintenance. The closure is expected to last approximately 10 days and may be rescheduled depending on weather or other unforeseen circumstances….
Chattanooga officers complete week-long crisis intervention training
Chattanooga, TN – Ten members of the Chattanooga Police Department, including both officers and professional staff, have completed a week-long Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training aimed at improving the department’s response to mental health crises. The intensive training is part of CPD’s ongoing efforts to enhance…
Lane closures planned on Chapman Highway in Knox County for paving operations
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Chapman Highway (US 441) in Knox County should prepare for temporary lane closures due to upcoming road construction activities. Starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, crews will begin paving operations on northbound Chapman Highway between Highland View Drive…
Firefighters rescue two from smoke-filled elevator during downtown Chattanooga hotel blaze
Chattanooga, TN – On the evening of July 23, Chattanooga firefighters swiftly responded to a hazardous fire situation at a downtown hotel, rescuing two individuals trapped inside a smoke-filled elevator and containing the blaze in under 15 minutes. At 7:41 p.m., Blue Shift crews with…
CPD K-9 Unit trains for water-based operations with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s K-9 Unit took to the water this week for their annual marine operations training, reinforcing their ability to operate effectively in aquatic environments. The specialized training focuses on familiarizing both K-9s and their handlers with working in and…
HCSO deputies investigate fatal submerged vehicle accident near Wolftever Bridge
Chattanooga, TN – Deputies responded early to a vehicle crash involving entrapment near the 6800 block of Highway 58, close to Wolftever Bridge. Upon arrival, first responders found a vehicle submerged in the water after leaving the roadway. Four deputies immediately entered the water attempting…