Chattanooga Fire Department installs smoke alarms during community outreach event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department partnered with community members for a smoke alarm installation drive at Fire Station 6, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. Fire officials said the event allowed firefighters to meet residents while installing smoke…
41-year-old man charged following narcotics investigation on East 5th Street
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police charged a 41-year-old man after executing a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of East 5th Street, following a complaint from a community member. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, narcotics, gun team, and neighborhood policing officers…
Chattanooga Police announce new temporary front counter hours
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has announced updated hours for its temporary front counter location as remediation work continues at the Police Service Center on Amnicola Highway. Beginning this week, the front counter will be open Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to…
CPD officer recognized for positive community interaction while on patrol
Chattanooga, TN – A Chattanooga police officer is being recognized for a simple but meaningful interaction that made a positive impact on a local family. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, Officer Odenthal stopped while on patrol to visit a young entrepreneur who had set…
Chattanooga seeks volunteers and project sites for annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga is preparing for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a large-scale, community-wide event designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through civic engagement and volunteerism. The day of service will take…
Chattanooga reports significant reductions in gun violence, citing data that reflects improvements in public safety across the city
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department reported substantial declines in gun-related violence in 2025, citing data that reflects improvements in public safety across the city. According to police statistics, criminal homicides decreased by 48 percent last year, while non-fatal shootings dropped by 26 percent….
Garage fire contained in Chattanooga neighborhood, residents escape safely
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters quickly brought a garage fire under control Saturday evening at a home in the 6400 block of Rosemary Drive, limiting damage and preventing injuries. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews responded around 6 p.m. on January 10 after a…
Chattanooga Police Department honors sergeant’s retirement after 29 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked the retirement of Sergeant Craw on January 10, recognizing his nearly three decades of service to the department and the community. During his 29-year career, Sgt. Craw served in multiple roles and became a well-respected member of…
Crime Stoppers offers reward for information in Bonnie Oaks car theft
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is seeking public assistance in a car theft that occurred in the Bonnie Oaks area. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information…
Large tree falls on Chattanooga home, resident safely assisted
Chattanooga, TN – Last week, a large tree fell on a home in Chattanooga, causing significant damage but no injuries. At approximately 2 p.m., Engine 4 Red Shift was dispatched to the 2000 block of Daisy Street off Dodson Avenue for a reported structural collapse…