Chattanooga firefighter honored at IAFF fallen firefighter memorial
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Captain George Turley was honored posthumously at the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, where 311 names were added to the memorial walls. Captain Turley’s wife and sons attended the ceremony on Saturday, along with members of the Chattanooga…
Transport trailer fire at QT gas station in Lookout Valley destroyed contents and brought large response from Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN – Several luxury cars were destroyed Thursday morning when a transport trailer caught fire in Lookout Valley. Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift companies were called to the QT gas station on Browns Ferry Road at 9:45 a.m. on September 18, 2025, for a…
Chattanooga police mourn the loss of K9 Diesel, who died in the line of duty
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced the death of K9 Diesel, who passed away in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, following complications from injuries sustained during a SWAT security sweep earlier in the week. Diesel, a German Shepherd, underwent emergency…
Chattanooga firefighter promoted to Senior Firefighter
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the promotion of Nikolas Banks, a member of Engine 16 Red Shift, to the rank of Senior Firefighter. The department recognized Banks for his hard work, dedication, and strong work ethic, noting that his efforts have served…
Chattanooga to host Glenwood Block Party on Sept. 20 with music, performances, food, and community activities
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Department of Community Development announced that it will host the Glenwood Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, located at 2610 E. 3rd Street. The free event will feature live…
City of Chattanooga to host purchasing expo for local businesses
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will host a purchasing expo to help area businesses learn how the city sources and works with local vendors, part of ongoing efforts to simplify and streamline the process of doing business with the city. The expo will…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts peer exchange with visiting officers
Chattanooga, TN – Last week, the Chattanooga Police Department hosted officers from Knoxville, Topeka, Waco, Milwaukee, and Lansing for a peer exchange organized through the National Policing Institute and RTI International. Visiting officers toured several of CPD’s nationally recognized programs and units, including the Gun…
CPD addresses more than 800 traffic violations downtown over summer
Chattanooga, TN – Throughout the summer, Chattanooga Police Department officers addressed over 800 traffic violations in the downtown area. Violations included speeding, aggressive driving, loud exhausts, seatbelt infractions, and distracted driving. Officers also conducted several proactive operations targeting downtown street racing. On the Market Street…
Chattanooga police launch Community Police Academy with largest class in decades
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department opened its Community Police Academy this week with the largest class the program has seen in decades. The nine-week course gives community members the opportunity to learn directly from officers in specialized units and gain an in-depth understanding…
Chattanooga police take first place in inaugural Guns and Hoses Softball Championship
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Team Wee Woos claimed first place in the inaugural Guns and Hoses Softball Championship. The tournament brought together competition and camaraderie while also supporting two causes: The Forgotten Child Fund and the YMCA YCAP Program. The department expressed…