Four hospitalized after shooting on Ty Hi Drive as Chattanooga police investigate
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred on July 12, 2025, in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive, which left four individuals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:06 p.m. after receiving reports of…
Mayor Kelly to hold open office hours with Chattanooga residents on July 31
Chattanooga, TN — Mayor Tim Kelly will host open office hours with constituents on Wednesday, July 31, offering residents a chance to meet one-on-one and speak directly with the mayor at City Hall. “Our residents are the best source of insight we have,” Kelly said….
Chattanooga Police highlight motorcycle safety on National Motorcycle Day
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Police Department joined agencies across the country in recognizing National Motorcycle Day on Friday, using the occasion to emphasize safety for riders and motorists alike. “Happy National Motorcycle Day from the best-looking motor unit around,” the department wrote in a…
Firefighters contain Lookout Mountain woods fire sparked by downed power line
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters quickly responded to and extinguished a woods fire on Lookout Mountain Friday morning, July 11, after a tree fell onto a power line near the intersection of South Scenic Highway and Linear Lane. The call came in at 10:42 a.m….
Chattanooga police bomb squad and K-9 unit lead joint explosives training with UTC officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit partnered with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department to conduct an explosives awareness and response training session. The training focused on helping officers recognize and safely respond to explosive threats….
Chattanooga Fire Department announces multiple promotions across ranks
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department celebrated a significant week of career advancements as several firefighters were promoted to higher ranks, taking on new responsibilities within the department. David Ruffin from Engine 5 Blue Shift, Martha Mulvaney of Squad 19 Blue Shift, Fire Inspector…
TDOT to close I-24 west entrance ramp at Germantown Road for eight weeks beginning July 8
Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County drivers should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions on I-24 West starting at midnight on July 8, 2025. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for…
Tennessee launches first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub in partnership with Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has teamed up with Lipscomb University in Nashville to establish the state’s first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in early childhood education. The program offers…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts free kickball game for local teens
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Police Activities League is inviting local youth aged 12 to 17 to participate in a free kickball game on July 23 at Finley Stadium. The event promises a fun and competitive environment, with CPD officers joining the game as…
Hamilton County sheriff’s marine patrol patrolled waterways to ensure safety over July 4th weekend
Chattanooga, TN – During the recent July 4th holiday weekend, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Team actively patrolled local waterways to promote safety and prevent accidents. Sheriff Austin Garrett and Marine Patrol Deputies encouraged residents and visitors to be respectful, patient, and make…