Firefighters respond to widespread storm damage in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Powerful storms swept through Chattanooga on Saturday night, leaving a trail of destruction that kept local emergency responders busy into the early morning hours. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a surge in weather-related incidents, including trees downed across roadways, structural damage from falling…
27-year-old arrested in HCSO drug raid after fentanyl, firearms and cash found
Chattanooga, TN – A major narcotics investigation led by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) resulted in the arrest of a Chattanooga man and the seizure of fentanyl, firearms, and cash during a search warrant executed earlier this week. On June 4, 2025, detectives with…
Fatal crash on Highway 58 claims one life, injures two others
Chattanooga, TN – A head-on collision in the 4700 block of Highway 58 claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman on Friday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025, and involved two vehicles—a Kia Sorento…
Chattanooga officers connect with youth through Bigs in Blue program
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers began their shifts Wednesday with a Front Porch Lineup at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, reinforcing the department’s ongoing commitment to community engagement. The event highlighted the Bigs in Blue initiative—a mentoring program that pairs police…
Chattanooga Fire hosts hazardous materials training with regional agencies and industry leaders
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) hosted a series of specialized training classes this week focused on hazardous materials response, drawing participation from both public safety personnel and key industry representatives. The sessions provided in-depth instruction on the physical and chemical properties of…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team trains for state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking a significant step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities as its newly formed Swiftwater Rescue Team undergoes evaluation for state accreditation. On Wednesday, the team participated in an intensive drill as part of the accreditation process…
Suspect taken into custody after multi-agency pursuit ends at federal facility in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – A high-speed pursuit involving the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattanooga Police Department ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect who fled into a restricted federal property. The incident began around 1:35 p.m. on June 5, 2025, when Chattanooga…
Fire Academy 2025 cadets endure long days of live burns as training intensifies
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire Academy 2025 is progressing steadily, with cadets diving deep into essential hands-on training this week. According to a department update shared on social media, the recruits are currently undertaking long, physically demanding days focused on live burn…
Chattanooga police officer charged with DUI after two-vehicle crashes while off duty
Chattanooga, TN – An off-duty Chattanooga Police Department officer is under investigation following two separate DUI-related crashes that occurred late Saturday night, according to authorities. Officer Mackenzie Pierre, a Neighborhood Policing Officer with the CPD since 2019, now faces multiple charges stemming from the incidents….
Chattanooga Police investigate fatal single-vehicle crash on I-75
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of June 2, 2025, on Interstate 75 Southbound. Police responded to the scene at 12:05 a.m., where they found a GMC 2500HD that…