Chattanooga Police Department announces recent promotions
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recognized the recent promotions of several officers, highlighting their dedication to serving the community. The department congratulated: – **Sergeant C. Morris** – **Captain S. Bales** – **Lieutenant M. Ortel** Officials expressed pride in their hard work and commitment to…
Three adults and minor displaced following structure fire on Rawlings Street, CFD officials say
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews saved several pets during a duplex fire early Wednesday morning. At 1:07 a.m. on January 29, Blue Shift companies responded to the 1900 block of Rawlings Street after neighbors reported smelling smoke and hearing popping noises. The residents were…
Chattanooga’s Fireman’s Fountain to undergo $175,000 refurbishment
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department addressed public concerns regarding a notice sign near the Fireman’s Fountain, clarifying that the City of Chattanooga is donating the property where the fountain sits to Hamilton County. While this marks an official transfer, the county has already been…
Chattanooga Police Department donates repurposed motorcycle to Cohutta Police Department to support community policing
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has donated a repurposed Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the Cohutta Police Department, assisting the agency after a December 2022 fire destroyed nearly all of its equipment. The motorcycle will be used for community policing and safety education programs, while also…
CPD investigates hate propaganda in Highland Park, urges community to report similar incidents
Chattanooga, TN – On January 27, 2025, at 8:55 p.m., Chattanooga police responded to reports of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) flyers being distributed in the Highland Park area. Officers spoke with several community members who found the flyers in the roadway, with one witness reporting…
Chattanooga Fire Department congratulates newest fire investigator on graduation from police academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department congratulated one of its own on completing the Chattanooga Police Academy. The department gathered to support their colleague, who is now the newest fire investigator in the Fire Investigation Division. The ceremony, held recently, celebrated the graduate’s accomplishment, which…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to deliver seventh State of the State address on February 10
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to deliver his seventh State of the State address on Monday, February 10, at 6 p.m. CST. The address will take place in a joint session of the General Assembly in the House Chamber of the…
Chattanooga firefighters conduct complex extrication after tree crushes car
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters carried out a demanding rescue operation Sunday evening in Hixson after a tree fell onto a moving vehicle, trapping the driver. Emergency crews were dispatched at 5:28 p.m. to the 6600 block of Sandswitch Road, where a single-car accident had…
CFD crews responded to structure fire near Missionary Ridge, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, a two-alarm fire heavily damaged a duplex near Missionary Ridge. Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded at 4:36 PM to the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive after reports came in that flames were coming from the…
Chattanooga Fire Department welcomes Fire Academy 2025 cadets, preparing future members of the department
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department welcomed the members of Fire Academy 2025, a group of 35 cadets who will undergo six months of intensive training to become the newest members of the department. These recruits are dedicated to serving the city and its citizens,…