51-year-old man dead, another injured following shooting and fatal vehicle accident on Towerway Drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is currently investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2025, in the 3000 block of Towerway Drive. The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon and led to the death of a 51-year-old man,…
Chattanooga Fire Department firefighter honored for years of community service
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Mark Coffman of the Chattanooga Fire Department was recognized during a recent city council meeting for his outstanding dedication to community service. Coffman, who serves on Ladder 5 Blue Shift, received the Distinguished Citizen Medal from the Daughters of the…
Chattanooga Police Department escorts WWII veteran home 80 years after death in Germany
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit, in coordination with local partner agencies, honored the life and legacy of World War II veteran Sergeant Sanford G. Roy with a solemn escort back to his hometown nearly 80 years after his death. Sergeant Roy,…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy students join police crime scene unit for hands-on lesson in forensic science and blood detection techniques
Chattanooga, TN – Students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy got a firsthand look at the science behind crime scene investigations during a recent educational session with the Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit. The demonstration focused on how investigators detect blood evidence, even when…
Firefighters prevent major damage in early morning blaze on Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to an early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed a garage but spared the attached residence from significant damage. At approximately 3:38 a.m. on April 6, emergency crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive following…
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team partners with local veterinarian to provide free care for pets of unhoused residents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team has partnered with Dr. Shannon Dawkins of Compassion Copper Canyon to offer free veterinary services to pets belonging to the city’s unhoused population. The initiative aims to improve animal welfare and address public health by reducing…
Crane operator electrocuted and second worker injured after equipment touches power line on Chattanooga construction site
Chattanooga, TN – Two workers were injured on a Chattanooga construction site Wednesday afternoon after a crane came into contact with a high-voltage power line, leaving one man seriously injured and another with minor injuries. At approximately 2:50 p.m. on April 2, Chattanooga Fire Department’s…
Chattanooga police renew agreement with Children’s Advocacy Center to support victims of child abuse
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Center through an inter-agency agreement signed this morning, reaffirming a joint commitment to protect child victims of crime and abuse. The agreement, which is renewed every two years, was…
CFD crews respond to structure fire on Crescent Club Drive after kitchen fire severely damages home, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On the evening of April 1, 2025, a kitchen fire severely damaged a home in Hixson, Tennessee. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the incident at 9:05 PM in the 2100 block of Crescent Club Drive. Due to concerns about potential entrapment,…
Chattanooga residents invited to purchase subsidized rain barrels at annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga Stormwater Management Division is excited to announce the return of its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 1001 E 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. This event provides…