Category: Local News

Chattanooga, TN – Five officers from the Chattanooga Police Department are among a dedicated group participating in the Law Enforcement United Inc. Tough Ride XL, a cycling event designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and support their surviving family members. The “XL” portion of…

Chattanooga, TN –  Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift personnel responded to a serious single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon that left a car trapped between a building and a retaining wall in the 200 block of Woodland Avenue. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., prompting a multi-agency…

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has announced the promotion of several officers to new leadership roles, recognizing their commitment to service and professional development. In a statement released Thursday, CPD congratulated the newly appointed sergeants and lieutenants, expressing confidence in their ability to…

Chattanooga, TN – Five officers from the Chattanooga Police Department, along with twenty riders from other law enforcement agencies, have completed the first leg of the Law Enforcement United – Tough Ride XL. The group is currently in Roanoke, Virginia, where they are taking a…

Chattanooga, TN – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men believed to be responsible for stealing three bronze plaques from the Sherman Reservation, located within the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park….

Chattanooga, TN – The Kelly administration has officially presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget to the Chattanooga City Council, outlining a balanced plan that targets key city priorities while accounting for economic challenges. The proposed budget includes significant investments in infrastructure, public safety, affordable…

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked a successful second day of the Law Enforcement United Ride, completing 110 miles through welcoming communities, under clear skies, and with the support of local residents. Along the way, the officers even had a lighthearted moment when…

Chattanooga, TN – Authorities with the Chattanooga Police Department have arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with the brutal assault and robbery of a 65-year-old man in the early hours of April 22, 2025. According to a CPD release, officers were dispatched around 1:19 a.m….

Chattanooga, TN – On Monday, May 5, five officers from the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) began an 800-mile cycling journey from Ross’s Landing to Washington, D.C., as part of the 2025 Law Enforcement United (LEU) Road to Hope ride. The annual event honors law enforcement officers…

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) recently recognized three officers with the prestigious Commander’s Award of Excellence for their leadership and innovative work with the CPD Drone Unit. Field Training Officers (FTO) Jason Clemons and Bailey Dropp, along with Sergeant Jeffrey Miller, were…