Eastdale Community Center to be renamed in recognition of Jessie Igou’s decades of service
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will honor the legacy of longtime community advocate Jessie Igou with a special ceremony to rename the Eastdale Community Center in her memory. The event, open to both the media and the public, will take place on Tuesday,…
Chattanooga fire instructors attend advanced trench rescue training in Michigan
Chattanooga, TN — This week, trench rescue instructors from the Chattanooga Fire Department traveled to Howell, Michigan, to participate in the Advanced Trench Rescue Shoring Symposium. The event, hosted by the Michigan Urban Search and Rescue Training Foundation at the Operating Engineers Local 324, offers…
Chattanooga first responders receive generous meals in show of appreciation
Chattanooga, TN – In a heartfelt show of appreciation, Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc. has once again provided meals to local first responders, including the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) and Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District staff. Approximately one year ago, the company brought their large…
CFD crews respond swiftly to Intermont Road house fire, contain blaze with no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift companies responded promptly to a residential fire in the Lupton City area. At 5:16 AM on June 25, 2025, crews were dispatched to the 800 block of Intermont Road in Hixson following reports from the resident of…
Veteran firefighter retires after 25 years of service in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – After a distinguished 25-year career, a longtime captain with the Chattanooga Fire Department has officially retired. The department announced the milestone on Tuesday, recognizing the captain’s decades of dedication, leadership, and service to the city. Assigned to Ladder 1 on Green Shift,…
Chattanooga Police Department recognizes longtime volunteer for outstanding service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has formally recognized longtime volunteer Danny Boone as the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Member of the Year. Boone, who has dedicated nearly two decades to the organization, was celebrated for his unwavering support and service. Although Boone…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team earns state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone as its Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. The designation makes the team a recognized and deployable emergency resource throughout Tennessee. The accreditation follows months of preparation, including intensive training, equipment…
Trash compactor fire prompts evacuation of restaurants on Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN – A trash compactor fire behind two downtown Chattanooga restaurants led to an evacuation just before 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. The incident occurred near the rear of Mellow Mushroom and Wooden City on Broad Street, prompting a swift response from the Chattanooga Fire…
Two men dead following fatal shooting on Dodson Avenue as police investigate self-defense claim
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is actively investigating a reported claim of self-defense following a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening on the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue. According to CPD, officers responded to a call of a person shot at approximately…
Chattanooga police warn rise in car break-ins is leading to gun thefts
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is issuing a strong warning to gun owners following a sharp increase in vehicle break-ins across the city this week — with firearms increasingly becoming the target. In a message shared via social media, CPD emphasized a blunt…