Chattanooga police officers engage with students during community education events
Chattanooga, TN – This past week, Chattanooga Police Department officers participated in educational events at local schools to teach students about safety and law enforcement. Officers visited Red Bank Elementary for the “Community Helper Visit,” where kindergarteners learned about police duties, how to stay safe,…
Chattanooga Police Department recruitment unit attends Tennessee State University career fair
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s recruitment unit visited Tennessee State University for the “Pathways to Purpose” Career Fair on Tuesday. Officials said the department is encouraging individuals seeking rewarding work with camaraderie, strong benefits, and opportunities for career growth to apply. Applications are…
Chattanooga Police Department mourns the passing of K9 Buck
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced the passing of K9 Buck, a 2-year-old Labrador who had served with the department for just over a year. Buck died on September 24, 2025, from medical complications. According to CPD, Buck showed signs of gastrointestinal upset…
Man dead following officer involved shooting on Hamill Road
Chattanooga, TN – In the early hours of Thursday, September 25, 2025, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 2100 block of Hamill Road. According to CPD, the first officer arrived at approximately 2:15 a.m. and found a male…
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain fire at Avondale Head Start
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews brought a fire under control within minutes Thursday morning after it broke out inside Avondale Head Start on Ocoee Street. According to CFD, the fire was reported at 6:27 a.m. on September 25, 2025, when a maintenance worker…
Chattanooga announces road closures for repair work across multiple locations
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga announced several road closures for maintenance and repair work throughout the week of September 22, 2025. Ochs Highway between Fleetwood Drive and Ochs Highway Extension will be fully closed on Monday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 4…
Chattanooga police participate in 4th annual running down recidivism 5K
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department sponsored and participated in the 4th Annual Running Down Recidivism 5K, an event benefiting the BRAVE Effect, a local organization that supports individuals reintegrating into the community after incarceration. The event promotes compassion, support, and forgiveness, and included…
Chattanooga firefighter honored at IAFF fallen firefighter memorial
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Captain George Turley was honored posthumously at the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, where 311 names were added to the memorial walls. Captain Turley’s wife and sons attended the ceremony on Saturday, along with members of the Chattanooga…
Transport trailer fire at QT gas station in Lookout Valley destroyed contents and brought large response from Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN – Several luxury cars were destroyed Thursday morning when a transport trailer caught fire in Lookout Valley. Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift companies were called to the QT gas station on Browns Ferry Road at 9:45 a.m. on September 18, 2025, for a…
Chattanooga police mourn the loss of K9 Diesel, who died in the line of duty
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced the death of K9 Diesel, who passed away in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, following complications from injuries sustained during a SWAT security sweep earlier in the week. Diesel, a German Shepherd, underwent emergency…