Clarksville Fire Rescue, alongside volunteers, canvassed a local neighborhood to install smoke alarms in homes needing them
Clarksville, TN – According to the statement, Clarksville Fire Rescue, alongside volunteers from the Red Cross Tennessee River Chapter, Austin Peay Baseball and Softball teams, and the APSU College of Business, canvassed a local neighborhood this past weekend to install smoke alarms in homes needing them….
CPD officers attended Stop Gun Violence & Youth Violence Conflict Resolution Seminar at the Avondale Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, Officer Mayweather and Sergeant Holmes recently attended the Stop Gun Violence & Youth Violence Conflict Resolution Seminar at the Avondale Community Center. The event saw an impressive turnout, with community members and youth gathered to address critical issues…
DEA’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for tomorrow, offering residents chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medications
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., several designated locations will serve as drop-off points across the area. Unused medications, especially opioids, present numerous risks in the home. Studies have shown that 15% of students in grades 7…
TDOT has announced that contract crews will close the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge this weekend to continue work on the I-55 and Crump interchange
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this closure marks the fifth of eight weekend closures permitted in the construction contract. The closure will begin on **Saturday, October 26, at 4:00 a.m.**, and will continue through **Monday, October 28, at 6:00 a.m.**, with several key…
Residents encouraged to participate in upcoming Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, with drop-off locations available across various sites
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the following event reportedly offers an opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications, helping to prevent misuse and accidental poisonings. Many may question the need to discard unused medications, especially if they believe…
Chattanooga firefighters packed the City Council meeting to show their support for removing the city’s residency requirement, which has impacted recruitment and hiring for both the CFD and CPD
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, CFD Chief Hyman and CPD Chief Chambers presented information to council members about the significance of this change. Under the current city charter, Chattanooga police officers and firefighters can legally live in distant cities like Knoxville, Nashville, or even…
Two overnight incidents, including a fire on South Kelley Street and an extrication on Interstate 24, required response from CFD crews
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Chattanooga Firefighters from Green Shift responded to two overnight incidents, including a fire on South Kelley Street and an extrication on Interstate 24. The first fire occurred late Sunday at a vacant house on E 47th Street, followed…
Chattanooga Police Department continues commitment to supporting individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges through Crisis Intervention Training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, 12 Chattanooga officers, along with eight officers from nearby agencies—including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department, East Ridge Police Department, Signal Mountain Police Department, and Soddy-Daisy Police Department—completed the latest CIT session. CIT is designed…
Chattanooga Firefighters responded to structure fire Jackson Street, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the fire crews responded to a house fire off North Orchard Knob Avenue as they began their 24-hour shift. Crews arrived at the 1700 block of Jackson Street to find a working structure fire. Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire…
Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt set for October 26-27, offering youth ages 6-16 the chance to participate with gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the 1st of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season is set to take place on the weekend of October 26-27. The event offers youth aged 6-16 the chance to participate using gun, muzzleloader,…