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…
Chattanooga firefighter promoted to Senior Firefighter
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the promotion of Nikolas Banks, a member of Engine 16 Red Shift, to the rank of Senior Firefighter. The department recognized Banks for his hard work, dedication, and strong work ethic, noting that his efforts have served…
Chattanooga to host Glenwood Block Party on Sept. 20 with music, performances, food, and community activities
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Department of Community Development announced that it will host the Glenwood Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, located at 2610 E. 3rd Street. The free event will feature live…
City of Chattanooga to host purchasing expo for local businesses
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will host a purchasing expo to help area businesses learn how the city sources and works with local vendors, part of ongoing efforts to simplify and streamline the process of doing business with the city. The expo will…