Chattanooga Dire Department shows appreciation for firefighters on Thanksgiving
Chattanooga, TN – This Thanksgiving, the Chattanooga Fire Department command staff visited every fire station to show appreciation for firefighters working on the holiday. They spent time with Red Shift crews on Thursday morning and brought pie to the stations. The department acknowledged the sacrifice…
Shooting under investigation after 26-year-old man injured on Windsor Street
Chattanooga, TN – This week, the Chattanooga Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Windsor Street. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 7:28 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person shot. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim,…
CPD receives major boost in annual holiday food drive competition
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department reported that its friendly holiday food drive competition with the Chattanooga Fire Department gained momentum after a large community donation. According to CPD, A5Chattanooga made a significant contribution by donating nearly 3,000 food items to support the department’s…
CFD announces promotion to captain highlighting extensive training and leadership contributions
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the promotion of Preston Binegar to captain, highlighting his extensive contributions to the department and the fire service. According to the department, Captain Binegar has played a key role in training both recruits and current firefighters. He…
Chattanooga Fire Department honors Deputy Fire Marshal on retirement after 27 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department recognized Deputy Fire Marshal Michael Wright on his retirement following 27 years of dedicated service. In his role, Wright was responsible for approving life safety measures for all city development projects. He worked closely with developers, city planners,…
Chattanooga police investigate shooting on 200 block of Water St
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 12:33 a.m. on November 23, 2025, in the 200 block of Water Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. During the investigation, an 18-year-old male arrived at a local…
Chattanooga Police Department Gun Team gives back to local middle school
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Gun Team recently visited Orchard Knob Middle School to assist with Thanksgiving preparations. Officers distributed food to students and families and helped school administrators move items around the campus. The department highlighted that supporting teachers, students, and their…
Chattanooga Police Department captain completes national leadership academy
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Captain Daniel Francis completed the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy, a nationally recognized program focused on improving police leadership, reducing violent crime, and strengthening public safety. He was one of only 35 police leaders selected from across…
Chattanooga Police Department showcases BearCat at Touch-a-Truck event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department participated in this year’s Touch-A-Truck event at Warner Park, where the BearCat tactical vehicle drew significant interest from children and families. The event gave attendees an opportunity to learn how the vehicle supports the CPD SWAT team during…
Chattanooga Fire Department reviews new turnout gear during visit to Fire-Dex
Chattanooga, TN – Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department’s command staff and Personal Protective Equipment committee visited Fire-Dex’s headquarters in Ohio this week to observe how the company manufactures turnout gear. The visit gave the department an opportunity to see the production process firsthand and…