CFD crews responded to overnight kitchen fire that displaced family
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire early on March 21, 2026, that displaced a local family after an unattended kitchen fire spread inside a home. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 1:07 a.m. to the 2300 block of…
Chattanooga Fire Department assisted in rescue operations involving Black Hawk helicopter on Signal Mountain
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to two rescue incidents on Signal Mountain on March 22, one of which involved a Black Hawk helicopter assisting with the evacuation of an injured hiker. Fire officials said the first incident of the day resulted in…
Public Works launches Innovation Team to modernize infrastructure and improve efficiency
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Public Works Department officially launched its Innovation Team, known as the I-Team, a new initiative focused on modernizing city infrastructure and optimizing departmental resources. Led by Operations Division Director Carol Hunter, the I-Team was designed to promote continuous improvement by…
Chattanooga Police launch largest Spring Community Police Academy class to date
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department announced the start of its Spring Community Police Academy, marking the largest class in the program’s history. The session, which began March 12, will run for nine weeks and is the first to be led by Sgt. Holmes. Participants…
Driver cited after reaching 70+ mph on Market Street Bridge, Chattanooga Police say
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department issued a warning about speeding and reckless driving after a recent traffic stop in downtown Chattanooga. According to police, Sgt. Mullinix clocked a driver traveling 56 mph through an intersection before reaching an estimated speed of more than 70…
Large tree falls onto home on Mary Walker Place, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department responded after a large tree fell onto a home on Mary Walker Place, off Wilcox Boulevard, Thursday morning. Officials said people were inside the residence at the time of the incident, but no injuries were reported.
Two-car crash on Rossville Boulevard leaves individuals with non-life-threatening injuries
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a two-car crash on Rossville Boulevard Thursday afternoon. Squad 1, Engine 1, and Squad 20 Green Shift were dispatched to the scene. Individuals involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Two-alarm accidental house fire causes significant damage on Abelia Lane in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department reported that a residence on Abelia Lane off Dayton Boulevard caught fire Saturday night, prompting a two-alarm response. At 10:29 PM on February 28, 2026, 911 received multiple reports of flames coming from the home, and Blue Shift crews were…
Chattanooga fire department responds to brush fire and home fire in busy Sunday
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a busy day for Green Shift crews on March 1, 2026, responding to two significant incidents. At 3:15 PM, firefighters contained a large brush fire behind several residences near 1318 Hixson Pike. Units including Battalion 3, Engine 12,…
Chattanooga police officer visits Wallace A. Smith Elementary for Literacy Day
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department reported that Officer Blevins visited Wallace A. Smith Elementary School for Literacy Day, spending time with Pre-K students and reading See Marcus Grow. Officials said community engagement activities like this are among the most rewarding parts of an officer’s…