For the second time in two years, Riverbend Festival will not be coming to Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to postpone the Scenic City’s longest running music festival until June 2022. The Riverbend Festival brings in roughly $30 million a year. The dates for Riverbend will be back to their typical dates of…
Mayor Kelly is expected to present a new structure for city government at city council meeting
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the big changes include the current Department of Economic and Community Development being split into two departments. The CDOT will operate under Public Works. The Department of Youth and Family Development centers will be managed by the new…
Chattanooga Police have charged two teenagers with the murder last month
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred around 4:20 p.m. at a gas station on Highway 58. When the officers arrived on scene, they found Ralph Smith with a gunshot wound. The 47-year-old died later at the hospital. CPD has arrested two…
A Madison woman is facing felony vandalism charges after damaging cars with a fire extinguisher
TENNESSEE – According to the police officials, her name is Sheila Mcgee and she damaged two cars at an apartment complex on Due West Avenue North with a fire extinguisher. When the officers arrived on scene, they saw the damage to both cars. B ack windshields, headlights,…
CPD is investigating a fatal crash that left a man dead
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred around 4:10 a.m. Sunday. The man was headed East on I-24 near the 24/75 split. His Chevy Impala left the road and hit a large dirt mound. The 30-year-old driver died on the…
CPD is investigating after a teen was shot on West 37th Street
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the-14 year-old was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening wounds. Investigators say they have a suspect in custody. If you have any information about this incident, please call the CPD at 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing….
Chattanooga Police is investigating after a woman was hit by gunfire
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred in the area of 3400 Campbell Street Thursday night. The woman suffered a non life threatening gunshot wound. The 55-year-old woman thought the gunshots were fireworks. CPD officers couldn’t locate a crime scene. This incident is under…
An inmate escaped custody while authorities were taking him to get a COVID test in Grundy County
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, deputies are searching for Anthony Burnette. The inmate escaped as he was being transported for a COVID-19 test. Burnette was last seen entering the woods behind the health department in Grundy County. He is handcuffed, barefoot and wearing…
A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing with a semi in Cheatham County
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred approximately at 11:20 p.m. Monday on I-24 East near mile marker 30. When the first responders arrived on scene, they found a single vehicle with severe damage. One person was still inside. The person was unresponsive….
After being in operation for 45 years, the Hamilton County Jail will close for good on Tuesday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the arrestees from all local law enforcement agencies will now be booked at the Silverdale Detention Center. HCSO took control of operations at Silverdale, with the intention of gradually phasing out operations at the downtown jail. The officials have…