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Public Meeting Announced for Hixson Pike Safety Improvements\

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 17, 2026)

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As part of ongoing efforts to upgrade traffic lights and intersection
infrastructure, the control cabinet at the intersection of Market Street
and 4th Street will be replaced. To safely complete the replacement, the
following restrictions will take place on Tuesday (tonight), February 17th
at 11:00 PM for an estimated 2-3 hours:

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES 

For the week of February 16-22, 2026

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 16, 2026)

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The public is invited to celebrate Ms. Ivy Strickland's dedication and long-time service to the City of Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 13, 2026)— The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development will honor the retirement of Ivy Y. Strickland, a
beloved public servant and longtime Community Center Manager, following 37 years of dedicated service to the City of Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –

 The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. 

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on February 14, 2026, CPD officers were dispatched to the 7600 block of Old Lee Hwy for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. 

The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate a Nissan Altima was traveling north on Old Lee Hwy when the 83-year-old male driver crossed into the opposing lane and struck a Toyota Rav4 head on. 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 13, 2026) – Mayor Tim Kelly has selected Brian Smith as interim administrator of the Department of Parks & Outdoors.

Smith currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator and has worked for the city for the past three years.

He replaces April Furth, who will depart as administrator on February 20. Furth accepted the position of Deputy County Manager of Clark County, Washington.

On September 25, 2025 at 7:57 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 300 block of Spring Road. The collision resulted in the fatality of the 60-year-old female passenger.

James Bernard has been arrested in connection with the fatal single
vehicle crash that occurred September 25, 2025, on the 300 block of Spring
Creek Road, which resulted in the death of Paula Soens.

Bernard (DOB: 04/26/1972) was taken into custody in the Atlanta area
earlier today on outstanding warrants for Vehicular Homicide, DUI, and
related charges. CPD’s Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals
Service, located and arrested him.

Please be advised that a crane lift operation is scheduled to take place at the base of the Market Street Bridge on Saturday, February 14, 2026. This operation is essential for the replacement of the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building.

A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a busy Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire. Cody Huckabee, 31, is facing several charges, including Aggravated Arson, Burglary, Reckless Endangerment and Disorderly Conduct. As a result, he is also facing probation violations on charges of aggravated assault and theft of property.