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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –  Chattanooga Police are working to identify a
suspect or suspects involved in a shooting that occurred on July 12, 2025,
that sent four people to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot
wounds.

At approximately 3:06 p.m. on July 12, Chattanooga Police responded to a
report of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Upon
arrival, officers located four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
All four were taken by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 11, 2025) – Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed Cedric
Henson as interim administrator of the Department of Community Development.

Henson currently serves as the deputy administrator for the Department of
Public Works (DPW) and has worked for the city for the past two years. He
replaces Carol Hunter, who will serve in a new role at DPW.

Chattanooga Fire has a woods fire on Lookout Mountain 75% percent
contained. The call came out at 10:42 AM on 7/11/25. There’s no damage to
the incline’s tracks. A tree falling on a power line caused the fire Friday
morning. EBP is on scene and they have de-energized the power line. CFD Red
Shift crews are stretching additional hose lines to hit remaining hot spots
at this time.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 10, 2025) – Mayor Tim Kelly will hold office hours
with constituents by appointment on July 31.

“Our residents are the best source of insight we have,” Kelly said. “These
Open Office Hours are an opportunity for us to hear directly from the
people we serve. Every conversation shapes how we lead, where we invest,
and how we grow as a city.”

Working smoke alarms alerted Hixson residents to an overnight house fire,
giving them time to escape. At 3:42 AM on 7/9/25, Engine 22, Engine 16,
Engine 11, Ladder 19, Squad 19, Battalion 3 and Battalion 2 Green Shift
were dispatched to the 6200 block of Wilder Road for a reported house fire.
Engine 22 arrived on scene and found flames coming from the exterior of the
home, around the eaves in close proximity where the electricity was coming
into the home. A supply line was established. As crews arrived on scene, a

CHATTANOOGA, TN (July 9, 2025) – After a productive discussion following
yesterday’s City Council meeting, Chattanooga Public Works  announces an
explanation of the temporary closure of a popular section of the Riverwalk,
effective July 14th 2025 through April of 2026 to facilitate the
construction of the new Erlanger Park baseball stadium. This closure, while
essential for the progress of the "One Chattanooga" initiative, aims to
balance the city's growth with the safety of all citizens, particularly the
vibrant cycling community.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES

Pops On The River <https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/calendar/pops-river>

The following roads and locations will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd,
from 3 PM until 10:30 PM for Pops On The River:

• River Street between Tremont Street and the Renaissance Park parking lot

The east sidewalk crossing the Market Street Bridge will be closed for
security purposes

Nightfall <https://www.nightfallchattanooga.com/>

The following roads and intersections will be closed every Friday from May
2nd through July 4th, 2025, for Nightfall. Closure times are noted:

3 PM until Midnight

Cherry Street between E MLK Blvd/Georgia Ave and E 8th Street. Access
will be maintained to the parking garage from E 8th Street.

5:30 PM until Midnight*

Martin Luther King Blvd between Broad Street and Lindsay Street

Chattanooga, TN June 27th – Officials are advising residents of multiple
road closures across the area due to severe weather conditions, including
heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding. Public safety is our
top priority, and we urge all residents to exercise extreme caution and, if
possible, avoid unnecessary travel.

The following roads are currently closed due to various obstructions:

E. 11th at railroad trestle: Closed due to flooding.

Baldwin at E. 11th: Closed due to flooding.

Ozark Road: Closed due to downed wires.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide that occurred
earlier today, June 29, 2025, at a residence on Lindsay Avenue.