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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – More than 50 Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) employees, volunteers, and partners were honored on March 5 for actions that saved lives, strengthened community safety, and exemplified exceptional service during the 2025 calendar year.

Phase 1 infrastructure investment supports Chattanooga jobs, regional businesses.

Incident Number – 26-017537

Motorcyclist Killed in Brainerd Road Crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist Wednesday evening.

At approximately 10:25 p.m., CPD’s Traffic Unit responded to the 3400 block of Brainerd Road for reports of a crash. Preliminary findings show the motorcyclist lost control while negotiating a curve and struck a parked car.

Hamilton County EMS transported the 26-year-old motorcyclist to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The City of Chattanooga’s Community Center Camps Launch All-Ages Adventure
for Youth, Teens & Seniors

“Summer Camp REIMAGENED: Play. Learn. Lead.”

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 3, 2026) – The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development is turning up the energy for Summer 2026 with the return of its annual summer camp experience.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 4, 2026) – The City of Chattanooga’s Purchasing team is launching a “Help Our City Buy Local” campaign, widening the path for small business owners to work on city projects.

Chattanooga business owners are invited to join the city from 9 a.m.-12 p.m, Thursday, March 26 at Washington Hills Community Center for the Supplier Expo. This free event will feature representatives from city departments, business support organizations, and other local government agencies across our region.

More Grade Crossing Closures and Multiple Wilcox Bridge Projects

Monday, March 2nd - Tuesday, March 17th

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 4, 2026)

EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE

Wilcox Blvd Bridge <https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZhaW6GJ4tzKHBwB8> - Eastbound Right Lane

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 3, 2026) – City Councilmember Jeff Davis is inviting the public to attend a town hall meeting to discuss current and upcoming city projects affecting the Hixson area and the development of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. There will be a Q&A session open to these or any other topics related to city government.

WHO: Councilmember Jeff Davis

WHAT: City of Chattanooga District 3 Town Hall Meeting

The Chattanooga Fire Department is hiring! We are excited to announce that the application window is now open for the 2027 Fire Academy! Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026.

Multiple calls to 911 prompted a commercial fire response on Wilcox
Boulevard early Friday morning. At 5:39 AM on 2/27/26, dispatchers began
receiving reports of a structure engulfed in flames at the corner of Wilcox
and Moss Drive. Firefighters responded and found a roadside food trailer
fully involved. The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause is under
investigation. There were no injuries. Engine 15, Engine 4, Engine 5,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 27, 2026)

CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES

141 Browns Ferry Road <https://maps.app.goo.gl/wurDtwVg2m74yQQ76> - UPDATE

- Work cancelled pending rescheduled date

978 Wauhatchie Pike - Norfolk Southern Grade Crossing <https://maps.app.goo.gl/dx9cboAovZEfNM3t5>