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The Office of Family Empowerment Earns Silver Tier Pathways to Excellence Award, Becoming First in Tennessee and First Public Agency Nationwide to Achieve Honor
CHATTANOOGA, TN (January 5, 2026) — Invest Chattanooga today announced a partnership with American South Capital Partners (ASCP) to deliver new mixed-income multifamily housing across Chattanooga, with deep and permanent affordability built in from the start.
Chattanooga, TN – Smoke alarms save lives. They are everyone’s first line
of defense against fires. But all too often, the Chattanooga Fire
Department finds outdated and non-working smoke alarms in residents’ homes
and that’s very dangerous. It puts their property and their safety at risk.
As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on a year defined by service, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to protecting our community—while setting our sights on an even stronger 2026.
In 2025, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to more than 22,000 calls, including 1,016 fires, over 10,018 rescue & EMS calls (46% of our call volume), and more than 1,102 motor vehicle crashes with injuries. There were also more than 1578 “Assist a Citizen” calls.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On December 28, 2025, at 11:25 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 5500 block of Highway 153. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspect shot at the officers and the officers returned fire. A CPD officer was struck by the suspect’s gunfire.
The Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the officer to a local hospital. The officer is in stable condition.
Chattanooga, TN – Garbage and Recycle collection scheduled for New Year's
Day, Thursday, January 1st, 2026 will be collected as normal, no change.
The City Landfill located off of Birchwood Pike in Harrison, Tennessee, the
Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Wood Recycle Center will be closed
Thursday, January 1st, 2026 New Year’s. The City Landfill located off of
Birchwood Pike in Harrison, Tennessee, the Household Hazardous Waste
Facility and Wood Recycle Center will reopen January 2nd, 2026.
Chattanooga Public Works Opens Live Christmas Trees Collection
Chattanooga, Tenn, (December 23, 2025)- Starting December 26th, 2025
residents may drop off their Live Christmas Trees at any of our five
Recycle Centers throughout the city. Location and hours of operation can be
found on our website at chattanooga.gov/services/waste-recycling.
The City of Chattanooga’s Division of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy
invites the community to usher in the New Year at the spectacular
Chattanooga’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2025.
This free, unforgettable evening will take place at the iconic Coolidge
Park, offering a stunning backdrop of the Tennessee River for a night of
festivities, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
CHATTANOOGA, TN December 22nd, 2025— PILOT PROGRAM INFORMATION UPDATE
What began as a pilot program to divert food and glass waste from the landfill servicing a small test area in Brainerd is eyeing to become a city-wide movement. Although it is not yet citywide, today the City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works announced a major step in that direction bringing sustainable curbside solutions to three new neighborhood zones.
CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
UPDATE: NORTH TERRACE CLOSURE
Contractors on behalf of TDOT will continue milling and paving North Terrace between S Moore Road and S Germantown Road, but will require a full closure at the following location and times:
- N Terrace between Brookfield Ave and Belvoir Ave
- Closure Start: Sunday, December 21st at 7 PM
- Reopen: Monday, December 22nd at 5 PM
Recommended detour: Brainerd Road via S Moore Road and Belvoir Ave