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.
On June 29, 2025, at 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing
within a residence in the 600 block of Lindsay Avenue. When the officers
arrived at the scene, they found the victim, a 37-year-old man, with
multiple stab wounds and the suspect with a cut on his head. Both were
taken to a hospital by Hamilton County EMS. The victim died from his
injuries.
CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation and the Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates the suspect and victim had a
disagreement that escalated into a physical altercation. No other residents
reported injuries.
The Homicide Unit obtained arrest warrants charging Joseph Tanner Smith
(DOB: 11/29/1993) with Criminal Homicide. He was arrested and transported
to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely
accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and
convicted through due process of law.