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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Due to continued inclement weather, all City of Chattanooga facilities and programs will be closed on Monday.
Essential employees will continue to report to work as usual.
The area is under a cold weather advisory, according to the National Weather Service <https://www.weather.gov/mrx/>.
Warming shelter information is attached to this release.
Chattanooga firefighters acted fast to stop a hotel fire from spreading Sunday night. At 8:52 PM on 1/25/26, Red Shift companies responded to the DoubleTree at 407 Chestnut Street. On arrival, crews saw fire showing from an 8th floor window. A second and third alarm was struck due to it being a hotel with multiple occupants. Firefighters attacked the fire and had it out in 15 minutes. Multiple crews evacuated the other occupants from the unaffected floors. Third alarm companies were canceled as others did a secondary sweep of the hotel.
City of Chattanooga Refuse/Recycling and Bulk Pickup Will Run on Regular
Schedule Today Monday, January 26th
Chattanooga, TN– The roads on the garbage and recycle routes are in good
condition. Refuse/recycling and bulk trash pickup will run on a regular
schedule. If you have any questions or if you have a nonemergency
concerning garbage or recycling, please contact 311 through the CHA 311
app, call 311, or visit Chattanooga.gov <http://chattanooga.gov>.
Our Red Shift firefighters continue to have a very demanding 24-hour shift.
Just after midnight on 1/26/26, companies responded to a reported
residential structure fire on W Brow Terrace off of Brainerd Road. On the
scene, units confirmed that heavy smoke and fire were coming out of the
roof. They launched an interior attack and search as it was unclear if the
occupant had made it out safely. Once fire officials learned that the
resident had escaped the burning home, firefighters were removed from the
City of Chattanooga Facilities Will Be Open for
Regular Business Hours January 2026
Chattanooga, TN--This is an update about facility operations from the
previous release. Due to the changes in the weather forecast, The City of
Chattanooga, Public Works Department, announces that the Recycle Collection
Centers, Refuse Collection Centers, Wood Recycle Center, Birchwood Landfill
and Household Hazardous Waste facility will be open for regular business
hours.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2026) – Due to inclement weather, all City of Chattanooga facilities and programs will be closed today and Sunday.
Essential employees will continue to report to work as usual.
Chattanooga, TN-- This is an update about refuse and bulk trash pick up. Due to freezing temperatures and the possibility of dangerous road conditions, refuse and bulk trash pickup decisions will be made on the morning of Monday, January 26th at 8:30am followed by a press release at 9:00am.
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Incident Number -- 26-003276
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- UPDATE: The second victim in the shooting on January 12, 2026 has succumbed to their injuries.
Homicide Investigators continue to develop leads. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Mayor Tim Kelly has ordered flags to
fly half-staff across city buildings, grounds and facilities on Friday,
January 23, in honor of Tommie Brown.
Brown served Chattanooga in the Tennessee House of Representatives for 20
years. She passed away earlier this week.
CHATTANOOGA, TN — As winter weather approaches, the City of Chattanooga
Department of Public Works is prepared to implement its comprehensive snow
and ice road treatment plan to ensure the safety and mobility of all
residents.
While conditions remain stable for now, the city is closely monitoring
weather models and shifting temperatures as it prepares for potential
inclement weather throughout the weekend.
Treatment Priorities and Operations
To maintain essential services, Public Works crews will prioritize primary
routes and access roads for: