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Construction at the new Chattown Skatepark is progressing steadily. Since demolition and construction began in November, the team has successfully installed all erosion control and interior drainage. Currently, 90% of the grading for the subgrade is complete, and the foundations for the new bathroom facilities have officially broken ground.
The Chattanooga Fire Department encourages citizens to utilize the Tennessee Yellow Dot program. It’s a free initiative that is designed to provide first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency on Tennessee’s roadways. Participants place a yellow decal on their rear driver's-side window and a completed medical info folder in their glove compartment.
Updated Forecasted Temperatures Result In Schedule Change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 12, 2026, Second Release)
Wilcox Blvd Bridge <https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZhaW6GJ4tzKHBwB8>
Due to forecasted temperatures that are not conducive to paving, next week’s preventive maintenance work on Wilcox Bridge has been updated. The new dates are listed in bold below:
All-Way Stop Installed at W 17th Street and Williams Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 12, 2026)
W 17th Street at Williams Street
To enhance safety and the result of a traffic study, the Department of Public Works Transportation Division has converted the intersection of W 17th Street and Williams Street into an all-way stop effective today. Traffic entering the intersection should be cautious as drivers adapt to the new pattern.
MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACT EXPECTED - CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The City of Chattanooga and Stantec are proud to announce that Lynnbrook Park has received a prestigious National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. This national honor follows a visit from the National Park City’s Peer Review Committee, marking a banner year for the park’s recognition as a model of urban ecological restoration and community-centered design.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 11, 2026) – The City of Chattanooga released a new video <http://youtube.com/watch?si=mUyKInB8yAFPizXy&v=h0JwrDQdelc&feature=youtu.be> explaining how 311 works when a ticket is submitted and how adjustments are being made to improve the customer experience.
Milestone Achieved: Final Containment Tarps Removed from Walnut Street Bridge Restoration
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The restoration of the iconic Walnut Street Bridge has reached a visual and operational turning point. The final containment and painting tarp covering Span 1 has been officially removed, marking the end of major containment phases that have defined the bridge’s silhouette during recent months.
Chattanooga Public Works Department Announces Summer Youth Employment Program Application Deadline
CHATTANOOGA, TN – [March 9th, 2026] – The Chattanooga Public Works Department is excited to announce its Summer Youth Work Program, offering high school students and recent graduates aged 16 and older a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience, contribute to their community, and earn a competitive wage. The program is set to run from June to July 2026 and the deadline to apply is March 15th, 2026!!!
Incident Number – 26-003276
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a second suspect in connection with the double homicide that occurred on January 12, 2026 in the 2000 block of McCallie Avenue.
This suspect was located by CPD's Fugitive Unit along with the Smoky Mountain Task Force.
The suspect is charged with: