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. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has arrested two
suspects, a 17-year-old
male and a 21-year-old female - Janecia McKevie, in connection with the
death of a 3-year-old boy and significant abuse of a one-year-old boy.

Chattanooga Department of Public Works Unveils New Eco-Friendly Fleet,
Combines Sustainability with Community Literacy

CHATTANOOGA, TN  – The Chattanooga Department of Public Works today
announced the launch of its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
trucks, a significant step toward cleaner air and a more sustainable future
for the city. This initiative is a core component of the Mayor's commitment
to advancing environmental goals and improving air quality for all
residents.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) quickly

located and arrested 64-year-old Guster Harfield in connection with the
August 8, 2025 homicide in the 7700 block of Lee Highway. While Harfield
has been charged, investigators continue working to fully develop the case
for prosecution.

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SPEED HUMPS

Sterling Avenue / Wiston Road

Chattanooga, TN-- Garbage and Recycling collection scheduled for Labor Day,
Monday, September 1st, 2025, will be collected as normal. There will be no
changes to the collection day.  Please place containers along the curbside by
7:00 AM on collection day to ensure pickup.

The Birchwood Landfill and the Wood Recycle Center will be closed on
Monday, September 1, 2025, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

CHATTANOOGA, TN (August 26, 2025) - Mayor Tim Kelly released the following
statement after the City Council took its first vote on the 1.93 compromise
property tax rate and supplemental budget.

CHATTANOOGA, TN — The City of Chattanooga is pleased to announce the
successful completion of significant roadway improvements on Harrison Pike,
specifically the section between Addison Road and the railroad tracks. This
project addressed critical infrastructure needs and enhanced safety and
traffic flow for residents and commuters.

WHAT:

The Office of Mayor Tim Kelly will host a formal Swearing In Ceremony for
Chattanooga Fire Chief Terry Knowles. This event marks the official
transition of leadership within the Chattanooga Fire Department, honoring
Chief Knowles’ decades of service and commitment to protecting the
Chattanooga community.

WHEN:

Thursday, August 28, 2025
2:00 PM (Doors Open at 1:00 PM)

WHERE:

The Walker Theatre

399 McCallie Ave

RSVP:

RSVP at cha.city/firechiefceremony

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Thursday, August 21, 2025) — District 3 City
Councilmember Jeff Davis will host an upcoming town hall meeting.

WHO: Councilmember Jeff Davis
<https://chattanooga.gov/government/city-council>

WHAT: District 3 town hall meeting to discuss the budget amendment
proposals.

WHERE: Multipurpose Room, Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Drive,
Hixson, TN, 37343

WHEN: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025

Lightning is to blame for a two-alarm fire that destroyed a large Hixson
home Wednesday afternoon as storms moved through the area. At 4:19 PM on
8/20/25, Red Shift companies were dispatched to a reported residential
structure fire in the 1600 block of Kamin Road off Middle Valley Road. Fire
was in the attic of the home and smoke was visible on arrival. Firefighters
went in the front to attack flames, but the roof started sagging.
They attacked the fire from another angle and another portion of the roof