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Chattanooga, Tennessee –November 3rd, 2025 – The City’s Code Enforcement
Department is launching a series of systematic, comprehensive inspections
across several Council Districts as part of a major initiative to enhance
neighborhood safety and livability throughout the community. This targeted
operation will focus on enforcing minimum standards designed to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of residents.

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Effective immediately, TDOT has installed a new all-way stop at this
intersection to improve safety based on community feedback and the required
traffic studies. Motorists should exercise caution as drivers adjust to the
change.

The Walnut Street Bridge rebuilding and deck installation progress
continues, which will require the closure of one lane of River Street
directly underneath the bridge. During this lane closure, traffic lights
(electronic flagmen) will be installed temporarily, allowing for two-way
traffic during the work. The light timing will be adjusted based on traffic
patterns; however, the longest wait time is expected to be no longer than 3
minutes. The light will be active from Monday, November 3rd until Tuesday,

McCallie Ave in the eastbound direction between Palmetto Street and Magonlia Street will be closed all day Sunday, November 2nd due to a water main break repair.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –*  The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a shooting that occurred on November 1, 2025, at
approximately 3:08 a.m. in the 5000 block of Rossville Boulevard.

When officers arrived on scene, they located a 34-year-old male victim in a
parking lot with a gunshot wound. Hamilton County EMS transported the man
to a local hospital with what appeared to be life-threatening injuries.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –*  The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a shooting that occurred on November 2, 2025, at
approximately 1:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Milne Street.

An East Lake family safely escaped their burning home Friday morning. At
8:32 AM on 10/31/25, Red Shift companies responded to the 1900 block of E
32nd Street after 911 received reports that a house was on fire with
occupants were still inside the structure. Due to the possibility of
entrapment, a second alarm was called to bring additional personnel to the
scene. First arriving fire companies found the front half of the residence

The Chattanooga Fire Department is expanding response capabilities in East
Brainerd. Ladder 21 went into service at Fire Station 21 on East Brainerd
Road on Friday, making it a two-company station.This provides more
substantial coverage for neighborhoods and businesses in that part of the
city.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 31, 2025) —The City of Chattanooga’s Department
of Community Development invites residents to attend the upcoming Community
Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, November 8th, from 1–3 PM at the North
Chattanooga Community Center (406 May Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405).

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-- On Monday, November 3, 20205, The Chattanooga Police
Department's front desk will begin temporary operations from the Hamilton
County Schools East Brainerd Annex, located at 7555 Goodwin Road. The hours
are 8:00AM-12:00PM on Mondays and Fridays, and 12:00PM-4:00PM on
Wednesdays.

The Chattanooga Police Department's lobby, located at 3410 Amnicola
Highway, remains closed as evaluations and mold remediation efforts
continue. There is no timeline for reopening. Updates will be shared on
CPD's social media pages.