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Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga's
Neighborhood Services Division is excited to announce the commencement of
the 2025 Neighborhood Registration Campaign. This annual initiative invites
all Chattanooga-based Neighborhood Associations to register with the City,
ensuring up-to-date contact information, meeting schedules, and board
member details are on file.

Registration is free for eligible neighborhood groups and offers numerous
benefits, including:

*CPD Arrests Two Juveniles for Burglarizing Police Vehicle and Motor
Vehicle Theft*

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two
juveniles for auto burglary and auto theft of a personal vehicle. During
the investigation, the juveniles were linked to recent auto burglaries of
police vehicles in Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4th, 2025) - Today Mayor Kelly released a
video challenging Chattanoogans to set a new record for turnout in a City
election and make their voices heard on the residency ballot initiative. View
the video here <https://youtu.be/VbGHL1FXBw0>.

This year’s municipal election is on March 4th, with early voting running
from February 12th to February 27th.

An Inspiring Free Art Exhibit Honoring Black Culture, Identity, and
Heritage at The North River Civic Center

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION

6138 E Brainerd Road - Work Extended

E Brainerd Road between Bass Road and Anderson Drive will be closed Monday,
February 3rd from 8 AM until 5 PM for continued emergency repairs on sewer
lines. E Brainerd is fully reopened now and through the weekend until the
work begins again on Monday.

4249 Hooker Ave

Hooker Ave north of Central Ave will be closed 8:30 AM until 4 PM on
weekdays from Monday, February 3rd until Wednesday, February 19th. Detours
will be posted.

1200 Grove Street

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION

6138 E Brainerd Road

E Brainerd Road between Bass Road and Anderson Drive is closed daily
between 8 AM and 4 PM for emergency sewer main work. This does require a
temporary detour through the Brainerd Hills subdivision to maintain two-way
traffic on E Brainerd Road. The work will be completed by Friday, January
31st.

Broad Street Bike Lane Modifications

Discover, Connect, and Thrive with Chattanooga’s New All-In-One Community
App

Chattanooga, Tenn. January 30, 2025 - The City of Chattanooga’s Department
of Community Development is excited to announce the launch of
MyChattConnect, a new app designed to revolutionize the way residents
access community resources, stay informed, and engage with local
programming. With a mission to empower, connect, and strengthen
Chattanooga’s communities, MyChattConnect brings all of this and more
straight to your fingertips.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is pleased to share
that Lieutenant David Young is one of 35 law enforcement officers from
across the United States accepted into the fourth cohort of the University
of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) <https://pr.report/IX-faxUZ>.
This program is designed to enhance police leadership, reduce gun violence,
and improve the effectiveness and fairness of policing.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Applications will be accepted February 3, 2025
through February 28, 2025 for the 2025 Chattanooga Police Department's
Community Police Academy (CPA).

Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 28, 2025) - See below for a statement from
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly:

“Police Chief John Chambers briefed me this morning on the KKK flyers that
were found last night in some Chattanooga neighborhoods and he has assured
me that this matter will be fully investigated and the law will be
enforced. CPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying those
responsible and I urge anyone with information or video that could be
helpful to step forward.