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Chattanooga, TN (January 8th, 2025) – The Department of Public Works is
ready to implement the city’s comprehensive snow and ice road treatment
plan to ensure the safety and mobility of all residents in the event of
inclement weather.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 7, 2024) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted unanimously to re-name the Chattanooga Hamilton County Family Justice Center the “Dr. Carol B. Berz Family Justice Center.” 

Councilwoman Carol Berz, who passed away in December, was the driving force behind the creation and support of the Family Justice Center as an advocate and elected official. 

Phenomenal work by Chattanooga firefighters as they prevented a residential fire from spreading Tuesday morning. At 9:26 AM on 1/7/25, Red Shift companies were dispatched to a home in the 2700 block of Stone Trace Drive off Tyner Road after neighbors called 911 to report the fire. Ladder 7 arrived and found smoke coming from the garage. Paint cans in the garage were impinged by fire, causing neighbors to report hearing several explosions. Ladder 7’s crew made an aggressive interior offensive attack with Squad 7 and within minutes, they had a quick knockdown on the flames.

We’re honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service to our community. By participating in a service project, you can help bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change that will benefit our city for years to come.

Kickoff will be virtual, beginning at 8:30am. From there, all volunteers will go to their assigned projects! All projects are expected to take place from 9am-12pm, with enough time to get to Miller Park for the MLK Day Parade, brought to you by Unity Group of Chattanooga.

The Chattanooga Department of Public Works will begin the milling and paving process for Wilcox Blvd between Shallowford Road and Greenwood Road starting Monday, January 6th. This project will be multi-phase and will require the following estimated timeline:

Phase 1: Milling Wilcox Blvd between Shallowford Road and Tunnel Blvd 1/6-1/10

Phase 2: Milling Wilcox Blvd between Tunnel Blvd and Greenwood Road 1/13-1/17

An East Chattanooga home sustained damage when the residential structure was struck by a vehicle Saturday night. At 6:33 PM on 1/4/25, Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Waterhaven Drive on initial reports of an explosion. CPD, CFD and Hamilton County EMS responded and found that a car hit a house, going through a portion of a front bedroom and into the garage. The elderly driver of the vehicle was entrapped and had to be cut out of the car by firefighters. He was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Residents at a Brainerd home are safe after a Friday afternoon fire. At 2:31 PM on 1/3/25, Red Shift companies responded to a home in the 100 block of S Moore Road after 911 received reports of smoke in the structure coming from the dryer. The occupants evacuated after calling 911. Squad 13 made an aggressive attack on the fire in the laundry area, getting it under control. Other companies assisted in firefighting operations. There were no injuries. Squad 13, Ladder 13, Engine 15, Ladder 5, Engine 5, Squad 1, Battalion 1 and Battalion 2 responded.

January 3, 2025

*Incident Number ** –* 25-000283

CPD Investigates Homicide at Glenwood Parkway

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department is
investigating a homicide that occurred at an abandoned multi-unit complex
in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway.

A North Chattanooga family lost everything Thursday morning as flames gutted their home, but thankfully, the occupants escaped unscathed. At 7:24 AM on 1/2/25, Green Shift companies responded to the 300 block of Druid Lane after 911 received multiple reports of a residential structure fire from neighbors. The resident said her dog’s barking woke her up and alerted her to the fire. She was able to get her child and as they were rushing to the front door, they heard neighbors knocking in an effort to help them.

A Chattanooga family is safe after escaping their burning Alton Park home. At 10:37 PM on 1/1/25, Blue Shift companies responded to the 5200 block of Usher Drive on reports of a residential structure fire. Two adult females and two children had safely exited the house as flames spread. They suffered minor smoke inhalation and were assessed by HCEMS on the scene, but were not transported. Engine 14 arrived on scene to a working fire with flames showing through the front door and coming out of the back door. Firefighters made a direct attack with a quick knockdown.