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As the result of a traffic study, and to enhance overall safety, the
intersection of S Lyerly Street / E 12th Street
<https://maps.app.goo.gl/QiXVcRRMJBHTFz8c6> now features an all-way stop.
This change is effective today.

PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

As a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Community, the City of Chattanooga anticipates receiving the following funding for the program year beginning July 1, 2025. Amounts are estimates, based on funding from the prior year.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Grant:                  $1,535,000

Update

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Update: The passenger in the Chevrolet Impala was
transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.

Original Release

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. On February 9, 2025, at 2:43 a.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of King Street. When the
officers arrived on the scene, they were unable to locate a victim. A
short time later, the officers were notified of a person shot who arrived
at a local hospital in a personal vehicle. The officers responded and
found a 22-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating
an incident that occurred at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on
January 8, 2025. The investigation is related to a video that was shared
by various media partners showing the actions of a caregiver at the
Primrose School of East Brainerd.

On January 24, the CPD was contacted by the Tennessee Department of
Children's Services to file a police report for the incident.

CPD's Special Victims Unit is conducting the investigation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. On February 9, 2025, at 1:03 a.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a person shot call in the 5000 block of Woodland View
Circle. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old
girl with life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old girl with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and
transported the victims to a local hospital.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.

Area of Downtown Chattanooga Alliance Business Improvement District saw
32% reduction in violent crime and 35% decrease in property crime from 2023
to 2024

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - Today Chattanooga Mayor Tim
Kelly and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers announced that new data
analysis shows a more than 30% decrease in crime in Downtown Chattanooga
last year.

EMERGENCY CLOSURES

543 MCCALLIE AVE

The 500 block of McCallie Ave will be closed effective immediately for
emergency repairs and paving. Detours will be posted via Douglas Street, E
MLK Blvd and Houston Street. The work should be completed just before rush
hour.

JERSEY PIKE GRADE CROSSING

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - To better meet the needs of
Chattanoogans, the city government is asking for participation in an online
survey about what programs and services are offered at Community Centers.
The survey, which runs through February 17, can be completed online by clicking
this link <http://tinyurl.com/chattcom>.

The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works is proud to announce the
start of the 2025 Paving and Resurfacing Season. Weather permitting, city
and contract crews will resurface the following locations for the week of
Monday, February 10th through Friday, February 14th, all within Council
District 1:

Abelia Lane from Dayton Blvd to Bohr Drive

Borh Drive from Dayton Blvd to Crestview Drive

Wilder Road from Grubb Road to Wilder Valley Lane

Branch Drive from Sandswitch Road to the cul-de-sac