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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the
public's assistance in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for
First Degree Murder of a 42-year-old man.

On October 5, 2024 at 12:38 a.m., police responded to a Person Shot call in
the 4100 block of Fagan St. Once on scene, officers conducted life saving
measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The
victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 16, 2025) – Chattanooga has been selected as the
official Team Base Camp Host City for Auckland City Football Club
<https://www.aucklandcityfc.com/> (Auckland City FC) of Auckland, New
Zealand, during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
<https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025>, taking

The City of Chattanooga is excited to announce the upcoming launch of CHA 311, a new and improved service request system. CHA 311 will serve as the primary platform for residents to request city services, offering a streamlined and efficient experience.

CHA 311 will be accessible through both a web portal and native mobile applications for Android and Apple devices. This ensures that all residents have convenient access to submit and track service requests, regardless of their preferred platform.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) -  Garbage
<http://www.chattanooga.gov/public-works/city-wide-services/garbage-collection>
and Recycle <http://bit.ly/CHARecycles19> collection scheduled for Good
Friday, April 18, 2025, will be collected as normal. Please place

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is rolling
out the blue and gold carpet for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(UTC) Mocs men's basketball team following their historic win at the
National Invitation Tournament (NIT). On Wednesday, April 17, 2025, the
city will host a celebratory parade through downtown Chattanooga,
culminating in a high-energy community pep rally in Miller Park.

The CFD is working a structure fire at the corner of Gunbarrel Road and
Commons Boulevard right now. Traffic in the area will be impacted for water
supply and as fire trucks are strategically placed where they need to be
for firefighting operations. Please use caution near this scene.

Witnesses who spotted smoke coming from a strip of businesses on Gunbarrel
Road and called 911 allowed for a quick response by the CFD and a quick
knockdown on a commercial structure fire. At 4:58 PM on 4/10/25, Blue Shift
companies were called to 2260 Gunbarrel Road on reports of black smoke
coming from business space under renovation next to Jersey’s Mike. This is
in the same parking lot as Best Buy and Petco. Firefighters found flames

As part of the ongoing 14th Street Neighborhood Bikeway Project, the
Chattanooga Division of Transportation has altered the traffic patterns at
the following intersections, allowing for 14th Street to be a through
street without requiring a stop:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred Monday
afternoon on Towerway Drive.

On April 7, 2025, at 6:21 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
3000 block of Towerway Drive.  When the officers arrived at the scene, they
found a 44-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries and a
51-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from being hit with a
vehicle.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 8, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted on second reading to give final passage to the first comprehensive update to the city’s tree ordinance in more than 35 years.

“Chattanooga’s future depends on smart, balanced growth, and that includes protecting the natural assets that make our city so special,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “This new ordinance ensures we can continue to grow responsibly while preserving and expanding our tree canopy.”