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Shepherd Community Center to Host 50th Annual Shepherd Community Picnic

A free community event for the family to enjoy food, games, a car parade, music, and fellowship.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development invites the community to attend a day of music, food, fun, and community pride for the 50th Annual Shepherd Community Fun Day, Picnic & Car Parade on Saturday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shepherd Community Center, located at 2124 Shepherd Road.

UPDATE: CPD Arrests Suspect in Shooting - 4600 Hwy 58

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn

The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a 27-year-old that occurred on May 3, 2026 in the 4600 block of Highway 58.

CPD's Homicide Unit charged 19-year-old Nicalos Moore (DOB 09/18/2006) with First Degree Murder and two counts of Tampering with Evidence. Moore is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

Lightning to blame for Hixson apartment fire

A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of an apartment fire in Hixson Sunday night. Red Shift companies were dispatched to the Marina Pointe Apartments (5750 Lake Resort Drive) at 7:22 PM on 5/24/26 after 911 received reports of smoke coming from the roof of one buildings in the complex. Residents and police officers worked to evacuate the building as CFD personnel began firefighting operations.

Special Event Road Closures For This Weekend

WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT RELATED ROAD CLOSURES

Friday, May 22nd - Monday, May 25th

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 22nd, 2026) 

Chattanooga Unveils Amplify Chatt Murals & Performance Project

Local and Regional Artists Transform Urban Spaces into Dynamic Cultural Hubs

Spain’s National Team to Host Community Training Session in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 20, 2026) – The Chattanooga Host City Authority, comprised of the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Baylor School, Vision Hospitality Group, Chattanooga Tourism Co., and The Sports & Events Corporation, is proud to announce a community training session with Spain’s National Football Team. The team will open its preparations to the public with a special training session on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Baylor School Soccer Complex.

City of Chattanooga to donate Airport Inn to The Grateful Gobbler, move forward with Provident Place

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 19, 2026) – A safe place to stay together, access to childcare, and coordinated support services will be provided for more than 120 parents, caregivers, pregnant women, infants, and children as the City of Chattanooga moves forward with plans to donate the former Airport Inn property to The Grateful Gobbler.

Mayor Tim Kelly appoints David Johnson to lead Department of Parks & Outdoors

Johnson will help implement Parks and Outdoors Plan (POP).

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 19, 2026) – David Johnson has been selected to lead the city’s Department of Parks & Outdoors by Mayor Tim Kelly.

Walnut Street Bridge saved by 200,000 pounds of steel

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 19, 2026) – The complete overhaul of the Walnut Street Bridge, which required the large-scale replacement and repair of steel structural supports from the suspension frame down to the piers, remains on schedule for a grand reopening in September.

Removing, bracing, and rebuilding the metal bones holding up one of Tennessee’s oldest bridges required more than 200,000 pounds of steel, weighing about as much as 43 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs.

City Council, Mayor recognize Everett Plante Day

Everett Plante, 101-year-old Chattanoogan served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 19, 2026) – As part of the city’s ongoing recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States, City Council and Mayor Tim Kelly proclaimed today Everett Plante Day in honor of the 101-year-old Chattanoogan who served in General George S. Patton’s Third Army in the 80th Division, 317th Infantry.