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MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACT - OCHS HWY TODAY

OCHS HWY <https://maps.app.goo.gl/2sWqM8n7GPc8uR8R7> - TREE REMOVAL

City of Chattanooga Public Works and contract crews will require the
closure of Ochs Hwy between Sanders Road and Fleetwood Drive today,
Tuesday, November 18th from 1 PM until 3 PM.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  (Nov. 18, 2025) – Jeff Davis, District 3 city council
representative, will host an upcoming town hall meeting.

WHO: Councilmember Jeff Davis
<https://chattanooga.gov/government/city-council>

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting

WHERE: North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Dr., Ste. 102, Hixson, TN
37343

WHEN: 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2025

Chattanooga, Tenn. (November 17, 2025) -  The City of Chattanooga—in
partnership with the Maclellan Foundation, the Community Foundation of
Greater Chattanooga and the Generosity Trust—today announced the
launch of Enterprise
Community Partners’ Faith-Based Development Initiative

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –  The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is proud to
share that Neighborhood Policing Captain Daniel Francis has completed the
University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy (PLA), a
nationally recognized program dedicated to strengthening police leadership
to reduce violent crime and improving public safety.

E 11TH STREET <https://maps.app.goo.gl/RVyCkEV9Q4Yy58NZ6>- WATER MAIN BREAK

E 11th Street between Peeples Street and Baldwin Street is closed due to a
water main break. Tennessee American Water crews are making repairs to
restore water service to area customers. Repairs are expected to last
through Saturday, November 15th. Detours are posted.

East Lake residents are safe after an early Thursday morning house fire. At 4:46 AM on 11/13/25, Hamilton County 911 received reports that a house was on fire in the 4800 block of 16th Avenue. The occupants had been asleep when they heard their dog barking and smelled smoke. They then discovered the front of the residence on fire. They got out safely with their pets.

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SPEED HUMPS

McFarland Ave / Young Ave

Repairs to Heritage Landing Drive have necessitated an alternative route into the Heritage Landing neighborhood via Barton Avenue, McFarland Avenue, Winston Road, and Dennis Road. At the request of area residents who reside within alternative detour routes, temporary speed humps will be installed on McFarland Ave and Young Ave this week. These are in addition to the
speed humps already in place on Sterling Ave and Winston Road.

NOTICE OF PATTERN CHANGE

Hamm Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2025) – The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority broke ground on its first affordable home, marking a major milestone in its efforts to expand homeownership opportunities for Chattanoogans.

The Oakland Avenue project in Alton Park is being built in partnership with Wind River Built, which received the property as a donation through the Land Bank’s affordable housing initiative.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2025) – The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority,
in partnership with Wind River Built, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony
for its first affordable home.

WHO: Mayor Tim Kelly; Wind River Built CEO Travis Pyke; and Chattanooga
Land Bank Authority Executive Director Megan Miles.

WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony with remarks from speakers.

WHERE: 4520 Oakland Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37410

WHEN: 3:30 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025

EVENT CLOSURES

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Football Game <https://gomocs.com/sports/football>

Finley Stadium will undergo the following road closures and restrictions in anticipation of large crowds attending the UTC Mocs vs Furman football game. These will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 11 AM until 6 PM:

Full Closure: