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Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 22, 2025)- The Jessie Igou Community Center
(formerly known as the Eastdale Community Center) is buzzing with energy as
we welcome an incredible team of summer camp counselors for 2025! These
passionate individuals are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences
for our kids. Get to know the faces behind the fun!

CHATTANOOGA, TN (July 22, 2025) - Today, Chattanooga City Council voted to
amend the city’s zoning ordinance to add the Voluntary Incentives Program
(VIP), no-cost voluntary zoning incentives for developers who build housing
that’s attainable to working Chattanoogans.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has
arrested a second suspect in connection with the July 20, 2025, homicide of
a 15-year-old male in the 1700 block of Read Avenue.

Today, CPD arrested 18-year-old Mauricio Velasquez, who is charged with
Second Degree Murder. He is currently being held at the Catoosa County Jail
and will be extradited to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center at
a later date.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 21, 2025) — The Mayor’s Council on Disability
invites the community to join in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a vibrant and inclusive event
themed “Access for All.”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
18-year-old Malik Allen in connection to the homicide that occurred earlier
today, July 20, 2025 in the 1700 block of Read Avenue.

On July 20, 2025, at 12:17 a.m., CPD responded to a report of Shots Fired
in the 1700 block of Read Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene, to more
gunshots and found the victim, a 15-year-old male deceased from a gunshot
wound. Those responding officers were also able to detain multiple people.

Chattanooga firefighters worked through the overnight hours to battle a
damaging house fire in East Lake. At 1:45 AM on 7/17/25, Blue Shift
companies were dispatched to a home in the 3500 block of 6th Avenue. Police
officers arrived on scene initially and began knocking on doors to get
everyone out. No one answered so first arriving firefighters quickly
launched an attack and search of the structure. No one was located. A

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 16, 2025) – Terry Knowles has been hired as the
next chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), Mayor Tim Kelly
announced today.

Knowles has served as the department’s assistant chief of special
operations since 2022. He started at CFD as a firefighter in 2005 and
climbed the ranks, serving as a Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief. He
was also an Urban Search & Rescue instructor.

Chattanooga firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire in East Lake
Tuesday afternoon. At 2:51 PM on 7/15/25, Red Shift companies were
dispatched to a residence in the 1900 block of East 25th Street Place.
Firefighters spotted smoke on their way to the scene and found the front of
the home engulfed in flames. All occupants were out of the burning
structure upon CFD’s arrival. Engine 9 and Engine 5 went inside for fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  –  Chattanooga Police are asking for the community’s
help following the July 12 shooting at the Tyner Recreation Complex.

If you were at the event and saw anything, have relevant information, or
possess any digital evidence (photos, videos, etc.) that could assist
investigators, please contact the CPD Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100.
You can remain anonymous.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –  Chattanooga Police are working to identify a
suspect or suspects involved in a shooting that occurred on July 12, 2025,
that sent four people to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot
wounds.

At approximately 3:06 p.m. on July 12, Chattanooga Police responded to a
report of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Upon
arrival, officers located four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
All four were taken by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital.