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UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
For the week of February 16-22, 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 16, 2026)
Market Street at 4th Street <https://maps.app.goo.gl/qmZxz169XEdNMYHe9>
The public is invited to celebrate Ms. Ivy Strickland's dedication and long-time service to the City of Chattanooga.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 13, 2026)— The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development will honor the retirement of Ivy Y. Strickland, a
beloved public servant and longtime Community Center Manager, following 37 years of dedicated service to the City of Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on February 14, 2026, CPD officers were dispatched to the 7600 block of Old Lee Hwy for a report of a multi-vehicle crash.
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate a Nissan Altima was traveling north on Old Lee Hwy when the 83-year-old male driver crossed into the opposing lane and struck a Toyota Rav4 head on.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 13, 2026) – Mayor Tim Kelly has selected Brian Smith as interim administrator of the Department of Parks & Outdoors.
Smith currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator and has worked for the city for the past three years.
He replaces April Furth, who will depart as administrator on February 20. Furth accepted the position of Deputy County Manager of Clark County, Washington.
On September 25, 2025 at 7:57 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 300 block of Spring Road. The collision resulted in the fatality of the 60-year-old female passenger.
James Bernard has been arrested in connection with the fatal single
vehicle crash that occurred September 25, 2025, on the 300 block of Spring
Creek Road, which resulted in the death of Paula Soens.
Bernard (DOB: 04/26/1972) was taken into custody in the Atlanta area
earlier today on outstanding warrants for Vehicular Homicide, DUI, and
related charges. CPD’s Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals
Service, located and arrested him.
Please be advised that a crane lift operation is scheduled to take place at the base of the Market Street Bridge on Saturday, February 14, 2026. This operation is essential for the replacement of the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building.
A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a busy Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire. Cody Huckabee, 31, is facing several charges, including Aggravated Arson, Burglary, Reckless Endangerment and Disorderly Conduct. As a result, he is also facing probation violations on charges of aggravated assault and theft of property.
A Hixson couple has been transported to the hospital after managing to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning. At 2:43 AM, Blue Shift companies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Sarasota Drive after 911 received panicked reports from the residents as they tried to get out. On the scene, Ladder 19 and Squad 19 found the single-story structure engulfed in flames. They learned that both occupants were outside, but they were both in need of medical assistance. The patients were rushed to the hospital by HCEMS with smoke inhalation.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is aware of recent reporting and public discussion regarding arrests and immigration status in Hamilton County. We want to clarify and correct CPD arrest practices and data clearly, directly, and factually.