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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
POC: Chattanooga Department of Public Works - .Division of Transportation

423-643-5950

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES - NEW ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTION

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The Chattanooga Fire Department is working a large, two-alarm commercial fire in the Highland Park area. At 10:42 PM on 12/16/25, Blue Shift companies responded to Lumberjacks Hardwood Center at 1626 South Watkins Street and found flames through the roof of the business. Due to the size of the fire and the dangerous conditions, defensive operations were initiated as a water supply was established. Our primary goal was to surround the fire and protect the lumberyard in the back of the business which we have been successful in doing.

The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel
that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as
a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The
victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy.

The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department
Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident to call
423-698-2525.

CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES

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The 4500 block of Access Road will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Tuesday, December 16th, until Saturday, December 20th, for utility work. Please be sure to use caution and reduce speeds as these closures will require a lane shift.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2025) – Mayor Tim Kelly has ordered flags to fly half-staff across city buildings, grounds and facilities tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, in honor of Gerald McCormick.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Captain Heather Williams from the 296th session of the FBI National Academy.

Captain Williams is one of the 254 law enforcement officers who completed the prestigious program in Quantico, Virginia. The class included members of law enforcement from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and 24 other countries, as well as, four military organizations, and two civilian organizations. Fewer than one percent of officers worldwide are accepted into this academy.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2025) –The City of Chattanooga has launched an
updated Chattanooga Open Data Portal <http://data.chattanooga.gov> as part
of the city’s efforts to provide residents with a streamlined experience
when accessing public data.

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.  – On December 13, 2025, at 06:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to
a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Rd. The crash resulted in
critical injuries.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to
a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality.

At approximately 3:35 a.m. on December 14, 2025, CPD officers were
dispatched to 181 Interstate 24-E for a single-vehicle crash and vehicle
fire.

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. – On December 13, 2025, at 06:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to
a report of a pedestrian struck at 3710 Rossville Blvd. The crash resulted
in a fatality.