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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.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 11, 2025) – Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed Cedric
Henson as interim administrator of the Department of Community Development.

Henson currently serves as the deputy administrator for the Department of
Public Works (DPW) and has worked for the city for the past two years. He
replaces Carol Hunter, who will serve in a new role at DPW.

Chattanooga Fire has a woods fire on Lookout Mountain 75% percent
contained. The call came out at 10:42 AM on 7/11/25. There’s no damage to
the incline’s tracks. A tree falling on a power line caused the fire Friday
morning. EBP is on scene and they have de-energized the power line. CFD Red
Shift crews are stretching additional hose lines to hit remaining hot spots
at this time.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 10, 2025) – Mayor Tim Kelly will hold office hours
with constituents by appointment on July 31.

“Our residents are the best source of insight we have,” Kelly said. “These
Open Office Hours are an opportunity for us to hear directly from the
people we serve. Every conversation shapes how we lead, where we invest,
and how we grow as a city.”

Working smoke alarms alerted Hixson residents to an overnight house fire,
giving them time to escape. At 3:42 AM on 7/9/25, Engine 22, Engine 16,
Engine 11, Ladder 19, Squad 19, Battalion 3 and Battalion 2 Green Shift
were dispatched to the 6200 block of Wilder Road for a reported house fire.
Engine 22 arrived on scene and found flames coming from the exterior of the
home, around the eaves in close proximity where the electricity was coming
into the home. A supply line was established. As crews arrived on scene, a

CHATTANOOGA, TN (July 9, 2025) – After a productive discussion following
yesterday’s City Council meeting, Chattanooga Public Works  announces an
explanation of the temporary closure of a popular section of the Riverwalk,
effective July 14th 2025 through April of 2026 to facilitate the
construction of the new Erlanger Park baseball stadium. This closure, while
essential for the progress of the "One Chattanooga" initiative, aims to
balance the city's growth with the safety of all citizens, particularly the
vibrant cycling community.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES

Pops On The River <https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/calendar/pops-river>

The following roads and locations will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd,
from 3 PM until 10:30 PM for Pops On The River:

• River Street between Tremont Street and the Renaissance Park parking lot

The east sidewalk crossing the Market Street Bridge will be closed for
security purposes