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Firefighters from Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina will be in
Chattanooga this weekend to hone their vehicle extrication skills. We hope
you will join us Saturday afternoon to see the important work they do. This
is a great weekend news story opportunity!

APRIL 26-27, 2025

CHATTANOOGA FIRE TRAINING CENTER

3200 Amnicola Highway

SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES

Glass Street Neighborhood Block Party

The following roads will be closed on Saturday, April 19th, from 7 AM until
7 PM for the Glass Street Neighborhood Block Party. Detours will be posted;
please plan for additional travel time through the area:

N Chamberlain Ave between Crutchfield Street and Appling Street

Glass Street between Daisy Street and Awtry Street

Sip TN Wine Fest - The Chattanooga Market

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) today
announced appointments to its executive leadership team, marking a
significant step in Chief John Chambers’ vision to strengthen the
department’s internal leadership, enhance public safety operations, and
continue its commitment to community-oriented policing. Chief Chambers has
chosen five proven leaders who have extensive experience in policing and
public service.

Chief Chambers has appointed the following leaders to the CPD Executive
Command Staff:

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 16, 2025) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly invites
residents to participate in the next Open Office Hours event. Mayor Kelly
launched this initiative after taking office in 2021 to offer residents a
regular opportunity to meet with him and his staff face-to-face, share
concerns, and help guide the direction of city policy and resources.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the
public's assistance in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for
First Degree Murder of a 42-year-old man.

On October 5, 2024 at 12:38 a.m., police responded to a Person Shot call in
the 4100 block of Fagan St. Once on scene, officers conducted life saving
measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The
victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 16, 2025) – Chattanooga has been selected as the
official Team Base Camp Host City for Auckland City Football Club
<https://www.aucklandcityfc.com/> (Auckland City FC) of Auckland, New
Zealand, during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
<https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025>, taking

The City of Chattanooga is excited to announce the upcoming launch of CHA 311, a new and improved service request system. CHA 311 will serve as the primary platform for residents to request city services, offering a streamlined and efficient experience.

CHA 311 will be accessible through both a web portal and native mobile applications for Android and Apple devices. This ensures that all residents have convenient access to submit and track service requests, regardless of their preferred platform.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) -  Garbage
<http://www.chattanooga.gov/public-works/city-wide-services/garbage-collection>
and Recycle <http://bit.ly/CHARecycles19> collection scheduled for Good
Friday, April 18, 2025, will be collected as normal. Please place

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is rolling
out the blue and gold carpet for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(UTC) Mocs men's basketball team following their historic win at the
National Invitation Tournament (NIT). On Wednesday, April 17, 2025, the
city will host a celebratory parade through downtown Chattanooga,
culminating in a high-energy community pep rally in Miller Park.

The CFD is working a structure fire at the corner of Gunbarrel Road and
Commons Boulevard right now. Traffic in the area will be impacted for water
supply and as fire trucks are strategically placed where they need to be
for firefighting operations. Please use caution near this scene.