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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.

Witnesses who spotted smoke coming from a strip of businesses on Gunbarrel
Road and called 911 allowed for a quick response by the CFD and a quick
knockdown on a commercial structure fire. At 4:58 PM on 4/10/25, Blue Shift
companies were called to 2260 Gunbarrel Road on reports of black smoke
coming from business space under renovation next to Jersey’s Mike. This is
in the same parking lot as Best Buy and Petco. Firefighters found flames

As part of the ongoing 14th Street Neighborhood Bikeway Project, the
Chattanooga Division of Transportation has altered the traffic patterns at
the following intersections, allowing for 14th Street to be a through
street without requiring a stop:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred Monday
afternoon on Towerway Drive.

On April 7, 2025, at 6:21 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
3000 block of Towerway Drive.  When the officers arrived at the scene, they
found a 44-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries and a
51-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from being hit with a
vehicle.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 8, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted on second reading to give final passage to the first comprehensive update to the city’s tree ordinance in more than 35 years.

“Chattanooga’s future depends on smart, balanced growth, and that includes protecting the natural assets that make our city so special,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “This new ordinance ensures we can continue to grow responsibly while preserving and expanding our tree canopy.”

April 8, 2025

Found Safe - Missing Endangered Person - Alexas Pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –  Alexas Pump was found safe.

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Chattanooga Police Department
News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2025

Missing Endangered Person - Alexas Pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* Chattanooga Police Department's Missing Persons
Unit is requesting assistance with locating a missing endangered person,
18-year-old Alexas Pump.

E. 11th Street has officially reopened following a closure caused by a
tractor trailer striking a railroad bridge. The road was closed while
Norfolk Southern and CDOT conducted thorough inspections to ensure the
safety of the structure. With inspections now complete and the necessary
precautions in place, traffic on E. 11th Street has resumed as normal. We
thank the public for their patience during this process.

E 11th Street at the Norfolk Southern bridge is closed due to a
tractor-trailer striking the bridge. The road will remain closed until
Norfolk Southern and CDOT are able to inspect the bridge.

YOU'RE INVITED!! The Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association (union) wants to
make you a firefighter for a day and take you behind-the-scenes of the
Chattanooga Fire Department. It's always great to have our media partners
be a part in Fire Ops 101. Anyone in your newsroom is welcome. Details on
registering are below!

CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Citywide Services Division would like to remind
residents that the leaf pickup service will end on April 11, 2025. To date,
over 3,000 tons of leaves have been collected thanks to the efforts of our
dedicated team. We encourage all residents to have their leaves ready for
pickup before the service concludes. After April 11, leaf collection will
no longer be available, so please make sure to take advantage of this
opportunity while it lasts.