Chattanooga Local Pulse

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Crash on Rossville Boulevard: Developing crash reported on Rossville Boulevard in Chattanooga Wednesday morning.
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• Fatal neighbor clash: Cole Hornsby, 26, shot and killed neighbor Theodore Block, 40, over a tree dispute.
• Hamilton County police responded to the deadly shooting.
• Bodycam footage captures the incident.

• I-Team led by Carol Hunter empowers frontline workers to modernize infrastructure and cut operational friction.
• Three pillars: elevate field...

Critical public safety alert: Daniel Paul Timblin faces charges for terroristic threats and mass violence after bombarding Hamilton County 911 with...

Big step for community trust: CPD starts its largest-ever Spring class on March 12, running nine weeks under Sgt. Holmes.

• Hands-on learning:...

Ross's Landing riverfront shuts down for 18 months starting November to enable revitalization from Market Street Bridge to Olgiati Bridge area, disrupting local access and lifestyle routines.

Chattanooga City Council Business Meeting held March 17, 2026, full YouTube video (2:08:33 duration, 181 views) now available. More at chattanooga.gov.

Chattanooga lead contamination fears are expanding beyond homes to parks, churches, and schools under scrutiny—a major public health alert for locals.

Developing crash on Rossville Boulevard in Chattanooga this morning—major commuter route. Check traffic; video live at 29:23 duration with 401 views. Stay safe, locals.

Inspirational STEM hands-on fun: Dozens of Normal Park middle schoolers designed and launched rockets 100 feet high on the football field, led by UTC...

Mark your calendars for Burlaep's Annual Spring Market – a vibrant showcase of local talent ushering in spring:

• Date & Venue: Sat, March 21,...

UTC academic excellence gets global nod:

• Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Professor of Civil Engineering and center director, selected for Fulbright...

Public safety update: Post-storm clouds linger mid-week but clearing conditions and warming trend bring 80s for spring weekend.

• Tonight-Wed: Clouds...

Local radio milestone: Audacy’s US 101 WUSY leads Chattanooga market with 13.0 12+ AQH share in Jan 2026 Nielsen results—third straight gain.

• Up 5...

• Local leader Mindy Ruffalo, GPiH Chairwoman and Chattanooga resident, joins 2026 Summit for Hope up Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Funds raise for first...

Long-term excellence in fiscal transparency: Hamilton County earned the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report...

Key updates on Chattanooga's riverfront:

• Access improvements ahead: Big changes planned for Ross’s Landing to enhance riverfront access for...

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 I-24 Wreck at Exit 174: A wreck on I-24 at exit 174 reported one fatality and closed lanes at the state line.
• ⚡ W Road...

Chattanooga Public Works is empowering frontline workers with the new I-Team to optimize resources and cut red tape.

• Core pillars: Bridge...

Key highlights from Chancellor Bruce's chat on UTC's future:

• Campus buzzword: Momentum, title of the new five-year strategic plan.
• Recently...