Chattanooga Local Pulse

Key timeline of the Blvd Smoke House blaze:

• ~5:30am: CFD dispatched to fully engulfed trailer at Wilcox Blvd & Moss Dr; no injuries.
• Firefighters...

Chattanooga shines nationally on energy modernization:

• EPB President David Wade joined USEA Power Sector Podcast, sharing Chattanooga's approach to...

Packed public hearing shows fierce resistance: 80 attendees, all 20 speakers against charter changes for gondola from Chattanooga Valley.

• Key...

River Games Chattanooga hits Ross’s Landing again August 14-16 with kayak ramp jumps, rock climbing, and more.

• Free live music and fun for all...

Hamilton County moves forward with turning McDonald Farm into a state park, boosting Chattanooga-area green space and recreation opportunities.

Progress on The Bend: Developers have eased city officials' concerns for the 28-block commercial/entertainment district west of downtown...

Local talent alert: Chattanooga songwriter Keefe Klug won top spot at Barrelhouse Ballroom showcase with Viking Funeral, earning a finale spot among...

Overnight fire ravaged BLVD Smokehouse on Wilcox Blvd just after 5:30 a.m. Friday, causing significant damage to the small structure—no injuries...

Catch the unique fusion of timeless ballet and Chattanooga bluegrass this April:

• First act: Abridged Cinderella to Prokofiev's score, with...

City Planning & Environment

• 🔥 Free Tree ReLeaf Program: EPB customers and City of Chattanooga residents can take home two free native trees...

• Spring giveaway: City, EPB, and Reflection Riding offer two free native trees per household to all EPB customers and City residents, starting Sat.,...

• Tara Rodriguez's Highland Park yard remediated in 2021 for high lead, but daughter Elizabeth (now 9) has ADHD/behavioral issues mom suspects are...

Eight sister cities worldwide foster Chattanooga's global connections through cultural exchange and economic development.

Key highlights:

• Hamm,...

Family-friendly spring fun kicks off Saturday, March 7 at Center Court:

• Photo hours: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & 4-8pm; Sun noon-2:30pm & 3-6pm
• Pet...

Relief for Cigna members in Chattanooga: New deal with CommonSpirit (formerly CHI Memorial) ensures continued in-network access at facilities in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Fort Oglethorpe—no disruptions, retroactive to Feb 1.

Chattanooga FC's 2026 season starts strong with a home opener vs. Crown Legacy FC on March 1st at 3 p.m. at Finley Stadium—tickets $11.79-$71.87,...

Thursday morning pursuit from Red Bank highlights local safety risks:

• Traffic stop on Dayton Blvd escalated into chase ending at Signal Mountain...

Youth power shines at Chattanooga Area Food Bank, where seven Switch2Adulting interns shattered a volunteer record:

• Finished Sack Pack program four...

Light to moderate rain moves through early Thursday, Feb. 26.

• Wet roads may slow morning commute; no severe storms expected.
• Showers continue through morning, tapering later.
• Drive safe: Allow extra time, caution on slick roads.

CARTA plans to seek City Council approval for an ordinance to boot vehicles with unpaid parking tickets, aiming to fix downtown shortages and cut violations hurting businesses and residents. Review comes in upcoming meetings.