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Chattanooga, TN –  The Chattanooga Police Department’s newly formed Police
Activities League (PAL) program is ready to lead fun-filled activities for
young people to participate in during Hamilton County Schools spring break
week. Media is invited to attend the following:

WHO: Chattanooga Police Department Officers, Early Hire Cadets, YCAP staff,
and youth participants

WHAT: PAL program pop-up event

WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: YCAP Boxing Club, 1600 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37408

Chattanooga, Tennessee Department of Public Works and Department of
Wastewater Achieves American Public Works Association Accreditation for the
3rd Time and 1st Time

CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES

Walnut Street Bridge

The Walnut Street Bridge carrying pedestrian and bicycle traffic across the
Tennessee River is now closed for renovation. The estimated reopening date
is September 2026. Detours via the Market Street Bridge and Veterans Bridge
are now posted. Visit www.walnutstreetbridge.com for more information.

3400 Rossville Blvd at E 34th Street

The following locations will have restrictions in place from Tuesday, March
18th until Monday, March 31st between 9 AM and 3 PM (weekdays only) for
sewer replacement:

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is calling
for vendors to sign up to be City suppliers. This initiative aims to ensure
that small, local, and traditionally disadvantaged businesses are
considered when the City purchases goods and services.

WHAT:

The City of Chattanooga will host the Inauguration ceremony for the Mayor
and members of the Chattanooga City Council. This event marks the beginning
of a new term for the City’s elected leaders as they take the oath of
office and affirm their commitment to serving the Chattanooga community.

WHEN:

Monday, April 14, 2025
10:00 AM (Doors Open at 9:00 AM)

WHERE:

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

399 McCallie Ave

RSVP:

Members of the public can RSVP at cha.city/inauguration

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On March 14, 2025, at 2:18 a.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a person shot call in the 4900 block of Central Avenue.  When
the officers arrived at the scene, they located a 21-year-old man with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  EMS
transported the man to a local hospital.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation.  The Homicide
Unit is working to learn the exact circumstances of the incident.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On March 15, 2025 at 6:15 p.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a person shot call in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. When
officers arrived on scene they found a 44-year-old man deceased from an
apparent gunshot wound.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime Scene
Unit responded to process the crime scene. An investigator with the
Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office also responded to the scene and
transported the body to their facility.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – On March 16, 2025 at 12:15 a.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a pedestrian struck call in the 4700 block of Highway 58. Upon
arrival, officers found a 60-year-old man deceased.

CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the crash investigation. The
preliminary investigation shows Vehicle #1 (Chevy Malibu) was traveling
north on Highway 58 in the left/first lane of travel. The pedestrian, who
was wearing dark clothing, was walking eastbound across Hwy 58 in extreme
rain and storm conditions when he was struck by the vehicle.

Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga is embarking on a revitalization of the iconic Walnut Street Bridge, ensuring its legacy as a treasured pedestrian landmark for generations to come.  Beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, the bridge will close for an estimated 18 months to accommodate extensive renovations that enhance both its safety and historic aesthetic appeal. During this time, the bridge will be completely closed to all pedestrian traffic, except for select athletic events listed in the official renovation schedule.

March 12, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On March 12, 2025, at 12:34 p.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to an EPB building located in the 1000 block of Central
Avenue for a vehicle theft call.  The stolen vehicle description was
broadcast to all CPD officers.