Hixson couple hospitalized after residential fire early Wednesday morning
HIXSON, Tn — A Hixson couple is now hospitalized after a residential fire early Wednesday morning. Both residents are being evaluated for smoke inhalation. Officials got the call to the fire at around 2:43 AM. The cause of the fire is unknown. We have reached out to the Chattanooga...
Hamilton County Sheriff: Monthly jail data from state-required reports, not tied to 287g
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — We are continuing to seek clarity on Hamilton County's involvement with Immigration and Custom's Enforcement. These questions come after Chattanooga's Chief of Police explained the city's relationship with ICE Tuesday night. Police Chief John Chambers said that CPD is not involved with...
Collegedale Police Department cements relationship with FBI taskforce in wake of human trafficking case
On Feb. 2, 2026, the Collegedale City Commission unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Collegedale Police Department and the Tennessee Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF), a local extension of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The agreement ensures...
Hamilton County suspends Center for Thriving Families program manager after assault charge
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The manager of a family resource center in Hamilton County is facing charges after an arrest report says she assaulted her ex-girlfriend. The report says that an officer responded to a call for simple assault on Hickory Lane on February 2nd. The victim told police...
Mayor Kelly interview: ‘We don’t want any’ nationalized ICE enforcement in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the city has not conducted any federal immigration raids and does not want nationalized ICE enforcement in the city, emphasizing that community trust remains a priority for local law enforcement. Kelly made the comments during an interview Wednesday morning on ARC...
Tennessee Tea Tasting Train Rides
If you’re looking for a Chattanooga outing that feels equal parts special occasion and time-travel, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) has a surprisingly elegant answer: The Homefront Tea Room, a “Tea in the Depot” experience hosted inside the museum’s historic Grand Junction Depot—with the option to pair...
McOmie Family Dentistry Launches “No-Judgment” Second-Opinion Consultations for Complex Implant and Cosmetic Cases
Chattanooga, TN - McOmie Family Dentistry announced the launch of a "No-Judgment" second-opinion consultation pathway designed for patients seeking clarity on complex dental implant and cosmetic treatment decisions. The initiative is intended to support adults in the Chattanooga area who have delayed care due to...
Chattanooga driver charged with passenger’s death from crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A man has been arrested in Chattanooga in connection with a deadly single vehicle crash that killed a 60 year old woman on Spring Creek Road last fall. Chattanooga police say James Bernard was taken into custody earlier today in the Atlanta area on outstanding warrants related to the September 25,...
Chattanooga Police Department Clarifies Immigration Arrest Practices And Data
The Chattanooga Police Department is aware of recent reporting and public discussion regarding arrests and immigration status in Hamilton County and wants to clarify and correct CPD arrest practices and data clearly, directly, and factually. According to an official statement, "CPD officers serve every member of our...
History Corner: Exploring Chattanooga’s Connection To The Underground Railroad
Everyone familiar with Chattanooga knows about its history as a railroad hub and the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo song. But prior to connecting the American South to the Midwest, a different railroad system dominated the area: The Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a covert network of abolitionists,...
