NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks has announced that the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) will be a virtual event this year for the health and safety of riders and park personnel. “This is a great event for cyclists across our state, and the virtual format will allow everyone to participate while still practicing social distancing,” […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY Repair of the bridge on SR-319 over the TennesseeRiver and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): During this report period the contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be aware of trucks entering and exiting the […]
Health Department Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking
The Hamilton County Health Department has partnered with local community organizations to raise awareness to human trafficking through the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project uses artwork to create conversations about Human Trafficking here in Hamilton County. It is an opportunity for people to learn about vulnerabilities that can possibly lead to human trafficking […]
Portion of Ringgold Road Renamed in Honor of Billy Dean
Local leaders met Tuesday morning to dedicate the naming of a section of Ringgold Road in honor of the late Rev. Billy Dean. At the urging of local business owner, Buster Raymer, a section of the state highway was named after Rev. Dean, noting his commitment to the City of East Ridge. Rev. Dean was […]
ERPD Searching for Suspects in Monday Morning Assault
The following is a press release from East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen: On July 27 at about 8:00 am, East Ridge Police received a call of shots fired and a female being assaulted in the 400 block of Alice Drive. As officers arrived, a black SUV was leaving the scene at a high rate […]
VIDEO: July 23 Council Meeting
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY Tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On 07/22/20, (8 PM – 6 AM), there will be a tunnel cleaning operation at the McCallie tunnels using a flagging operation, allowing alternate movements in each direction. […]
HCSO Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
As of July 23, three corrections employees and six inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Hamilton County Jail. Several of the inmates who tested positive were identified as inmate workers who work in the jail kitchen. Out of an abundance of caution, once the inmates were diagnosed, all evening meals were disposed of […]
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites for this Weekend
According to the Hamilton County Health Department, there will be free COVID-19 testing this coming weekend at the following locations: Brainerd High School, 1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411 Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26 from 7AM to 11AM New Hope Baptist Church, 3777 Wilcox Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37411 Saturday, July 25, from […]
A Huge Win for Tennessee’s Wildlife, Public Lands, Economy
Nashville _ Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, is celebrating an overwhelming bipartisan vote for the state’s—and the nation’s—wildlife and great outdoors. A national coalition that included thousands of Tennesseans secured the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. The bill will […]
Wamp New General Counsel for HCSO
Sheriff Jim Hammond is proud to announce the appointment of Coty Wamp to the position of General Counsel for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. In this newly created in-house position, Ms. Wamp will be responsible for providing advice and counsel to the Sheriff and his Command Staff on matters pertaining to investigations, daily operations, policy […]
TDOT Contractor to Close Existing Off-Ramp from U.S. 27 North to West 4th Street
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, contract crews for the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will close the existing off‑ramp from U.S. 27 North to West 4th Street. This closure will be in effect until mid-September 2020 and will allow the contractor access to the area needed to […]
HCHD Changes the Isolation Period for Adults with COVID-19 Based on Updated CDC Guidance
Accumulated evidence by the CDC supports ending isolation and precautions for persons with COVID-19 using a symptom-based strategy. As such, the Hamilton County Health Department will now be ending the isolation period for most adults sick with COVID-19 ten days after symptom onset if: The patient has been fever-free at least 24 hours without the […]
Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposures at Baylor School Graduation
The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the community about a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at the Baylor School graduation, Saturday, July 18. The case investigation revealed that a positive person was in attendance while in their infectious period. It is recommended that anyone who attended this event be tested and monitor their symptoms. […]
TDOT Contractor to Close Existing On-Ramp from West MLK Blvd. to U.S. 27 North
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Monday night, July 20, 2020, contract crews for the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will close the existing on‑ramp from West MLK Blvd. to U.S. 27 North. Once this closure is in place, motorists leaving downtown Chattanooga on West MLK Blvd. to travel north on U.S. 27 […]
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