Two bodies were discovered at a house in Hixson on Friday afternoon after police were asked to check on the resident.
Police later said it was an apparent murder/suicide.
There is no threat to the general public, it was stated.
The Chattanooga Police Department received a call to perform a well-being check at 3040 Stage Run at approximately 4:02 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered "signs of a crime scene." Investigators are processing the scene and are working to determine what took place.
The location is off Cassandra Smith Road.