Based on the large outpouring of support, Hixson United Methodist Church will not have enough seating and parking for the number of people interested in attending the service for Sgt. David Wyatt on Friday, officials said.
The Wyatt family requests that seating and parking at the church be reserved for the family and friends of Staff Sgt. David Allen Wyatt, as well as military personnel, local law enforcement and dignitaries.
Officials said, "Knowing that so many people in our community have been affected by this tragic event and want to show their support, those not attending the service are encouraged to show their support and solidarity by lining the procession route."
There will be a bus shuttle from Engel Stadium to the National Cemetery for the interment ceremony.
Sgt.
Wyatt was one of four Marines killed by a shooter near Amnicola Highway a week ago. Marine Randall Smith later died from his wounds.
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here for the program for Sgt. Wyatt's funeral.
Friday, July 24th:
Old Hixson Pike between Gadd Road to Wilbanks Road will be closed from approximately 1-4.p.m. Detours will be posted.
Highway 153 Southbound between Hixson Pike and Amnicola Hwy will be closed from 2:45 p.m. until the procession passes, approximately 30-40 minutes. The public should expect delays as traffic will be stopped at pass points along the procession route: Old Hixson Pike to Austin Road to Hixson Pike to South Highway 153 to Amnicola Hwy to Wilcox Boulevard to S Holtzclaw Avenue and into the National Cemetery
S Holtzclaw Avenue between Bailey Avenue and E 13th Street will be closed from 1 – 5 p.m. Detours will be posted.
In order to view a map of all of these closures, please visit: http://www.chattanooga.gov/transportation/traffic-engineering-a-operations/special-events-a-street-closures
Hixson United Methodist Church
Media and public should access Hixson United Methodist Church via Highway 153 onto Gadd Road.
Parking:
Public - Ball fields off of Gadd Road
Media - Vandergriff Park
Time: Media Parking at Vandergriff Park will open today, Thursday, at 4:30 p.m.
Hixson United Methodist Church doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for service attendees.
*NO AUDIO or VIDEO recording will be permitted anywhere within the church.*
Media pool: Across from Hixson United Methodist Church, grassy curb of parking lot next to church’s cemetery. (The procession will pass this point.)
Road Closure: Old Hixson Pike from Gadd Road to Wilbanks Road from approximately 1 - 4.p.m. Detours will be posted.
Leaving Hixson United Methodist Church: Same route as you entered.
ADDRESS: Hixson United Methodist Church
5301 Old Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37343
Funeral Procession to National Cemetery
Time: Funeral procession will begin at approximately 2:45 p.m. and is expected to last at least 30 minutes.
Route: From the church, the procession will follow Old Hixson Pike to Austin Road to Hixson Pike to South Highway 153 to Amnicola to Wilcox Boulevard to Holtzclaw and into the National Cemetery.
Road Closures: Highway 153 South will be closed from 2:45 p.m. until the procession passes. Public should expect delays. Traffic will be stopped at pass points along the route.
Link to map of road closures will be posted here: http://www.chattanooga.gov/transportation/traffic-engineering-a-operations/special-events-a-street-closures
Chattanooga National Cemetery Service
Time: Grounds open for media access at 1 p.m.
Media Parking: 831 E. 13TH Street; opens at 8 a.m. Friday, July 24
Chattanooga National Cemetery staff will escort media to designated are on the grounds. Media vehicles will not be allowed within the grounds. Tripods and filming equipment only.
Public Access: If not part of the funeral procession or family, the public must use shuttle service from Engel Stadium. CARTA will be providing free shuttle service from Engel Stadium to the National Cemetery starting at 1 p.m.
Road Closure: Holtzclaw from Bailey Avenue to 13th Street. Detours will be posted.
ADDRESS: Chattanooga National Cemetery
1200 Bailey Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404