School Closures And More Planned For Thursday Night And Friday Due To Expected Severe Weather

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024

Closures are being planned for Friday due to the potential for severe weather, downed trees, flooding, and power outages.

Hamilton County Schools will be closed on Friday.

SACC inclement weather sites at Battle Academy, East Brainerd Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Middle Valley Elementary, and Red Bank Elementary will open at 10 a.m. on Friday.

A decision on Friday night athletic events for Hamilton County Schools will be made by 1 p.m. on Friday.

Twelve-month Hamilton County School district employees will report on a two-hour delay. If you are unable to report, please contact your supervisor. Maintenance employees will report at the direction of their supervisors.

Cleveland City Schools will be closed Friday. All school activities, including practices, are also canceled.

An update regarding Friday evening athletic events for Cleveland City Schools will be provided Friday morning.

All City of Chattanooga non-essential government functions and offices will be closed. City office hours of operation will resume on Monday, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

All Hamilton County Health Department locations will be closed on Friday. All Health Department locations will resume normal hours of operation on Monday.

UTC is modifying campus operations. All classes and activities scheduled to take place Thursday after 8 p.m. are cancelled.

UTC Campus Recreation facilities, including the Aquatic and Recreation Center, will close at 8 p.m. The University Center and UTC Library will also close at 8 p.m.

All events scheduled to take place on campus after 8 Thursday are cancelled. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times.

Mocs Dining (Food Services) will operate normal hours for all locations.

All UTC classes and activities for Friday are cancelled. This will be an unscheduled administrative closing. Campus Recreation facilities, including the Aquatic and Recreation Center, will be closed. University Center, UTC Bookstore and UTC Library will be closed.

All events scheduled to take place Friday are cancelled. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times.

Mocs Dining (Food Services) will operate using the following schedule on Friday:

Crossroads Dining Hall: Open 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Chef Express: Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Subway: Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
South Campus POD: Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
West Campus POD: Open 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Emergencies, including physical and mental health:
Students living on-campus should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
Students living off-campus should call 911.
Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTC CARE line at (423) 425-CARE /2273.

The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will be closed due to anticipated inclement weather from Hurricane Helene on Friday. It will reopen on Saturday, weather permitting and after a careful inspection.

“CARTA always prioritizes the safety of our employees and guests and out of an abundance of caution due to the potential impact of this storm, we have decided to close the Incline on Friday,” said Charles D. Frazier, chief executive officer of CARTA, who owns and operates the Incline Railway.



Breaking News
2 Workers Injured At Hixson Work Site When Crane Comes In Contact With High-Voltage Line
2 Workers Injured At Hixson Work Site When Crane Comes In Contact With High-Voltage Line
  • 4/2/2025

Two workers were severely shocked on Wednesday afternoon at a Hixson job site with one suffering serious injuries. At 2:50 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift crews responded to ... more

Man, 60, Struck And Killed After He Lay Down On East 17th Street
  • 4/2/2025

A man, 60, was struck and killed Tuesday evening. Chattanooga Police responded ay 8:38 p.m. to a pedestrian struck in the 2200 block of East 17th Street. Upon arrival, the officers found ... more

2 New Townhouse Developments Planned In Red Bank
  • 4/2/2025

The city of Red Bank will be getting two new townhome developments, with the approval to rezone property in two different locations at the city commission meeting Tuesday night. Lots at 309 ... more