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Simplify your Chattanooga event planning. Download the application, submit, and rent signs and barricades.

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Special Events, Block Parties, and Other Street Closures

Application Process

1

Obtain Application:

  • To apply click here to the application.
    Questions can be directed to specialevents@chattanooga.gov
    The mailing address is 200 River StChattanooga, TN 37405
  • Contact: (423) 643-7866
2

Submission Deadline:

  • 60 days before planned closure (except for block parties)
3

Application Fee:

  • $100 non-refundable fee
  • Block parties outside the central business district with <50 participants: $25
4

Submission Address:

  • Transportation Department
  • 101 E 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
5

Additional Documentation

Certificate of Insurance:

  • Names City of Chattanooga as Additional Insured
  • Lists address: 101 E 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Permits will not be issued until application fee and insurance are received

Approval Process

  • Applications will not be reviewed until full application fee is received
  • Block parties with less than 50 participants may be submitted a minimum of 30 days before the planned closure

Post-Approval

  • Note: Avoid printing brochures, publishing routes, or committing to a specific date until after permit approval
  • Once approved, the applicant will receive:
    • Permit
    • Traffic Control Plan
  • The Traffic Control Plan will detail:
    • Traffic signs
    • Barricades
    • Chattanooga Police Officers required for closure.
  • Event Organizer Responsibilities:
    • Obtain, install, and remove various traffic control devices as per the Traffic Control Plan.
    • Ensure conformity to standards specified in the current edition of The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Compliance and Consequences

  • Failure to comply with regulations stated on the approved permit can result in:
    • Court citation
    • Fine of up to $50.00 per citation
    • Court costs.

Signs and barricades can be rented from the following local companies:

  1. A-1 Barricades
    Address: 624 Snow St, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
    Phone: (423) 265-3054
  2. Traffic Barrier Solutions
    Address: 1995 Dews Pond Rd, Calhoun, GA, 30701
    Phone: (706) 263-0175
  3. Superior Traffic Control
    Address: 2736 Kanasita Drive, Chattanooga, TN, 37343
    Phone: (423) 402-1527

Contact Information for Special Events

For questions related to Special Events or to submit a Special Event Permit application, contact CDOT's Justin Strickland the email in the Contact Us section of this page

Road Closure Instructions

See the instructions in the picture below or Access Our Special Events Application Page to check details on:

  • Community Notifications
  • Resources
  • FAQs

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Flyer for event: 'How to Plan an Event'. Includes road closure instructions.

Contact Us

Public Works
Call
(423) 643-6311 (423) 643-6311
Justin StricklandContact