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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 specialevetns@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 at:

Email: jwstrickland@chattanooga.gov 

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

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(423) 643-6311 (423) 643-6311