Special Events, Block Parties, and Other Street Closures
Application Process
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
Submission Deadline:
- 60 days before planned closure (except for block parties)
Application Fee:
- $100 non-refundable fee
- Block parties outside the central business district with <50 participants: $25
Submission Address:
- Transportation Department
- 101 E 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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:
- A-1 Barricades
Address: 624 Snow St, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
Phone: (423) 265-3054 - Traffic Barrier Solutions
Address: 1995 Dews Pond Rd, Calhoun, GA, 30701
Phone: (706) 263-0175 - Superior Traffic Control
Address: 2736 Kanasita Drive, Chattanooga, TN, 37343
Phone: (423) 402-1527
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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