Full-scale drill to occur at Finley Stadium

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Fire Department, in partnership with the Tennessee National Guard and other local, state and federal agencies, will host a full-scale drill at Finley Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The training exercise will get underway at 8 a.m.

Locals can expect to see emergency vehicles and personnel in the area for several hours.

This exercise will simulate an incident involving hazardous materials in a stadium setting where thousands of people would gather.

The 45th Civil Support Team (CST) with the Tennessee National Guard will be involved in the training event. Their core mission is to identify nuclear, biological, and chemical agents, assess hazards, and provide immediate medical and technical support during Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or hazardous material incidents, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department.

The CFD’s Type 1 Hazmat Team, the Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, and the FBI will also participate in the Joint Hazardous Assessment Team (JHAT) Exercise.