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Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around Chattanooga are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

  1. Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
  2. Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
  3. For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
  4. Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
  5. Post a listing. Add a listing for Chattanooga in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Chattanooga.

Helpful resources for Chattanooga

Recent reports in Chattanooga

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Lost my Student ID in downtown Chattanooga

I was rushing to catch the 8:15 bus this morning and realized my Student ID wasn’t in my pocket. I retraced steps from the downtown library toward the UTC campus, mainly along Broad Street by the Tivoli Theatre. It’s a slim gray plastic card with my name, a small photo, and the campus logo—easy to spot if you know me. I feel anxious because that ID unlocks campus services and meals, and replacements aren’t cheap. I posted here hoping someone who found it will drop it off at the site so I can pick it up and keep moving.

Near the Tivoli Theatre, Broad Street about 7 hours ago
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Lost 'Wild and Domestic' in Chattanooga

On Friday around 6:20 pm I realized my copy of Wild and Domestic was missing. I was by the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga, after the sunset washed the river in orange. I had tucked the book into the front pocket of my jacket, but it slipped out as I paused to photograph a mural near the bridge. I retraced along Riverfront Parkway, calling out and checking benches and the grassy knoll where I sat for a moment. The pages are dog-eared and some margins contain quick sketches and notes that matter to me more than anything. It’s irreplaceable, and I’m hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe until I can get it back.

near Walnut Street Bridge, downtown Chattanooga 7 days ago
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Lost GPS devices near Broad Street museum entrance

I was out this afternoon in Chattanooga and realized my GPS devices were missing from my backpack. I stopped near the entrance of the Creative Discovery Museum on Broad Street around 3:12 PM, hoping they’d still be in my bag. They’re small black devices with rugged cases, and losing them rattles me because they map routes I trust for work and personal trips. I’m hoping someone found them and left them somewhere safe; I just want to pick up where I left off, with a clear map and a calmer mind.

outside the Creative Discovery Museum on Broad Street 15 days ago
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Lost travel visas in Chattanooga, TN

Hi, I am James Carter. I realized around 11:20 AM this morning that my travel visas were missing from a folder I had left in my bag at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. The folder is dark brown with a red border; visas inside include several important stamps and a few photocopies. I was rushing to catch a flight at Terminal B when I must have dropped it. I am anxious about the delays this could cause and just want to recover the documents. If you found a passport folder near the security checkpoint or baggage claim please let the site know.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Terminal B security checkpoint 17 days ago
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Lost dresses in Chattanooga, Tennessee

I lost a cobalt-blue dress during an evening out in downtown Chattanooga. Around 6:15 PM last Friday, it disappeared from my chair outside a cafe near the Walnut Street Bridge. It is knee-length with a subtle lace overlay and a row of pearl buttons along the back. I keep replaying the moment I turned away to grab a bite, hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe. If you found it, I would be grateful—it is more than fabric; it is a memory I was hoping to wear again.

Near Walnut Street Bridge, Market Street area about 1 month ago
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Lost: Travel adapters in Chattanooga, TN

I was winding down at Riverfront Parkway near the Walnut Street Bridge around 8:15 PM on May 18, 2025 when I realized my travel adapters were missing. The compact case held universal adapters that fit grids across Europe and Asia, plus a tiny USB hub I rely on for work trips. I retraced the path from the UTC campus to the riverfront and along the bike lanes, but the adapters didn't turn up. Without them I'm scrambling for chargers on the road, and I hope a honest passerby picked them up and saved my trip.

Riverfront Parkway near the Walnut Street Bridge 2 months ago