An emergency responder inspected a suspicious package at Riverbend June 16, 2017.UPDATE at 8:42 p.m.: Riverbend was given the "all clear" from local law enforcement after a suspicious package halted entrance to the festival and led to the evacuation of some attendees to nearby businesses.
Responders inspected the package and determined it presented no danger, according to a tweet from the Chattanooga Police Department.
The festival has reopened.
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Riverbend attendees were evacuated from the festival to nearby businesses.
A person in a blast suit with an area bomb squad was on scene searching the area, an officer confirmed.
The Chattanooga Police Department confirmed the incident in a tweet, writing CPD specialists and chief Fred Fletcher are on scene responding to a suspicious package.
The main gate of the festival is closed.
Rsponding to a suspicious package at RB. CPD specialists and Chief Fletcher are on scene. All updates from twitter til further notice.
— Chattanooga Police (@ChattanoogaPD) June 17, 2017
CPD specialists just inspected suspicious package. No danger to public . All clear.
— Chattanooga Police (@ChattanoogaPD) June 17, 2017
Very proud of our patrol & EOD specialists who responded promptly to ensure no danger. One more reason cops have always been my heroes. https://t.co/2kdrwMIRAs
— Fred Fletcher (@ChiefFletcher) June 17, 2017