Chattanooga Featured as National Model of Innovative Affordable Housing Policy
National Housing Crisis Task Force Action Plan encourages other local governments to follow Chattanooga’s lead on affordable housing In their newly released ‘State and Local Housing Action Plan,’ the National Housing Crisis Task Force uses Chattanooga’s affordable housing PILOT reform and the city’s creation of Invest Chattanooga as models for other governments to follow in response to […]
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D brings the planet’s largest animal to Chattanooga’s biggest screen
Blue Whales are the largest animal ever to have lived, but just reading that doesn’t quite convey their colossal proportions. They are bigger than the biggest dinosaur and weigh as much as 200 cars. Their tongue alone weighs as much as an elephant, and their heart is as large as a golf cart. If one […]
Chattanooga Public Works paved 66 lane miles, repaired more than 18,000 potholes, cracks, and divots in 2023
The Kelly Administration has paved 200 lane miles and more than 50,000 potholes since entering office. As temperatures drop and Paving Season comes to a close for the year, Mayor Kelly and Chattanooga Public Works announced that 2023 was the administration’s most productive year in terms of repairing roadways, filling potholes, and paving. “When I […]
Hamilton Department to Participate in Statewide “Fight Flu TN” Initiative Wednesday, November 1st.
The Hamilton County Health Department will participate in the statewide “Fight Flu TN” initiative by offering free flu shots to anyone six months and older. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 1st, at multiple locations throughout Hamilton County. Details: Locations- Adults Only Locations- Adults and Children– All Health Department sites are open 8:00-4:00 *If a minor […]
Mayor Kelly formalizes cooperative agreement with war-tornUkrainian city
Brad Cobb and Daniel Wiens to co-chair Mayor’s Working Group to Support Trostyanets as efforts kick off to aid new peer city Mayor Tim Kelly formalized a new partnership between the City of Chattanooga and Trostyanets, Ukraine Tuesday in a virtual signing ceremony beamed across the Atlantic ocean. Trostyanets Mayor Yurii Bova and Mayor Kelly […]
Leading the Charge: Inside Leadership Chattanooga’s 2023 Class
For nearly four decades, Leadership Chattanooga has cultivated the next generation of leaders in Greater Chattanooga. The program provides established professionals with the skills, knowledge and connections needed to drive the community’s ongoing growth and success. This year’s cohort, comprised of 43 leaders from diverse backgrounds, began their 10-month journey in August. Throughout the program,
Kordsa, Inc. Invests $50 Million to Create 200 New Jobs in Chattanooga
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and officials from Kordsa, Inc. announced the company’s plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Chattanooga. The $50 million investment will create 200 new jobs in the area and increase production capacity for the conversion of Kordsa’s products into tire
Around the Region: Great Things Happening in Rhea County
The Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP) represents the 16-county, three-state region surrounding Chattanooga – the manufacturing magnet of the South and a burgeoning technology and entrepreneurial hub. Access to a highly developed logistics infrastructure including the world’s fastest internet speeds, a deep pool of talent, abundant fresh water and low-cost, reliable utilities are a few
TPC Printing & Packaging Announces $21 Million Expansion
TPC Printing & Packaging, a 99-year-old company specializing in printing and folding containers for cosmetics, spirits, fulfillment and fashion companies, today announced a $21 million expansion in East Ridge, Tennessee, Hamilton County. TPC plans to add more than 90 new jobs and build a new 60,000 square foot expansion on Ringgold Road, connecting with TPC’s
STEM Careers Place First at Chattanooga Green Prix 2023
Tennessee’s future workforce is being shaped by electric vehicle (EV) technologies. Volkswagen’s ID.4 and local expansions from companies like NOVONIX are bringing new manufacturing jobs to Chattanooga, making EVs a key component of the city’s sustainable future. For the past five years, green|spaces has held a unique competition for Hamilton County Schools, offering students the
