City of Chattanooga unveils preferred reconfiguration option for Frazier Ave which prioritizes pedestrian safety
The city is seeking additional public comment on the preferred option and an alternate. The Chattanooga Planning Department and Department of Public Works presented its preferred option and an alternative for a permanent traffic reconfiguration on Frazier Avenue Thursday. The City of Chattanooga is now welcoming public input on the prepared options at cha.city/frazier. The […]
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 […]
First cohort of Builder’s Blueprint Program begins to create new pipeline of general contractors
The financial burdens of the license application process is often cited as a significant barrier to not becoming general contractors, specifically in minority communities. The Kelly Administration is happy to announce the coalition of the first cohort of the Builder’s Blueprint Program – a program intended to lower barriers to entry for individuals hoping to […]
Ruby Falls and American Heart Association Take Steps to Promote Heart Health
100 Million Steps in March Returns to Ruby Falls for 7th Consecutive Year ccepting the American Heart Association month-long challenge to walk 100 million steps, Ruby Falls launches the 7th annual “100 Million Steps in March” initiative on March 1. Participants of the ambitious Ruby Falls endeavor, including guests and staff members, will have the entirety of March—31 days—to […]
CHATTANOOGA 2.0 JOINS STRIVETOGETHER CRADLE TO CAREER NETWORK
Chattanooga 2.0 has joined the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network and is now part of a national movement to help every child succeed in school and in life, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. Chattanooga-Hamilton County is now one of 70 communities across the country with whom StriveTogether partners to close gaps and […]
City to continue Hefty ReNew™ Program, recycles 40 tons of hard-to-recycle items in pilot year
The program takes hard-to-recycle items to make park benches, lumber, drainage materials, and more. The City of Chattanooga has chosen to continue the Hefty ReNew™ program for a second year after a successful initial year with the program. The Hefty ReNew™ Program is intended to take hard-to-recycle items like food storage bags and foam takeout […]
Accra, Capital of Ghana, to be Chattanooga’s First African Sister City
Announcement comes after Accra was featured in NFL Super Bowl Commercial seen by 100+ Million Americans. Today Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Accra, the capital city of Ghana, has agreed to become Chattanooga’s first sister city located on the continent of Africa. The relationship has been in the works for more than a year, but […]
Tennessee American Water Announces Launch of American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program
Tennessee American Water’s former Environmental Grant Program merges with Foundation grant program Tennessee American Water is delighted to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the Foundation has combined the state’s former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and […]
Chattanooga Rises 26 Spots in Milken “Best-Performing Cities” Ranking
Ranking of 46 is the highest in at least 12 years, driven by strong economic growth and progress on affordable housing and broadband access. Today Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Chattanooga rose 26 places in the latest Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities rankings, moving up to 46 from 72, placing Chattanooga third amongst Tennessee’s largest cities. […]
Kelly Administration secures top finance talent for CFO; City Council approves appointment of Javaid Majid
Majid joins the City of Chattanooga from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he spent more than 35 years working as a financial professional for Salt Lake County. The Chattanooga City Council approved, without opposition, Mayor Tim Kelly’s selection for the administration’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tuesday. Javaid Majid will join The Kelly Administration from […]