Welcome to Goliath: Matchmaking for Sellers and Realtors Across the South
In 2023, Austin Beveridge bought a house in Tahoe. Less than a year later, he needed to sell it when life changed unexpectedly. He called the realtor who helped him buy the place. “They weren’t nearly as good at selling,” Austin remembered, “as they were buying. The selling process, which typically takes just 60 days
How Tax Planning Can Set Your Small Business Up for Success
Tax time. Yes, it’s “busy season” for us accountants, but it’s also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of mind for your small business, read on to find out a few simple ways to
It’s Official! Chattanooga Becomes the First National Park City in North America
Today, Chattanooga proudly received confirmation from the National Park City Foundation that our application has been approved—officially making us the first National Park City in North America. To celebrate this milestone, Mayor Tim Kelly released a special video message congratulating Chattanoogans on this historic achievement. “Here in Chattanooga, we’ve used the National Park City movement to encourage folks to […]
City of Chattanooga Asks Local Businesses to Sign Up As City Government Suppliers
City seeks more opportunities to purchase goods and services from local businesses The City of Chattanooga is calling for vendors to sign up to be City suppliers. This initiative aims to ensure that small, local, and traditionally disadvantaged businesses are considered when the City purchases goods and services. As part of this initiative, the City is actively […]
City of Chattanooga Launches Multi-Phase Effort to Improve Downtown Parking
Today, Mayor Kelly released a video previewing his administration and CARTA’s plan for parking reform in Chattanooga. The City of Chattanooga, in partnership with the Chattanooga Parking Authority, CARTA, and private lot owners, is launching a multi-phase initiative to enhance the downtown parking experience. This effort will introduce improvements designed to make parking more convenient, accessible, and […]
Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit Coming in March
The future of entrepreneurship lies in the heart of rural Tennessee. That’s the message and mission of a first-of-its-kind Rural Entrepreneurship Summit. On March 11, CO.LAB is hosting an inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit at Bryan College. The event is designed specifically for business leaders, startup owners, elected officials and lawmakers, community and ecosystem leaders from
Chattanooga Zoo and Partnership host event to serve deaf community and raise awareness around accessibility
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is teaming up with Chattanooga Zoo to create a Zoo experience with increased accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community while also being educational for all visitors. ASL Day at Chattanooga Zoo, on March 15, is free with general admission and will feature American Sign Language interpreters […]
Two warthogs move from Florida to Chattanooga Zoo
Late last month, two female warthogs took a road trip from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to their new home at Chattanooga Zoo. Big Girl and Peanut, mother and daughter, have joined Everett the male warthog on exhibit in the Zoo’s new Cape of Africa section. “We just opened The Cape of Africa last […]
Chambliss Appoints John Jackson as Litigation Section Chair, Andrew Leffler as Real Estate Section Chair
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce shareholder John Jackson is the litigation and risk management practice group’s new section chair and shareholder Andrew “Andy” Leffleris the new section chair for the firm’s real estate practice group. “We are confident in John and Andy’s ability to lead their respective practice groups to new heights,” said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. […]
The Chattanooga Future Fund: Our Historic Investment in Hope
Beginning this year, every kindergartener and middle school child in Hamilton County will receive a historic, groundbreaking investment. Just how big? Big enough to shape generations. Welcome to The Chattanooga Future Fund, a new pilot initiative that deposits $100 into a new savings account for Hamilton County School students to use for future college or
