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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of Chattanooga to offer resource fair for homeowners looking to sustain property
The fair will provide resources around improving homes, credit counseling, and estate planning for current homeowners. The City of Chattanooga is excited to host current homeowners for its Housing Sustainability Fair, an opportunity for homeowners to learn about resources related to home improvements, utility relief, credit counseling, and estate planning. The resource fair features various […]
Chattanooga awarded $500,000 grant for South Chattanooga, East Lake economic opportunity priming
The City of Chattanooga was also named a finalist for a federal implementation grant ranging from $20-$50 million in funding. The City of Chattanooga has been awarded a $500,000 strategy development planning grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) with the purpose of analyzing and developing strategies around improving workforce outcomes […]
Mayor’s Council for Women to host sixth annual policy conference
Women from across Tennessee will convene in Chattanooga with the Mayor’s Council for Women for two days of discussion on policy issues affecting women. The Chattanooga Mayor’s Council for Women is thrilled to host the sixth annual Tennessee Statewide Women’s Policy Conference, a two-day in-person conference dedicated to empowering women and shaping the policies that […]
PLAN CHATTANOOGA INVITES COMMUNITY TO ONLINE PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITY’S FUTURE
Plan Chattanooga will host two online public meetings next week to solicit further public input on the future of Chattanooga’s neighborhoods. The online sessions are intended to build on the in-person community input meetings held in November, with the goal of giving more residents an opportunity to share their thoughts on Chattanooga’s future zoning and […]
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 […]
