$5.3 billion in community benefit generated by EPB’s automated electric grid and fiber optic network since 2010
Total impact projected to grow to $10 billion by 2035, including $1 billion in quantum technology gains EPB’s fiber optic network and automated electric grid have generated $5.3 billion in community benefit since their launch in 2010, according to a peer-reviewed economic impact study conducted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Read the study here. “EPB’s […]
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Girls Inc. of Chattanooga Celebrates 65 Years with HERstory Marketplace
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is proud to celebrate 65 years of inspiring and equipping girls to be strong, smart, and bold. As part of this milestone year, we are hosting our HERstory Marketplace, a special event honoring women- and girl-owned businesses in our community. This marketplace will showcase entrepreneurs and businesses while celebrating the strength, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]