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. […]
Tennessee Aquarium Names Andrew Wood as New President and CEO
Florida Aquarium Executive to Take the Helm in Chattanooga on March 31 Members of the Tennessee Aquarium’s Board of Trustees have selected Andrew Wood as President and CEO, beginning on March 31. Wood, who will become the fifth person to lead the Aquarium in its history, succeeds Keith Sanford, who retired at the end of […]
Game-Changer for Chattanooga: MyChattConnect App Launches!
Discover, Connect, and Thrive with Chattanooga’s New All-In-One Community App The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development is excited to announce the launch of MyChattConnect, a new app designed to revolutionize the way residents access community resources, stay informed, and engage with local programming. With a mission to empower, connect, and strengthen Chattanooga’s communities, […]
‘Invest Chattanooga’ to Catalyze Affordable Housing Development with $20 Million Housing Production Fund
If approved by City Council, Invest Chattanooga will use the fund to offer low-interest construction loans on shovel-ready projects that guarantee affordable housing units Today the City of Chattanooga announced its plan to launch Invest Chattanooga, a new public enterprise created to fund housing developments with a mix of market-rate and dedicated affordable units. If […]
City of Chattanooga Installs Energy Efficient, Cost-Saving Solar Roof at Development Resource Center
The City of Chattanooga has installed solar panels on the roof of the Development Resource Center (DRC). The solar panels are estimated to save 25% in energy bills for the DRC, or $26,000-$28,000 every year. After 30 years the total savings will be $810,000. After federal tax credits are incorporated, the cost to the city […]
