Geography Information Systems (GIS) Department

Our Vision

To be the most technologically advanced city, by cultivating a collaborative environment where intentional actions drive innovative solutions, empowering our team and communities to be catalysts for positive change.

About Us

The City of Chattanooga GIS team emphasizes maintaining accurate data and is dedicated to utilizing the power of geospatial technology to support informed decision making and enhance public services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Spatial Data Management: Collect, maintain, and update geospatial data layers such as infrastructure, impervious surfaces, utilities, and environmental features.
Mapping and Cartography: Produce accurate and up-to-date maps for city departments, public use, and decision-making purposes.
Spatial Analysis: Conduct spatial analysis to support policy development and resource allocation.
GIS Application Development: Develop and maintain GIS applications and tools to streamline workflows and enhance data accessibility for city staff and the public.
Support and Training: Provide technical support, training, and guidance to city departments and staff on GIS tools, applications, and best practices.
Integration and Collaboration: Facilitate integration of GIS data with other city systems and collaborate with external agencies.

Goals:

Enhance Decision-Making: Enable informed decision-making by providing accurate, timely, and accessible spatial data and analysis to city departments and decision-makers.
Improve Efficiency: Streamline city operations and workflows through the use of GIS technology, reducing redundancy and improving resource allocation.
Community Engagement: Increase public engagement and transparency by making GIS data and maps accessible to residents, businesses, and community organizations.
Innovation and Technology: Embrace emerging GIS technologies and trends to continually improve capabilities and services provided by the GIS team.
Data Quality and Standards: Maintain high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and interoperability to ensure reliable GIS data for city operations and external stakeholders.

Leadership

Resources

Active Train Crossings in Chattanooga
This map shows active train crossings. Select colored circles in this map for train crossing status and estimated times.
Chattanooga GIS Map
This GIS map is provided by the Chattanooga GIS department. Residents can utilize this web map to view Chattanooga base map. This is a great place to start if you are looking for basic mapping information for Chattanooga.
Interactive Service GIS Map
Since Public Works collects refuse on certain days based on location, a useful map was created to show residents when their refuse will be collected based on their location inside city limits.
Water Quality Impervious Area Fee Map
The impervious area map lets users view the estimated impervious area for a given property.
City of Chattanooga Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure map highlights some of the improvements that the city government and the private sector have added to their properties.
#ChattanoogaStrong
This unique map memorializes those who were killed in a mass shooting on July 16, 2015. This map is a tribute to the fallen sailor and Marines who lost their lives on that tragic day.
Chattanooga Park Maps
New to Chattanooga? Check out our parks map that shows locations of parks in the City of Chattanooga.

Did you know?

Did You Know?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)