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Blighted U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites to be transformed into dynamic live-work-play district

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger jointly announce a new phase in the yearslong effort to breathe new life into 140 acres of a once-thriving corner of the community; generate $40 million for schools

More than 90 percent of potholes in Chattanooga have been filled; more paving on the way

Upcoming budget includes a third pothole crew and two more pothole inspectors, $10 million in new paving, as well as asphalt rejuvenation

Monthly Minority Business Owners Roundtable Commemorates Juneteenth with M.L. King Business Celebration

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The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Equity and Community Engagement is hosting a special edition of their monthly Minority Business Owners Roundtable in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. The celebration will uplift the history of Juneteenth and Black economic empowerment while featuring three Black-owned businesses in the M.L. King area: Chatt Smokehouse, Uncle Larry's, and the Peach Cobbler Factory.

Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga Budget Approved by City Council

Budget includes $10 million for paving roads, $33 million toward affordable housing, 3 percent cost-of-living increase for city workers, and no tax increase

Mayor Tim Kelly’s Remarks in Response to the Violence that Occurred in the Early Morning of June 5, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

As prepared for a press conference held at 1 p.m. ET on June 5, 2022

Mayor Tim Kelly Outlines Path Forward To Address Gun Violence in Chattanooga

Following arrest of Cherry Street shooting suspect, Kelly announces multi-pronged approach incorporating new initiatives to educate residents and bolster supportive youth programming, while continuing existing efforts to address root causes of gun violence

City of Chattanooga Dedicates the Heritage House Arts and Civic Center to Late Councilman Don Eaves

The Don Eaves Heritage House Arts and Civic Center will serve as a memorial to former Councilman Eaves’ leadership and vision for East Brainerd

Chattanooga's EMPACT program addresses resident and workforce needs, celebrates graduations

Last week, Je'Vaughn Fleming's son graduated from kindergarten — and on June 6 the hardworking mom will celebrate her own graduation, too.

Fleming will graduate from the EMPACT Program, a new and growing workforce development program focused on eliminating barriers to access and paving a pathway to a wide range of IT-related jobs. EMPACT provides workforce training that meets the real-world needs of Chattanooga residents while also filling a large need among employers.

City of Chattanooga completes relocation of residents at 11th Street homeless encampment

Dozens housed in permanent homes and at temporary sanctioned encampment over two-month transition process

City of Chattanooga completes relocation of residents at 11th Street homeless encampment

Dozens housed in permanent homes and at temporary sanctioned encampment over two-month transition process