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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2025) – The Department of Community
Development will absorb staff from community health, engagement, safety and
gun violence prevention under a new ordinance passed today by the City
Council on first reading.

The city staff re-organization also includes dissolving the Department of
Equity and Community Engagement (ECE) and moving staff over to the Office
of Constituent Services.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES

Honest Charley Private Event

Fort Street between W 13th Street and W 14th Street will be closed from
Tuesday, September 16th, until Sunday, September 21st, for a private event.

Glenwood Community Block Party
<https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/9/15/508569/Glenwood-Block-Party-Free-Community.aspx>

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2025) – The first development applying for
the city’s new affordable housing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program
<https://chattanooga.gov/stay-informed/latest-news/city-chattanooga-launches-new-affordable-housing-payment-lieu-taxes-pilot>

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department will escort K9 Diesel
to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain where he will be humanely
euthanized. K9 Diesel suffered significant injuries sustained in the line
of duty on September 15, 2025.

Chattanooga, TN (September 15, 2025) — The Chattanooga Department of
Community Development is excited to invite residents and visitors to
the Glenwood Block Party on Saturday, September 20th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at
the Glenwood Community Center, 2610 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (September 15, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is
hosting a purchasing expo to help area businesses learn how the city
sources and utilizes local businesses, amid ongoing efforts to simplify and
streamline the experience of doing business with the city.

The purchasing expo will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday,
September 25 at the East Chattanooga Community Center on 2409 Dodson
Ave. Registration
is not necessary.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The City of Chattanooga Public Works Department is
alerting residents to an increase in flyers being distributed by a private
company regarding potential code violations. These flyers, which may
encourage homeowners to sell their property or hire the company for
repairs, are not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Chattanooga.

The Chattanooga Division of Transportation welcomes the first annual IBMA
World of Bluegrass Awards and Festival, taking place September 16th - 20th,
2025. Information regarding scheduling, pricing, maps, transportation
options, and other questions for attendees and locals alike can be found at:

www.worldofbluegrass.org/general-information/

City of Chattanooga Awards Neighborhood Action Grants
35 Associations Awarded for Community Engagement, Visibility Projects

CHATTANOOGA, TN (September 12, 2025) – The City of Chattanooga’s
Neighborhood Services Division is investing $25,000 across 35 Neighborhood
Associations as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 Neighborhood Action Grant.

The grants support community-driven branding and visibility projects that
help residents better identify with their neighborhood and stay connected
to their local association.

3rd Annual FunFair Festival Set for Saturday

Free community event to be held at Chattanooga Green

CHATTANOOGA, TN (September 12, 2025) – The 3rd Annual FunFair Festival will
be held from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13.

This free community celebration will be held at the Chattanooga Green and
features performances by Citi Limitz, the Glenwood Steppers, Tyner
Middle/High Marching Band, and more. Mayor Tim Kelly will provide brief
remarks around noon.