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TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 442, Tennessee Public Acts of 1974, the Sunshine
Law, and amendments thereto, and Private Act of 1911, Chapter 10, Section 14, as
amended, that the City of Chattanooga’s Audit Committee is scheduled to meet on
Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (local time) in the J.B. Collins Conference
Chattanooga, Tenn. (November 4, 2024) - The City of Chattanooga is partnering with the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority to donate seven vacant City-owned properties to develop new affordable homeownership and rental housing.
Under Mayor Tim Kelly’s leadership, the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority has been reconstituted to allow qualifying, city-owned land to be put back into productive use for affordable housing.
Lt. Preston Binegar (Ladder 5 Red Shift), Lt. Adam Thomas (Engine 5 Red Shift) and Firefighter Javier Ortiz (Engine 9 Red Shift) received Life-Saving Medals today for rescuing an elderly man trapped in a burning East Chattanooga business. Ladder 5, Engine 5 and Engine 4 personnel also received Meritorious Unit Citations for their actions on the scene.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (November 1, 2024) - Today, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly celebrated the City of Chattanooga having been named the “Friendliest City in the U.S.” by Conde’ Nast Traveler, a Readers’ Choice Award focusing on where tourists felt most welcome when they traveled.
Two abandoned structures burned in a wooded area off Youngstown Road Thursday morning. Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 3700 block of Faith Road at 9:32 AM on 10/31/24. A small vacant structure was on fire and the flames spread to an adjacent collapsed single-wide trailer in the woods. Firefighters made a quick knockdown on the fire and checked for extension. Public Works brought a trackhoe to the scene to break apart debris in order for CFD personnel to completely extinguish the fire. Thanks to CPD for flying their drone over the scene to identify any hot spots in the woods.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires state and local governments that receive annual block grants from HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) to develop a three or five-year strategic plan called the Consolidated Plan.
This plan sets out the objectives and focus for the expenditures of the funds, based on community and housing needs identified through a public input process. The City of Chattanooga is developing a five-year plan covering fiscal years 2025-2029.
One person is in critical condition after being rescued by firefighters from a burning building in East Chattanooga Sunday afternoon. At 12:30 PM on 10/27/24, Red Shift companies were dispatched to a commercial fire in the 1700 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue. Heavy smoke was coming from the eaves of the structure and flames were venting through one of the windows on arrival. Firefighters went inside to attack the fire and conduct a search, finding heavy debris inside. The building consists of a business office and a separate bedroom on the other side.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (October 25, 2024) - City of Chattanooga 2024 property tax bills are available on the city’s website and have also been mailed to the property owners of record.
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Firefighters packed the Chattanooga City Council meeting today to show their support for efforts to eliminate the residency requirement that’s been holding our department back when it comes to recruitment and hiring. CFD Chief Hyman and CPD Chief Chambers presented information about the importance of the change to council members this afternoon.