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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.

North River Civic Center Concert Series Presents: A Musical Mix

Join us for an inspiring evening of music, community, and celebration of
Chattanooga’s rising stars.

Hixson, TN — September 12, 2025 — The Chattanooga Community Development’s
North River Civic Center, in partnership with the Tennessee Arts
Commission, is proud to host A Musical Mix on Friday, September 19th, from
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive
Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, TN 37343.

2025 Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & 3.43 Mile Walk

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Registration: 7:00 - 8:45

Opening Ceremony: 9:00

Event Start: 9:30

The 11th Annual Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & 3.43 Mile Walk, a
heartfelt event honoring the brave heroes who lost their lives on 9/11 is
Saturday, September 13th at AT&T Field (201 Power Alley).

Compromise plan includes Fire and Police pay raises, funding for new fire truck and staff, investments in road paving and affordable housing

CHATTANOOGA, TN (September 9, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council passed Mayor Tim Kelly’s 1.93 property tax rate and supplemental budget plan, giving final passage to the crucial government funding legislation.

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Beginning October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, the City
of Chattanooga will launch two new recycle pilot programs aimed at reducing
landfill waste and promoting responsible recycling. In partnership with
NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials, the city will offer curbside
food waste composting and glass recycling collection to select residents,
with the initial rollout focused primarily in the Brainerd area.

These pilot programs are designed to address two major contributors to
landfill waste:

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NOTICE OF TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES - NEW ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTION

Sterling Ave at Dennis Road Intersection
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A new all-way stop is now in effect at this intersection to improve safety
based on community feedback and the temporary traffic conditions resulting
from the sinkhole on Heritage Landing Drive. Motorists should exercise
caution as drivers adjust to the change.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (September 8, 2025)—The Office of Family Empowerment
<https://chattanooga.gov/community-development/office-of-family-empowerment>
will soon close applications for the 2024-2025 fiscal year of the
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP

The Chattanooga Police Department welcomes Heather Holley as its new Public
Relations Coordinator.

Heather is a Chattanooga native with nearly 20 years of journalism
experience, ranging from videographer to executive producer. She was most
recently the assignment manager for Local 3 News, where she found a new
passion for sharing stories involving law enforcement.