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Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 3, 2025) - Today, Mayor Kelly released a video previewing his administration and CARTA’s plan for parking reform in Chattanooga. View the video here.
The City of Chattanooga, in partnership with the Chattanooga Parking
Authority, CARTA, and private lot owners, is launching a multi-phase
initiative to enhance the downtown parking experience. This effort will
introduce improvements designed to make parking more convenient,
accessible, and cost-effective.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly to Present Proclamation at 36th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
WHAT:
Members of the media are invited to attend the City of Chattanooga’s 36th
Annual Arbor Day celebration.
BACKGROUND:
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will join the City’s Forestry Department and
the Chattanooga Tree Commission to celebrate the city’s 36th Annual Arbor
Day, where he will deliver brief remarks and present a proclamation
recognizing the vital role of trees and urban forestry in Chattanooga.
WHEN:
City Council Passes $29.9 Million Budget Amendment to Invest in Key
Priorities, Shore Up Police and Fire Pension Fund
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 18, 2025) - Today, Chattanooga City Council
gave unanimous final passage to the Kelly Administration’s $29.9 million
budget amendment, investing in key priorities like road paving and public
safety while transferring $18 million to the Police and Fire Pension Fund
to meet minimum recommended funding levels.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 14, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is proud
to announce construction has begun on the city’s new Business Resource
Center, a key initiative funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. With
a total budget of $1.8 million, this center will serve as a vital resource
for local entrepreneurs—especially those who have historically faced
barriers in accessing business support and funding.
Area of Downtown Chattanooga Alliance Business Improvement District saw
32% reduction in violent crime and 35% decrease in property crime from 2023
to 2024
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - Today Chattanooga Mayor Tim
Kelly and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers announced that new data
analysis shows a more than 30% decrease in crime in Downtown Chattanooga
last year.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - To better meet the needs of
Chattanoogans, the city government is asking for participation in an online
survey about what programs and services are offered at Community Centers.
The survey, which runs through February 17, can be completed online by clicking
this link <http://tinyurl.com/chattcom>.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga's
Neighborhood Services Division is excited to announce the commencement of
the 2025 Neighborhood Registration Campaign. This annual initiative invites
all Chattanooga-based Neighborhood Associations to register with the City,
ensuring up-to-date contact information, meeting schedules, and board
member details are on file.
Registration is free for eligible neighborhood groups and offers numerous
benefits, including:
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 4th, 2025) - Today Mayor Kelly released a
video challenging Chattanoogans to set a new record for turnout in a City
election and make their voices heard on the residency ballot initiative. View
the video here <https://youtu.be/VbGHL1FXBw0>.
This year’s municipal election is on March 4th, with early voting running
from February 12th to February 27th.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 28, 2025) - See below for a statement from
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly:
“Police Chief John Chambers briefed me this morning on the KKK flyers that
were found last night in some Chattanooga neighborhoods and he has assured
me that this matter will be fully investigated and the law will be
enforced. CPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying those
responsible and I urge anyone with information or video that could be
helpful to step forward.
Chattanooga sees double digit crime rate decrease for second year in a row
Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 23, 2025) - Today Mayor Kelly and Police Chief
John Chambers announced that new annual statistics show that crime
decreased by 11% overall in Chattanooga from 2023 to 2024, building on a
12% decrease from 2022 to 2023.