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Chattanooga Rises 26 Spots in Milken “Best-Performing Cities” Ranking

Ranking of 46 is the highest in at least 12 years, driven by strong economic growth and progress on affordable housing and broadband access. Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 7, 2024) – Today Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Chattanooga rose 26 places in the latest Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities rankings, moving up to 46 from 72, placing […]

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Kelly Administration secures top finance talent for CFO; City Council approves appointment of Javaid Majid

Majid joins the City of Chattanooga from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he spent more than 35 years working as a financial professional for Salt Lake County. Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 6, 2024) – The Chattanooga City Council approved, without opposition, Mayor Tim Kelly’s selection for the administration’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tuesday. Javaid Majid

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Mayor Kelly and Chairs Eversole and Dotley announce final stadium deal: Lookouts now to cover 20% of increased construction costs

Maximum TIF reimbursement limited to $112m; everything over to be the private sector’s responsibility. Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 29, 2024) – Mayor Tim Kelly, Chairman Jeff Eversole, and Chairwoman Raquetta Dotley have secured a final deal for the residents of Hamilton County and Chattanooga regarding the mixed-use stadium in the South Broad District. The final deal

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City of Chattanooga to offer resource fair for homeowners looking to sustain property

The fair will provide resources around improving homes, credit counseling, and estate planning for current homeowners. Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 25, 2024) –  The City of Chattanooga is excited to host current homeowners for its Housing Sustainability Fair, an opportunity for homeowners to learn about resources related to home improvements, utility relief, credit counseling, and estate

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