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Chattanooga awarded $500,000 grant for South Chattanooga, East Lake economic opportunity priming

The City of Chattanooga was also named a finalist for a federal implementation grant ranging from $20-$50 million in funding. Chattanooga, Tenn. (January, 22, 2024) – The City of Chattanooga has been awarded a $500,000 strategy development planning grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) with the purpose of analyzing and developing […]

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Mayor’s Council for Women to host sixth annual policy conference

Women from across Tennessee will convene in Chattanooga with the Mayor’s Council for Women for two days of discussion on policy issues affecting women. Chattanooga, Tenn. (January 10, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mayor’s Council for Women is thrilled to host the sixth annual Tennessee Statewide Women’s Policy Conference, a two-day in-person conference dedicated to empowering women

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Mayor Tim Kelly releases year-end highlights, looks ahead to ‘24

In 2023, the Kelly Administration earned accolades in financial strength, made significant progress toward One Chattanooga goals, and continued its commitment to responsive and effective governing. Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 29, 2023) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and his administration released today a snapshot of the team’s achievements in 2023 as the year comes to an

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Mayor Kelly names Jermaine Freeman Chief of Staff, announces other key positions  

Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 21, 2023) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Jermaine Freeman to Chief of Staff. Freeman, formerly the mayor’s Senior Advisor for Economic Development and a leader within the administration since its beginning, has been serving as interim Chief of Staff since May of 2023.   “Jermaine is an invaluable asset

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Chattanooga Public Works paved 66 lane miles, repaired more than 18,000 potholes, cracks, and divots in 2023

The Kelly Administration has paved 200 lane miles and more than 50,000 potholes since entering office. Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 21, 2023) – As temperatures drop and Paving Season comes to a close for the year, Mayor Kelly and Chattanooga Public Works announced that 2023 was the administration’s most productive year in terms of repairing roadways,

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