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Ian-Alijah Bey

Ian-Alijah is an experienced visual design artist with a background in video production and graphic design. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, where he grew a love for storytelling and cinematography.

He’s been awarded for several short films throughout his career including a multinational award from Lift-Off Global Film Studios. When he’s not creating art, you can find him enjoying a hot bowl of ramen with his headphones on.

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Ian-Alijah's Latest Articles

Video The fate of condemned houses

Most condemned houses get back up to code, but with the city’s limited demolition budget, some can stay boarded up for a long, long time.

Video Chattanooga in 2023 — here’s what we learned

Your curiosity fueled a year of Chattamatters stories. From the local hip-hop scene to the nitty-gritty of local government — here's a glimpse at what found out over a bustling 12 months for Chattanooga.

Video Why does Chattanooga have a city and a county mayor?

Tim Kelly and Weston Wamp may share the job title “mayor,” but they are leaders of two fundamentally different types of government with different sets of responsibilities.

Video Chattanooga’s world-class mountain biking scene

Hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails are within a short drive of downtown Chattanooga, including trails at Walden's Ridge Park, the "first of its kind in the country."

Q: Do condemned houses have to be torn down?
Q: Why are there two mayors for Chattanooga and Hamilton County?
Q: How much money do City Council members make, and how is it decided? 
Video What happens when you call 911?

Operators at the Hamilton County 911 Center are the very first response to over 2000 emergency calls that come in each day. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you call 911.

How do I get rid of kerosene and pesticides that I no longer need?
‘We broke the barrier’: Charles White III remembers trailblazing baseball in Chattanooga

Charles White III played on one of the last all-Black semi-pro baseball teams in Chattanooga — the Stars. Here’s his story about growing up playing in segregated leagues and finally breaking the color barrier.