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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 How to use Chattanooga’s open data portal

Chattanooga’s open data portal, chattadata.org, lets you dig into a catalog of hundreds of public datasets, including police incidents and city spending.

Video Will backyard apartments help with housing affordability?

Accessory dwelling units were legalized everywhere in Chattanooga earlier this year.

Video Chattanooga’s local historic districts

Chattanooga has four local historic districts: St. Elmo, Battery Place, Fort Wood, and Ferger Place.

Video What do the TN constitutional amendments really mean?

We spoke with UTC Professor of Public Administration Chris Acuff about what the four state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot really mean.

Video The benefits of composting and how to start

When food waste goes to a landfill, it doesn't get the oxygen and moisture it needs to decompose. In a landfill, food creates a substantial amount of greenhouse gas.

Why some ‘recyclable’ plastics are landfilled
Chattanooga 101: Tips for locals, new and old
Recycling: Where does it go & what’s the cost?
Video Chattanooga City Council District 8 candidate interviews

Chattamatters interviewed Marie Mott and Marvene Noel, the two finalists for the Chattanooga City Council District 8 seat. They will compete in a runoff election on September 15, 2022.

You might be recycling wrong, here’s why

Chattanoogans put large amounts of materials that aren’t recyclable or that contaminate the stream into their curbside bins.