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Mary Helen Montgomery

Mary Helen is the editor and creator of Chattamatters. A native Chattanoogan, she is an experienced journalist and storyteller. Her work has appeared on public radio (WUTC Chattanooga, WPLN Nashville, Here & Now from WBUR), as well as in The Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Christian Science Monitor, and on podcasts (Criminal, Slate Magazine). Awards include a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting. 

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Mary Helen's Latest Articles

Chattamatters update: We’re launching an independent newsroom

We're establishing an independent nonprofit newsroom. We have mostly paused publishing, as we gear up to serve you in a much bigger way in 2027.

Compost and glass recycling pilot: What to know to participate

NewTerra Compost and Overlooked Materials partnered with the City of Chattanooga to reduce unnecessary landfill waste.

Q. Who gets the final say on teacher raises? 

How much of a raise will teachers get this year? That question has been at the heart of the recent disagreements over the school budget between school and county leaders.

Neighborhood spotlight: Orchard Knob
How to start a business in Chattanooga

Want to know where you can get help for your small business? Here’s whats available at low- to no-cost in Chattanooga and a handy guide to making your business a reality.

Why isn’t Red Bank part of Chattanooga?

As Chattanooga expanded via annexation throughout the 1900s, some local neighborhoods evaded the city’s path. Red Bank, which became a city in 1955, was one of them.

What can our local school district decide?
Q. I’m starting to see political yard signs — are there local elections coming up? 
Want a say in local government? Join a city board or commission 
Why you should join (or start) a neighborhood association