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TN has the lowest youth voter turnout — here’s one thing that can help
We are partnering with WTCI-PBS, WUTC, and La Paz on a project aimed at young and future voters.
Video The final(?) deal to pay for the Lookouts stadium
Chattanooga City Council approved a final proposal from Mayor Tim Kelly's administration about how to fund the new Lookouts stadium. Here's what's in it.
The city and county may borrow another $32 million for a new stadium
A new $32 million loan will help the city and county meet new Lookouts stadium cost estimates, which have climbed by tens of millions of dollars this year. Here’s what to know about who’s on the hook for the money, and how it’ll get repaid.
Video What TN sunshine laws mean for local government
In Tennessee, all meetings of government bodies must be open to the public, and citizens have the right to request records of any government business done the local and state level, including officials’ emails and texts.
Video Who’s paying for the Lookouts stadium cost increase?
An extra $32 million is needed to cover projected increase in stadium construction costs. That's in addition to the $80 million in bonds already authorized by the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
Video What the Hamilton County Commission does
With a budget of around $1 billion, the Hamilton County Commission uses its funding control to direct policy across county departments, from public schools to the county jail to the Health Department.
Community voices: How to fix our aging schools
Two months of public meetings have clarified the concerns and priorities of Hamilton County residents toward the district’s school overhaul plan. Here’s what they had to say.
‘Nothing is permanent’: Chattanooga’s evolving public art landscape
Public art officials in Chattanooga work to create a lasting artistic legacy across the city. But sometimes, old, damaged, or dangerous pieces have to go.
Video What’s going on with the riverfront lights?
Chattanooga City Council confirmed a recommendation to remove the huge stainless steel pillars illuminating the Chattanooga Pier, which were a cornerstone of the Ross’s Landing redevelopment in the early 2000s.