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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CARTA is inching toward a future where public transportation is all-electric. A new charging station at a UTC bus stop is its next small step.
CDOT has a division dedicated to putting speed humps (and bumps and other traffic calmers) into people’s neighborhoods. Here’s how to get some.
Operators at the Hamilton County 911 Center are the very first responders to up to 2,500 emergency calls per day. Here’s what happens when you dial 911.
