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What does the city forester do?
Planting, pruning, watering — Pete Stewart's team in the Urban Forestry program ensures healthy trees line the streets and wayward limbs don’t intrude into power lines.
Why is Chattanooga getting a new federal courthouse?
The federal courthouse located in Chattanooga has been described by the federal government as being too small, not accessible, and generally in poor shape.
Bringing the shade back to our neighborhoods
A $6 million federal grant is funding around 5,000 new shade-providing trees for Chattanooga’s hottest neighborhoods.
The 230-year-old law still impacting Chattanooga
In Chattanooga, the maximum fine for speeding is $50. For illegal dumping? Also $50. In fact, Chattanooga City Court can't impose a fine greater than $50 for any violation of city code due to a unique (and really old) Tennessee law that caps punitive fines.
Video Who’s running for Chattanooga city offices (and who’s funding them)?
Anyone looking to run for Chattanooga mayor or City Council has just over a month to get on the March 4 ballot. Want to find out who's running and who's funding them? Here's how.