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.
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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.
Video Who runs cities? In some places, it’s not the mayor’s job
Mayors aren’t always the chief executive of cities. Most municipalities in the U.S have an unelected leader — a city manager hired by the local legislative body.
Letting in the sunshine: What to know about open records and public meetings
Two Tennessee laws give citizens the right to attend all local government meetings and request records — including emails and texts — sent by elected officials as part of their jobs.
‘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.
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.
Video Who runs cities? In some places, it’s not the mayor’s job
Mayors aren’t always the chief executive of cities. Most municipalities in the U.S have an unelected leader — a city manager hired by the local legislative body.
Letting in the sunshine: What to know about open records and public meetings
Two Tennessee laws give citizens the right to attend all local government meetings and request records — including emails and texts — sent by elected officials as part of their jobs.
‘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.