Q: How can I recycle glass?
Right now, the City of Chattanooga doesn't collect glass curbside. But that could change in the near future.
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Q: How does Chattanooga’s land bank work?
With dozens of vacant tracts in its inventory, the City of Chattanooga has reactivated the land bank to subsidize small-scale affordable development.
The twist in this year’s city budget talks
Without a finalized tax rate, Chattanooga officials must agree on how to pass a budget. After their last budget meeting on May 20, they didn't.
How are budgets decided?
Government budget season is underway as officials in Hamilton County, its 10 cities and towns, and the school district decide how to spend your tax dollars.
Q: Why does City Council meet at 3:30 on a Tuesday?
Since November 2023, the voting session of Chattanooga City Council meetings has started at a different time each week.
Chattanooga’s a National Park City. What does that mean?
Chattanooga's title as the first National Park City in North America doesn't change much — it's more a recognition of the ongoing environmental work in the city.
What’s in Chattanooga’s 5-year plan to spend HUD funds?
While not guaranteed, the city expects to have $11.7 million available through 2029 to support Chattanooga families with low incomes.
What your reappraisal means for your tax bill
Property values have gone up, but it’s still up to city and county governments to decide whether tax bills will reflect the increase.
New ordinance aims to restore Chattanooga’s shrinking tree canopy
Protections for trees on city property and new requirements for developers will take effect this summer.
HCS principals condemn TN education bill
A group of local principals issued an April 9 statement opposing a Tennessee bill that could limit undocumented students’ access to public education.
Q: How does Chattanooga’s land bank work?
With dozens of vacant tracts in its inventory, the City of Chattanooga has reactivated the land bank to subsidize small-scale affordable development.
The twist in this year’s city budget talks
Without a finalized tax rate, Chattanooga officials must agree on how to pass a budget. After their last budget meeting on May 20, they didn't.
How are budgets decided?
Government budget season is underway as officials in Hamilton County, its 10 cities and towns, and the school district decide how to spend your tax dollars.
Q: Why does City Council meet at 3:30 on a Tuesday?
Since November 2023, the voting session of Chattanooga City Council meetings has started at a different time each week.
Chattanooga’s a National Park City. What does that mean?
Chattanooga's title as the first National Park City in North America doesn't change much — it's more a recognition of the ongoing environmental work in the city.
What’s in Chattanooga’s 5-year plan to spend HUD funds?
While not guaranteed, the city expects to have $11.7 million available through 2029 to support Chattanooga families with low incomes.
What your reappraisal means for your tax bill
Property values have gone up, but it’s still up to city and county governments to decide whether tax bills will reflect the increase.
New ordinance aims to restore Chattanooga’s shrinking tree canopy
Protections for trees on city property and new requirements for developers will take effect this summer.
HCS principals condemn TN education bill
A group of local principals issued an April 9 statement opposing a Tennessee bill that could limit undocumented students’ access to public education.