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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.

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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.

Signs for the times: What’s in Chattanooga’s new sign ordinance?

New rules for business advertising in Chattanooga aim to modernize the city's 1980s-era sign ordinance.

What to know about the City Council runoffs

Voters in districts 6 and 8 will choose the final makeup of Chattanooga City Council in two runoff races. Early voting is happening now.

City savings: How high is too high?

When Chattanooga’s city savings account reached about $153 million last June, officials decided it was time to start spending.

Charter change & Council runoffs: Understanding the election results

With typical low turnout, voters reelected Mayor Tim Kelly and voted in three incumbent and four new City Council representatives. Two City Council seats will go to a runoff. 

It’s Election Day! Here’s what to know.

Chattanooga voters are heading to polls today to elect new city leadership. On the ballot: all nine City Council seats, the mayor, and a charter referendum.

How a PILOT works

The economic development tool known as PILOT has been used for decades in our community. With proposed changes to their rules, here's a refresher on how they work. 

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.