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.
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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.
Should Chattanooga’s first responders have to live in Tennessee?
In March, voters will decide whether to amend Chattanooga's charter to allow city employees to live out-of-state. The city’s fire and police departments say the change would fill recruitment gaps.
Incumbents hold firm in Nov. 5 election
A whopping 73% of registered voters in Hamilton County turned out on Nov. 5, 2024, to choose their local, state, and federal representatives. In one race, a single vote decided the outcome. Here’s how they all shook out.
Video The alcohol question on Hamilton County ballots
Voters living in unincorporated Hamilton County (folks outside any city or town limits) will find booze on their Nov. 5 ballots. There's a referendum on whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic drinks that their customers can drink on-site. Here's what that means.
On-site liquor is on the ballot for unincorporated Hamilton County
Voters in unincorporated Hamilton County will decide whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for customers to drink on-site.
Video How elections are secured in Hamilton County, TN
Get a behind-the-scenes view of the ballot counting and election security procedures at the Hamilton County Election Commission.
How Chattanooga got its flag
The creation of 1990s City Council member Dave Crockett, Chattanooga's official flag has quietly waved for the past 12 years. Here's its story.
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.
Should Chattanooga’s first responders have to live in Tennessee?
In March, voters will decide whether to amend Chattanooga's charter to allow city employees to live out-of-state. The city’s fire and police departments say the change would fill recruitment gaps.
Incumbents hold firm in Nov. 5 election
A whopping 73% of registered voters in Hamilton County turned out on Nov. 5, 2024, to choose their local, state, and federal representatives. In one race, a single vote decided the outcome. Here’s how they all shook out.
Video The alcohol question on Hamilton County ballots
Voters living in unincorporated Hamilton County (folks outside any city or town limits) will find booze on their Nov. 5 ballots. There's a referendum on whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic drinks that their customers can drink on-site. Here's what that means.
On-site liquor is on the ballot for unincorporated Hamilton County
Voters in unincorporated Hamilton County will decide whether to allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for customers to drink on-site.
Video How elections are secured in Hamilton County, TN
Get a behind-the-scenes view of the ballot counting and election security procedures at the Hamilton County Election Commission.
How Chattanooga got its flag
The creation of 1990s City Council member Dave Crockett, Chattanooga's official flag has quietly waved for the past 12 years. Here's its story.