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Will the new zoning code change the landscape of Chattanooga?

Chattanooga has an all new zoning ordinance focused on future growth and sustainable housing prices. Here's how planner expect it to change the city.

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We’ve heard plenty about November — but what’s on the Aug. 1 ballot?

Early voting is happening now for the Aug. 1 election in Hamilton County! And we’re here to get you ready to hit the polls. Check out the Chattamatters voter guide to learn more about what’s on the ballot, who the candidates are, and where and when you can vote. It’s all right there — check it out through the link in our bio.

Video Who’s paying for the new Lookouts stadium? A look back

As developers broke ground on the new Lookouts stadium, here’s a look back at how the funding came together, and who’s on the hook for the $115 million project.

Q. Who gets the final say on teacher raises? 

How much of a raise will teachers get this year? That question has been at the heart of the recent disagreements over the school budget between school and county leaders.

Video Why aren’t there more public pools?

Chattanoogans who responded to a survey published in the recent Parks & Outdoors Plan ranked swimming pools as one of the “most needed” types of facilities — 71% of respondents said the city has too few public pools.

Video 4 takeaways from the approved city budget

Chattanooga City Council gave the final OK to the city's upcoming fiscal year budget. From a decline in property tax growth to $2 million for a new skatepark, here are some key budget takeaways.

Video The last hurdle for teacher raises

The Hamilton County Commission will vote June 26 on a budget passed by the school board. It includes around $20 million in extra local funds for teachers raises, a far higher compensation package than in the budget proposal favored by County Mayor Weston Wamp.

Home prices are high — why is property tax revenue ‘incredibly low’? 
Video How much will teacher raises be?

The Hamilton County School Board has two options for a school employee pay package in the upcoming budget: a 5% raise that Superintendent Justin Robertson presented to the County Commission or a 3% pay bump proposed by County Mayor Weston Wamp in response.

Does local sales tax stay local?