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Tapping into Chattanooga’s small business network
From building a business plan to finding a funder, resources for small business owners abound in Chattanooga.
Why isn’t Red Bank part of Chattanooga?
As Chattanooga expanded via annexation throughout the 1900s, some local neighborhoods evaded the city’s path. Red Bank, which became a city in 1955, was one of them.
Q. Is bulky trash pickup on a route, or on-demand? What about brush?
As of April 1, Chattanooga 311 once again takes requests for bulky trash pickup. Brush pickup remains on a regular schedule.
Q. Why isn’t the skatepark kept in better shape?
The only skatepark in Chattanooga is a mess. Despite frustration from the skating community, the Parks & Outdoors department looks to get funds for a new, multi-million dollar facility in this year’s city budget.
Q. I’m seeing more loose dogs in my neighborhood — why?
Stray dogs are causing problems throughout Chattanooga, and they’re especially acute in the East Lake neighborhood. While McKamey Animal Center, which handles animal control for the city, has free resources to help pet owners, the increase in strays is part of a nationwide sheltering crisis.
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.
TN has the lowest youth voter turnout — here's one thing that can help
We are partnering with WTCI-PBS, WUTC, and La Paz on a project aimed at young and future voters.
The city and county may borrow another $32 million for a new stadium
A new $32 million loan will help the city and county meet new Lookouts stadium cost estimates, which have climbed by tens of millions of dollars this year. Here’s what to know about who’s on the hook for the money, and how it’ll get repaid.
Community voices: How to fix our aging schools
Two months of public meetings have clarified the concerns and priorities of Hamilton County residents toward the district’s school overhaul plan. Here’s what they had to say.
'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.
Q: Is CARTA going completely electric?
CARTA is inching toward a future where public transportation is all-electric. A new charging station at a UTC bus stop is its next small step.
Q: Cars drive too fast in my neighborhood, is there anything I can do?
CDOT has a division dedicated to putting speed humps (and bumps and other traffic calmers) into people’s neighborhoods. Here’s how to get some.