Dear Friend, 

Thanks for taking a moment to read this brief update. As your mayor, I’m committed to leading a local government that’s effective, responsive, and transparent – so I just want to take a minute to highlight some of the things my team and I have been working on to make sure Chattanooga continues to be a great place to call home. 

As always, if you have questions, input, or if I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mayor@chattanooga.gov.

Sincerely,

Tim Kelly

Mayor, City of Chattanooga

What's New in Chattanooga

We unveiled the One Westside Plan, a collaborative redevelopment project that will create new housing, jobs, education opportunities, and a whole new neighborhood for downtown – all connected to the iconic riverfront. Learn more at onewestside.info. 

A new fire station is coming to Eastdale! We're replacing Fire Station 15 with a new, state-of-the-art building to ensure that CFD has the space and equipment they need to keep Chattanoogans safe. 

We're preserving the Scenic City's natural beauty by cleaning up Chattanooga Creek. A new floating barrier will catch litter and other debris before it flows into the Tennessee River. Thanks to all our partners!

We've extended our community center operating hours for the summer! All community centers now be open Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Find the community center nearest you and see upcoming programming at cha.city/communitycenters.

Looking for affordable housing? Join our affordable homeownership resource fair June 12 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center! At the event, we'll launch a new home buyer grant and loan program to make home ownership more accessible to residents. 

In the Community

I was thrilled to the first pitch for this season of Chattanooga Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)! This program by Major League Baseball and the City of Chattanooga brings baseball and softball opportunities to local kids aged 13-18. Want me to attend an event? Request an appearance here! 

McKamey Animal Center is at capacity and needs your help. As proud rescue pet parents, Ginny and I hope you'll join us in adding a furry friend to your family! See adoptable pets now at cha.city/mckamey. Can't adopt? Consider fostering!

I recently joined Paul Shahen from Local 3 News for "On Par with Paul." Check it out! And before you go negative on my game, keep in mind that I hadn't played in a few years!

Upcoming Opportunities

• Do you know a high school student who is passionate about leadership and service? Encourage them to apply for the Mayor's Youth Council at cha.city/myc! Applicants must be preparing for their junior or senior year in high school, and the deadline to apply is July 1.
• Looking to beat the heat? Warner Park Pool, Carver Center Pool, and the Coolidge Park Fountains are open now! Click here to see pool hours. 

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