Our Vision
We have a simple vision: a city of healthy and thriving neighborhoods practicing local democracy. We want to achieve a city where all neighborhoods have access to the essential services they need in order to thrive like grocery stores, pharmacies, infrastructure, living wage jobs, and affordable housing for all. And most importantly, we want a city where everyday people like you take ownership of their communities and collaborate with their neighbors and fellow Chattanoogans to get results.
We believe your voice should be heard. And we believe a great way to do that is through Neighborhood Associations.
What We Do
Our work begins and ends with the Neighborhood Associations - voluntary groups of everyday people who work to make their neighborhood a better place to live. Neighborhood Associations have a long history in Chattanooga. In their current form, Neighborhood Associations began to develop in the middle to late 1900s in response to substantial changes in development across the city. Today, there are over 100+ registered Neighborhood Associations spanning every district of the City. And while Chattanooga’s Neighborhood Associations are just as diverse as the communities they represent, they all have a common goal - improving overall neighborhood life.
Here’s how we help Neighborhood Associations accomplish their missions:
Responsibilities
- Seek to improve the quality of life of residents
- Increase the number of Neighborhood Associations
- Focus on underserved communities in the city