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Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 16, 2025) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly invites
residents to participate in the next Open Office Hours event. Mayor Kelly
launched this initiative after taking office in 2021 to offer residents a
regular opportunity to meet with him and his staff face-to-face, share
concerns, and help guide the direction of city policy and resources.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 16, 2025) – Chattanooga has been selected as the
official Team Base Camp Host City for Auckland City Football Club
<https://www.aucklandcityfc.com/> (Auckland City FC) of Auckland, New
Zealand, during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
<https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025>, taking

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is rolling
out the blue and gold carpet for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(UTC) Mocs men's basketball team following their historic win at the
National Invitation Tournament (NIT). On Wednesday, April 17, 2025, the
city will host a celebratory parade through downtown Chattanooga,
culminating in a high-energy community pep rally in Miller Park.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 8, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted on second reading to give final passage to the first comprehensive update to the city’s tree ordinance in more than 35 years.

“Chattanooga’s future depends on smart, balanced growth, and that includes protecting the natural assets that make our city so special,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “This new ordinance ensures we can continue to grow responsibly while preserving and expanding our tree canopy.”

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 4, 2025) - This afternoon the Mayor's Office
learned that Chattanooga received a letter dated February 7th informing
city government that city data was affected by the Nationwide Recovery
Services breach. That letter is viewable at this link
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TLNEUphjZsockN0m0dSpy64t2xd1U7k/view?usp=sharing>
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Updated ordinance allows more flexibility, provides clarity for businesses, offers more support for public art.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted on first reading to approve the first comprehensive update to the city’s sign ordinance in more than 25 years.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 25, 2025) - Today, the Kelly Administration
unveiled a new proposed tree ordinance aimed at preserving the city’s tree
canopy while ensuring responsible development. The ordinance is focused on
replacement, not restriction, offering flexible options for developers to
maintain Chattanooga’s urban forest.

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2025) - The City of Chattanooga is calling
for vendors to sign up to be City suppliers. This initiative aims to ensure
that small, local, and traditionally disadvantaged businesses are
considered when the City purchases goods and services.

WHAT:

The City of Chattanooga will host the Inauguration ceremony for the Mayor
and members of the Chattanooga City Council. This event marks the beginning
of a new term for the City’s elected leaders as they take the oath of
office and affirm their commitment to serving the Chattanooga community.

WHEN:

Monday, April 14, 2025
10:00 AM (Doors Open at 9:00 AM)

WHERE:

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

399 McCallie Ave

RSVP:

Members of the public can RSVP at cha.city/inauguration