We always tend to take pride in the growth of our community. So we are interested in the recently released figures from the 2010 U.S. government census that show Chattanooga's population has grown.
Officially, the 2010 census indicates Chattanooga has more than 167,000 residents - up from 155,000 in 2000.
But Mayor Ron Littlefield believes we may have been undercounted. So he may appeal for a review of the figures.
Why is the number important beyond "bragging rights"?
"A lot of funding" depends upon census figures, Littlefield pointed out. He wants Chattanooga to get its full, fair share.
The census figures indicate Tennessee's population increased from 5.7 million people a decade ago to 6.3 million in 2010.
The census also showed Soddy-Daisy and Collegedale are the fastest-growing Hamilton County communities.
The census is interesting. But much more important is the growth of economic opportunities - jobs - for our people. And our whole Chattanooga community certainly should be thankful that there is a lot of current good news in that important regard.