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Emily Crisman

Emily Crisman became a staff writer for the Chattanooga Times Free Press in 2009. She also writes for Chatter Magazine. Emily graduated with a degree in humanities from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2006.

Contact business reporter Emily Crisman at ecrisman@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6508.


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What to know about Plan Chattanooga, the document guiding the city’s development for the next 20 years

After about four years of planning and public input, the Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt Plan Chattanooga, a citywide planning framework that outlines growth challenges and infrastructure needs over the next 20 years and provides guidance for zoning cases and physical development. Here's what citizens need to know.

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / The Chattanooga City Council meets Aug. 11, 2026, when a public hearing was held for a resolution approving Plan Chattanooga, a comprehensive plan for the city intended to outline growth challenges and infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The City Council unanimously approved the resolution Sept. 22, 2026.