Red Bank not raising property tax rate
Red Bank commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to pass the city's 2025 proposed budget on the first of two required votes.
Outbreaks temporarily close two Chattanooga-area animal shelters
Two Chattanooga-area animal shelters are temporarily closed due to suspected parvo outbreaks.
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Soddy-Daisy considers tax increase as other Hamilton County cities dip into reserves
As officials prepare to vote on next year's budgets, some Hamilton County municipalities are dipping into reserves or considering a property tax rate increase to make ends meet, while others are using surplus revenue from previous years.
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Hamilton County commissioners seek clarity on state law protecting mayor’s budget from cuts
The Tennessee General Assembly this year passed a law that prohibits a county commission from cutting the budget of a county mayor's office to an amount less than the previous year's budget unless the mayor agrees to the cuts.
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Law adds limits to East Ridge’s border region tax incentive expenses, adds oversight
A new state law will rein in expenses that have been allowable under Tennessee's Border Region Retail Tourism Development District and add oversight in the form of new accounting requirements.
Hamilton County Mayor Wamp proposes ‘historic investment’ in road infrastructure
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp discussed Wednesday the need for a "historic investment" in road infrastructure, proposing the transfer of $5.8 million from the county's general fund to establish a fund dedicated to county road improvement projects.
What to drink at Chattanooga breweries, beyond the beer
Even if the idea of sipping on a hoppy beer fails to leave you jumping with joy, chances are fairly good that you will, at some point, end up at one of Chattanooga's many breweries, searching the menu for the most palatable beverage option among a sea of IPAs. Lucky for those of us who don't consider ourselves craft beer connoisseurs, most Scenic City breweries offer a range of options beyond basic brews.
The best beer destinations within driving distance of Chattanooga
If you're looking for reasons to get out of town, several cities within just a few hours' drive of Chattanooga boast dozens of craft breweries ready to wow you with their fermentation skills.
State questions Hamilton County commissioner’s ‘satellite office’
Comptroller also has concerns about two chair purchases
Hamilton County Commission rejects changes to public comment procedures
Hamilton County residents can still speak before the County Commission concerning items not on the agenda without providing a week's notice to commission staff.
