Growth & Development
The latest Growth & Development coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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Chattanooga tourism study suggests addition of indoor sports complex
As it competes with surrounding communities for athletic events, Hamilton County may need to construct a large indoor sports complex if it wants to keep up with demand, according to a recent study.
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‘Pretty darn close’: Developer of The Bend says projections will pan out
A study provided to elected officials before they approved a special tax district for a 28-block development on Chattanooga's Westside predicted the site would produce more than $9.5 million of new tax revenue last year, but the site produced none.
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Chattanooga riverfront renovation to bring shade, restaurants, other amenities
Come November, urban planners expect to begin a multimillion dollar project aimed at revitalizing Chattanooga's downtown riverfront, making it a park that residents use on a more daily basis.
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Midgate Commons mixed-use development planned in Red Bank
A mixed-use development known as Midgate Commons is planned for a parcel on Morrison Springs Road in Red Bank just off Highway 27.
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Hamilton County Commission gives Wamp authority to withdraw from planning agency
The Hamilton County Commission voted 7-4 Wednesday to allow Mayor Weston Wamp to sever the county's contract with a planning agency it shares with the city of Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga area home starts saw steep decline in 2025
Chattanooga and Hamilton County saw a decline in new housing starts in 2025 compared to 2024, highlighting affordability issues for both home builders and buyers.
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‘Not now, not ever’: Hamilton County commission split over splitting from planning agency
Hamilton County Commissioners were split in a heated debate over a proposal that would lead to a separate planning agency for unincorporated county developments, despite being partially funded by taxes from city residents.
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Signal Mountain planning board OKs 106-home subdivision
The Signal Mountain Planning Commission voted Thursday to grant preliminary approval to a 106-home subdivision proposed by developer Ben Peppers on Shackleford Ridge Road.
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Construction delays around Lookouts stadium will cost taxpayers, county attorney says
A delayed project to build an apartment complex and office building by the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium will soon cost taxpayers, Hamilton County Attorney Janie Varnell told developers in a letter.
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Hamilton County leaders seek Chattanooga city notice of tax breaks for developers
The Hamilton County Commission has unanimously passed a resolution chastising city of Chattanooga officials for tax breaks given to developers without consulting county leaders.
