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First Black woman elected to lead local Democrats

For the first time, a Black woman was elected to chair the Hamilton County Democratic Party.

By Sarah Dolgin March 8, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Supporters applaud as Nikwonn Robinson, middle, reacts March 8, 2025, after being elected party chair during the Hamilton County Democratic Party meeting to elect new leadership. The meeting was at the Chattanooga Public Library downtown.

Fleischmann endorses Blackburn for Tennessee governor

A Chattanooga congressman has endorsed U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, for governor.

By Sarah Dolgin March 8, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / U.S. Rep Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, speaks during U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn's get-out-the-vote breakfast at Wally's Restaurant on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga on Nov. 4, 2024.

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Two Chattanooga federal offices to be cut by DOGE

Two Chattanooga area federal offices are on DOGE's chopping block.

By Sarah Dolgin March 6, 2025

Staff photo by Sarah Dolgin / The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center at 5740 Uptain Road in Chattanooga is seen on March 6, 2025. The office's lease was terminated by DOGE, according to the organization's website.

Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding

A second federal judge on Thursday extended a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.

By MICHAEL CASEY / Associated Press March 6, 2025

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Chattanooga City Council candidates prepare for runoff races

The winners of most elected positions in Chattanooga city government were decided during balloting Tuesday, but two incumbents and two challengers have a month of campaigning left.

By Mariah Franklin March 5, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / Voting booths set up for the City Election at the Glenwood Community Center. Chattanooga held its Mayoral and City Council election on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, where Chattanooga residents could go to their district’s voting site, such as Avondale Community Center and Glenwood Community Center, to cast their vote.

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Mayor Tim Kelly gets a second term to push One Chattanooga

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly was elected to a second term Tuesday night.

By Joan McClane March 4, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly speaks while celebrating his reelection at the Westin hotel on March 4, 2025.

Chattanooga City Council election means runoff races, victories for incumbents, newcomers

Three incumbents serving on the nine-member Chattanooga City Council won reelection during the city races Tuesday, and they could be joined by as many as six newcomers in the next month.

By Mariah Franklin March 4, 2025

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ron Elliott hugs a supporter at the Redbud Venue on March 4, 2025. Ron Elliott defeated Letechia Ellis to win the district 9 seat on the Chattanooga City Council.

Chattanooga voters OK out-of-state residents in city positions

Chattanooga city employees will soon be able to live in states other than Tennessee. Voters on Tuesday chose to change the municipality's charter and permit the shift after months of public discussion about police and fire department struggles with recruiting.

By Mariah Franklin March 4, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / Voting booths are set up at the Avondale Community Center for residents to cast ballots on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Final: Results for the March 4 Chattanooga city elections

Here are the unofficial final results for the March 4, 2025, Chattanooga city elections.

By Staff Report March 4, 2025

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New wave of leaders sweeps Hamilton County GOP

A new wave of leadership has been elected to represent the Hamilton County Republican Party.

By Sarah Dolgin March 1, 2025

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First Black woman elected to lead local Democrats

Fleischmann endorses Blackburn for Tennessee governor

Two Chattanooga federal offices to be cut by DOGE

Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding

Chattanooga City Council candidates prepare for runoff races

Mayor Tim Kelly gets a second term to push One Chattanooga

Chattanooga City Council election means runoff races, victories for incumbents, newcomers

Chattanooga voters OK out-of-state residents in city positions

Final: Results for the March 4 Chattanooga city elections

New wave of leaders sweeps Hamilton County GOP