The nonprofit Enterprise Center is cooperating with an inquiry by the FBI into Chattanooga City Council member Demetrus Coonrod’s work with its Tech Goes Home computer skills program.
Coonrod is a two-term member of the Chattanooga City Council and is challenging state Rep. Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga, for his seat in the Tennessee General Assembly. Her council term ends in April 2025. The Democratic primary for Hakeem’s seat is in August.
On March 4, the city auditor, the city attorney and members of the Chattanooga City Council received an anonymous email alleging abnormalities with the classes she was teaching through the Tech Goes Home program. The program offers digital literacy training, and attendees learn how to access finance, telehealth and other increasingly online services.
“Over the past two decades, The Enterprise Center has earned the respect and trust of our community and takes any accusation of wrongdoing by one of our many vendors extremely seriously,” a statement from the nonprofit said. “While we cannot confirm or deny any federal investigation at this time, we remain committed to working with any and all investigations into this matter.”