• Accountability | Expectation for the service provider and residents to help ensure the project’s success
• Services | Suggested onsite resources and services to support residents and the surrounding community
• Property Improvements & Aesthetics | Improvements to the building and grounds as part of the renovation process
• Operations | Policies and procedures to ensure successful daily management of the complex
• Community Engagements | Ongoing ways to engage the community in the project

Some of the most frequent community suggestions:

• Plans for facade improvements (think: landscaping + the integration of indoor and outdoor community spaces)
• 24/7 onsite security or active monitoring
• Resident transportation + employment referrals
• Onsite life skills training classes
• Onsite mental health care staff + case workers

Upcoming important dates:

• Feb. 15 | Deadline to submit proposals
• Week of March 4 | City will notify awardees

• Home Buyer Happy Hour | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This class will cover all the things you might encounter as a first-time home buyer.
• Next Level Comedy Showcase | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $12 | Watch a showcase of comics chosen based on their rising status in the comedy industry.

• Get Schooled: Native Animals | Friday, Jan. 27 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | Donation | Spend the afternoon at Reflection Riding to learn more about the animal ambassadors and how to help save them.
• Tinsley Ellis: Acoustic Songs & Stories | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St., Chattanooga | $25 | Head to The Signal to watch Ellis perform some of his most popular songs — and a few classics — on his 1937 National Steel and 1969 Martin D-35.
• “Pride & Prejudice” | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | This adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel is appropriate for all ages to enjoy.

• BrickUniverse Chattanooga LEGO® Fan Expo | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $14.99-$24.99 | Join fellow fans for a weekend of LEGO creations, artists, building zones, vendors, and more.
• A Cold One Beer Fest | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St., Chattanooga | $12-$45 | Enjoy an incredible selection of craft beers and cider while listening to live music at this event.

• AFG Lunar New Year Festival 2023 | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1 p.m. | Asian Food & Gifts of Chattanooga, 3639 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a firecracker show + traditional lion and dragon dances.

• 44º | Morning clouds | 15% chance of rain ⛅

• CARTA is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with free rides on all bus services today, Jan. 26. CARTA was established on Jan. 28, 1973 by the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County governments — happy birthday, CARTA. 🚉

• The Chattery will celebrate Black History Month with several events throughout the month of February, including “The History of Hip-Hop” and a game night with DJ MCPRO.

• A new coffee shop, The Livingstone, recently opened in the space next to Amani Ya Juu in Highland Park. The shop offers drinks and pastries Tuesdays-Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. ☕

• Chattanooga FC is opening the season this Saturday, Jan. 28 against Atlanta United FC at Finley Stadium. Kickoff will begin at 3 p.m., with tickets available online.

• Ice on the Landing’s 2023 Skillet Curling Competition will take place this weekend, Jan. 28-29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The competition is free (and lots of fun) to watch. 🍳

• While Chattanooga chefs were (in our opinion) robbed in the 2023 James Beard Award Semi-finalists announcement, there is some good news. Clinton Gray, Derrick Moore + Emanuel Reed of Slim & Husky’s Nashville made the list. You can check out the local Slim & Husky’s on MLK Boulevard.

• The Salvation Army of Chattanooga recently received a $500,000 check from the Chattanooga Gas Foundation. The check will go towards supporting The Salvation Army’s three main areas of focus — prison release and reentry, early intervention and prevention, and the Pathway of Hope program.

• Did you know that ChattState offers programs of study that transfer to colleges and universities throughout the country? Tennessee Transfer Pathways allows community college graduates to transfer to four-year institutions like UTC, UT-Knoxville, MTSU, Tennessee Tech, and more, as well as several schools in GA and KY.*

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• Erase credit card interest until nearly 2025? Sounds good to us. This balance transfer card can do just that, providing you up to 21 months for the important stuff: travel, education, good food, time with family, or paying off debt. Apply today in minutes.*

• While Warner Park’s Miracle Playground will be closed until further notice, the rest of the park — including tennis courts and ball fields — will remain open.

• Oddstory Brewing Co.
• TailGate Brewery Chattanooga
• Wanderlinger Brewing Co.
• Tanasi Brewing & Supplies