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This one’s for the North Chattanooga neighbors

Meet the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association
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Do you live in North Chattanooga? Get connected with your local Neighborhood Association. | Photo by @bridgetobrow
If you live within the bounds of Barton Avenue and Old Dallas Road, you have a new local resource right on your street in the form of the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association (NCNA).

Spearheaded by a four-person team that includes President Alison Poole and Treasurer Ben Connor, the association recently held its first meeting earlier in February to connect with the community and gain interest while establishing guidelines for how it will operate.

Poole said that recent news that directly impacts the area (think: Frazier Avenue reconfiguration + Hamilton County Schools Facilities Plan) sparked the interest to gather folks so the neighborhoods could have a unified voice.

“I think the potential impact is going to be far reaching because we are going to be community-led to address issues,” she said.

Connor added that one of NCNA’s biggest goals is to offer a space that is inclusive and shows fair representation when going to civic forums. He added that when drawing up the boundaries, they also wanted to include the folks in the nearby apartments and gated communities.

North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association map of district from Old Dallas Road to Barton Avenue

If your house is located within the yellow markers, get connected to share your thoughts on a hyper-local scale.

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Map provided by North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association

NCNA encompasses Old Dallas Road/East Dallas Road, the homes just north of Frazier Avenue, Barton Avenue, Hixson Pike, Market Street, and Dallas Road. Read up on the bylaws. Note: The association’s officials are serving as interim until an election can be held at a later time.

Five committees also make up the association. Let’s dive into the focus areas.

Beautification + Environmental Sustainability | 15 members
Working in three steps — eliminating eye sores (conducting bi-annual trash pickup days, addressing abandoned cars in neighborhoods, etc.), educating residents on resources like 311 + how to streamline issues, and creating and maintaining green spaces with future development, monarch way stations, etc.

Is this your neighborhood? Get connected and stop by the next meeting on Thursday, April 4 at the Frances B. Wyatt Community Center starting at 7 p.m.
Addressing roads, schools, and more
 
Events
Wednesday, March 6
  • UTC Photo Night | Wednesday, March 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | Free | Hear presentations + see photos from nationally-recognized and award-winning photographers as well as UTC alumni in this showcase.
  • Elqui Wines Chilean Wine Dinner | Wednesday, March 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Whitebird at The Edwin Hotel, 102 Walnut St., Chattanooga | $140 | Spend a night experiencing a taste of Chile with a special-curated six-course meal + wine pairing, led by winemaker Steffan Jorgensen.
Thursday, March 7
  • Lantern Making Playshop | Thursday, March 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Make your own LED lantern or hat for the upcoming Light Up Chatt Parade.
Friday, March 8
  • Oysti Artful dinner | Friday, March 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Love, EROS, 45 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $105 | Celebrate International Women’s Day with an oyster soiree, art, design, and wine.
  • “The Vagina Monologues” | Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10 | Times vary | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $18-$20 | Watch the city’s first all-Black female cast of the 1996 episodic play — recommended for mature audiences.
Saturday, March 9
  • Herbal Tinctures 101 | Saturday, March 9 | 12-2:30 p.m. | Bird Fork Farm, 261 Lewis Cross Rd., Dunlap | $65 | Learn the craft of herbal tincture like preparation, harvesting tips, straining, and more pro tips — please note that the farm is located in the central time zone.
Events calendar here
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✈️ Now open: Inside Chattanooga Airport’s new $28 million terminal
Three rotating photos of Chattanooga Airport's renovation.
DYK: You can get to almost anywhere in the world from CHA with just one connection. | Renderings provided by Chattanooga Airport
Fasten your seat belts, because Chattanooga Airport’s (CHA) largest terminal expansion in more than 30 years is now open.

With 36,000+ sqft of renovations in total, the airport’s existing terminal has been thoroughly elevated. Think: More gates, more convenience, more ways to get through security, and less waiting.

CHA’s $28 million makeover includes:
  • A terminal expansion of 26,000 sqft
  • A brand new concourse
  • A larger TSA security screening area with two state-of-the-art CT scanners + a liquid disposal area
  • Two new gates (with jet bridges), operated by Delta Air Lines
  • A full-service restaurant and bar by Tailwind Concessions (post-security) with seating for 70 in the dining area + 24 at the bar
  • A new business center
  • New furniture
  • More restrooms, a nursing room, and a dedicated pet relief area
  • An enhanced gift shop
  • Easy + affordable parking
Bonus: The existing concourse got a face-lift, too. Expect new flooring, refurbished with carpet and terrazzo.
See inside the new terminal
News Notes
Community
  • All children enrolled in Head Start + Early Head Start in Hamilton County can now receive a Chattanooga Public Library card at no cost. Note: The cards will be good for one year and will be automatically renewed each year the student is enrolled. Apply online.
Closing
  • Local art gallery Area 61 announced in a Facebook post that it will close its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when its lease comes to an end. Until then, folks can enjoy the gallery’s exhibits featuring the work of 30 local artists during its operational hours.
Open
  • Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is now open at 5118 Hixon Pk. The restaurant’s second Chattanooga location at 410 Broad St. is slated to open in early April. (WDEF)
Announced
  • Cempa Community Care announced its annual Strides of March celebration will undergo a formatting change for 2024. Previously a group walk, this year’s event will be a brunch format at The Big Chill & Grill on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cause
  • The Chambliss Center for Children will host a virtual Foster Care Info Night on Tuesday, March 19. The event is free + open to the public to learn more about the process and have their questions answered. Call 423-693-2580 or send an email to register and receive the Zoom link.
Biz
  • Deb Socia, the president + CEO of The Enterprise Center, has announced her plans to retire later this year. The nonprofit’s board of directors is seeking her replacement and the search is expected to be completed by summer. Those interested in the application process can inquire via email.
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Fun Fact
 
Community

A look inside Chattanooga’s Latino community

Community needs identified in La Paz’s survey
The team of La Paz Chattanooga sitting on a couch in front of a colorful mural in their office.
Let’s get into the data. | Photo provided by La Paz Chattanooga
Local nonprofit La Paz Chattanooga recently held a Community Needs Assessment survey to discover key gaps within the Latino neighborhoods in the city. Now, we’re talking about the results from over 300 responses.

Quick demographics
  • 67% female
  • 78% between 18-45 years of age
  • 89% born in a Latin American country to one or more Latino parents
  • ~67% reported weekly income as $600 or less
  • 76% indicated Spanish as primary language, while 26% stated fluency in English
Major findings
  • Childcare | 40% of respondents said they didn’t have childcare due to cost.
  • Health insurance | 61% reported not having insurance due to cost, lack of understanding, etc.
  • Overall health | 30% cited not seeking needed healthcare services due to cost, language barriers, fear, lack of understanding, etc.
  • Education | 93% think that higher education is an option for their children, with 80% being a part of the public school system.
What happens next? Find out below.
Using the data
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