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🏘️ Updates for affordable housing incentives

Bill signed to allow incentives for housing affordability in Tennessee
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
See how a new bill will impact Chattanooga’s efforts in providing affordable housing. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
More affordable housing developments may come to Chattanooga due to the recent legislature signed by Governor Bill Lee.

The new state law will allow local governments to offer no-cost incentives (think: density bonuses or reducing parking requirements) to builders for affordable housing developments.

In Chattanooga, the city will be able to offer local incentives that work with the PILOT reform + an upcoming zoning reform. Here’s a breakdown of a few incentive examples.

Increasing density allowance
A city or county can choose to reduce the land area required per housing unit — allowing more homes to be built on a piece of land. This spreads out fixed costs + reduces home sizes, making it possible to offer lower-priced homes.

Lowering parking requirements
A city or county can choose to reduce construction costs by reducing the regulations that require a minimum number of parking spaces per home — this can create savings of up to $14,000 per home.

Allowing priority permitting
A city or county can choose to give priority during the permitting process to projects “that include attainable homes.” Think: Faster permitting reduces the carrying costs for developers in the pre-development stage.

Chief Housing Officer for the City of Chattanooga Nicole Heyman said the previous Tennessee law was highly restrictive + held the city back when looking for tools to make housing more affordable.

“Using this law, we can work with housing developers and create pathways for them to reduce their rents without forcing them to sacrifice their project’s viability,” said Heyman.

NOOGAtoday | City Hall

The Chattanooga City Council will vote to approve an ordinance for the new framework.

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Photo by @cityofchattanooga

So, now that the bill’s been signed — what’s next?

Each municipality wishing to adopt the new framework will have to pass a local ordinance detailing the local incentives + process. Once adopted, developers and builders can opt in through a written notice of interest, and projects that meet the criteria will go through a review process for approval or denial by the Regional Planning Commission.

Note: The Kelly Administration is currently working on an ordinance to present to City Council.
 
Events
Friday, June 7
  • Nightfall | Friday, June 7 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Miller Park and Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend the night enjoying lawn games, a market, food trucks, and hear tunes by John “Papa” Gros + Tropic Sõl.
Saturday, June 8
  • Adventure Trek | Saturday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 140 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | $0-$250 | Grab the family for a scavenger hunt around downtown + enjoy music, games, vendors, and more.
  • Art After Dark | Saturday, June 8 | 6 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | The Hunter Museum of American Art’s staff will teach teens Japanese paper marbling and paper-making techniques.
  • Marvel Super Hero Night — Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Forward Madison | Saturday, June 8 | 6:30 p.m. | CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, Chattanooga | $17-$84 | Dress as your fave superhero + arrive early to snag an exclusive Marvel x Chattanooga Red Wolves poster.*
Sunday, June 9
  • Summer Yoga in the Park | Sunday, June 9 | 9-10 a.m. | Renaissance Park, 133 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Relax, stretch, and soak up the sun in a guided flow with YogaNooga — bring your own mat.
  • Soul Roll | Sunday, June 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Chatt Town Skate Park, 1801 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free | Listen to tunes spun by DJ Mixx while you skate — a limited number of free skate rental vouchers will be available.
Monday, June 10
  • Hoop It Up | Monday, June 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $49.87 | Craft hoop earrings with jewelry maker Teresea Patton.
Events calendar here
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Eat

Meet your new dinner date: Purple Carrot plant-based meals
A green caraf and glass, plate of vegetarian noodles, and plate of limes on a green table.
Purple Carrot’s nutritious meals are loaded with flavor. | Photo by Purple Carrot
Introducing your secret weapon against boring, tasteless meals: Purple Carrot.

Purple Carrot offers chef-prepared, fully plant-based meals that are ready to eat in under two minutes. Prefer to cook yourself? Opt for meal kits or shop plant-based grocery items from a fully stocked “plantry.”

This spring, Purple Carrot is ushering in the warm weather with vibrant, seasonal meals like roasted red pepper farro bowls with chickpeas and mint (yum).
Pick your Purple Carrot plan
News Notes
Closed
  • After 88 years of serving the Red Bank community, Cooley’s clothing store has closed its doors. The family-operated spot has been owned by three generations, but current owner Janet Reeve cited there is not a fourth generation to keep the store going. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Development
  • A new Food City has broken ground over on Lee Highway. The upcoming 56,000-sqft grocery store will feature an in-store bakery and deli, a fresh food bar, energy-conserving methods like LED lights, and more. When complete, the store will replace the existing location in the area + bring 50-75 new jobs.
Traffic
  • The SR 153 South Bridge will close today, June 7 at 9 p.m. through Monday, June 11 at 6 a.m. for continued repairs over the Chickamauga Dam. Prepare for detours.
Edu
  • The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is considering proposals to increase undergraduate in-state tuition + mandatory fees for programs for all of its campuses — with a 3% ($304) raise for UTC. The public is invited to comment on the proposal now through Thursday, June 20.
Announced
  • Hey there 423… we mean 729. New callers will soon be assigned a different area code for Chattanooga. Starting Monday, Aug. 5, the area code 729 will be added to our directory. Note: Numbers that have the 423 area code will not change. (NewsChannel 9)
Community
  • The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts will host a Summer Vintage Porch Sale series on select Saturdays beginning tomorrow, June 8 through Saturday, July 27. Each sale, located at 412 E. 2nd St., will have a theme — with tomorrow’s being vases + baskets.
Number
  • 80. That’s how many sites the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga will serve meals to during its Summer Feeding Program. The initiative helps provide those 18 years and younger with healthy meals on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check out the site list for Hamilton + Bradley Counties.
Cause
  • PORCH Chattanooga will work with the Northside Neighborhood House as its first nonprofit partner. Food donations will be accepted the week of Monday, June 24 + those interested in participating in porch pickups can send a message via Facebook for details.
Sports
  • Chattanooga Titans Fans will host a special radio show event on Wednesday, June 13 at TailGate Brewery. From 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., you can meet the crew behind Titans Radio, including the “Voice of the Titans,” Mike Keith.
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Pets
  • Bowl goals for dogs = Premium proteins. Vibrant veggies. Tantalizing textures. Be the dog parent who keeps mealtime exciting with 50% off Nom Nom’s pre-portioned, freshly-made meals.*
 
Eat

🍩 You donut want to miss this

Celebrate National Donut Day in Chattanooga
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We love donuts in all their unique shapes, sizes, and flavors. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
National Donut Day is today, June 7, and we’re sharing some spots around town to get a sweet treat.

Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe, 215 E. Main St. | Try out the donuts served with a berry sauce + whipped mascarpone on pizza nights (every Thursday and Friday).

Belle Chocolates, locations vary | This business serves up a rotating donut menu at the Main Street Farmers Markets on Wednesdays.

Julie Darling Donuts, 121 Frazier Ave. | This shop has been serving freshly-made donuts since 2009 — we love the Granny’s Apple Pie filled donut.

Duck Donuts, 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. | Stop in for a “made-to-order” donut — bonus: Get a free cinnamon sugar donut today.

Tasty Donuts, locations vary | Get a fresh donut the way you like — bonus: Today patrons can enjoy $3 off any dozen + a free glazed donut while supplies.

Tastee King Donuts, 4627 TN-58 | This spot offers donuts with different fun decorations — bonus: Today you can get a free glazed donut with any purchase.
The Buy

The Buy 6.07.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
The clear bag you need to go hands-free at any concerts, games, or events this summer (it’s stadium-approved).
Answered

How often do you experience railroad crossing delays?
NOOGAtoday | Train warning

The City recently installed four train warning systems to alert drivers of railroad crossing delays.

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Photo by @mayortimkelly

Last week, we asked how often our readers experience railroad crossing delays. Here are the results:
  • 44% occasionally
  • 28% weekly
  • 16% daily
  • 12% never
We also asked where other train warning systems should be placed, here are the crossings with the most submissions:
  • Thrasher Pike
  • Boy Scout Road
  • Lower Mill Road
  • Harrison Lane
  • Graysville Road
 
The Wrap
 
Kristen Templeton

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
It’s almost Chattanooga BBQ Week, where folks can enjoy $7 barbecue items at participating restaurants from Monday, June 10 through Sunday, June 16. I’ve been eyeing some of the featured dishes over on Instagram, the Texas beef brisket sandwich from Owl’s Nest BBQ is calling my name.
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