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👋 Meet the CRHC

Get to know the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
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Fun fact: The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition has been serving the region since 1995. | Photo by @j.carneyphotography
Reducing the number of people that are unhoused has been a key goal across Hamilton County over the years, such as efforts outlined in Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga Plan + through the work of several local organizations.

Today, we’re highlighting one local nonprofit organization that has recently undergone leadership changes + a refocusing on how to best serve our community.

Enter: The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition (CRHC), which works to “lead, coordinate, and strengthen efforts to prevent and end homelessness throughout Southeast Tennessee.”

CRHC applies for federal funding on behalf of local and regional agencies that are working toward a combined goal of ending homelessness. Think: The middleman who bridges the gaps of housing project expenses that state or federal funds may not cover.

NOOGAtoday | Mackenzie Kelly

“This organization and its mission mean the world to me, and I am grateful for the honor to lead the Coalition forward into our next chapter.” — Mackenzie Kelly.

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Photo provided by coeo.media

The organization recently selected Mackenzie Kelly to serve as its new executive director after a search that commenced in August 2023. Kelly was serving as interim + has been with the organization since March 2021.

Kelly said that since officially stepping into this role, the organization has refocused on making sure its staff + systems will operate more effectively. The organization has reviewed its positions and job descriptions to fill where gaps were previously.

On the systems side, CRHC offers guidance to people experiencing homelessness through a coordinated entry process, a centralized system that helps folks connect with services and resources. Kelly said the organization has made huge adjustments to ensure the entry process + the database services are user-friendly and well-maintained.

The organization isn’t just concerned with letting providers know what resources are available, they also want to track where said funds are going. When providers partner with CRHC, they have access to a database — called the Homeless Management Information System — to make sure resources are being used efficiently.

Looking to the future, Kelly said she hopes to expand housing projects in the area by supporting existing organizations or partnering with new organizations, corporations, or philanthropists to start housing projects.

If you’re interested in working with CRHC, you can contact the organization through an online form or by contacting the office at 423-710-1501.
 
Events
Thursday, July 11
  • Girls at the Game | Thursday, July 11 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Overboard Bar & Grille, 151 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | $15 | Join The Girls for a pre-game party before heading to AT&T Field to see the Chattanooga Lookouts play the Biloxi Shuckers.
Friday, July 12
  • Literary Ink Tattoo Convention | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $20-$80 | Head to this three-day convention where literacy meets the world of tattooing and cosplaying.
  • Nightfall | Friday, July 12 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Miller Park and Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Grab your chairs and blankets to see performances by Huntertones and Lillian + enjoy a market and lawn games.
  • Tennessee Titans Night & Fireworks Friday | Friday, July 12 | 7:15-11 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $6-$11 | This special crossover night includes a meet + greet with Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders and the mascot T-Rac, co-branded Titans and Lookouts footballs for 500 fans, and post-game fireworks.*
Saturday, July 13
  • Q’n Brew | Saturday, July 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$25 | This summer barbecue will include beer, food, tortoise races, live music, and up-close animal meet + greets.
  • $2 Beer Night — Chattanooga Red Wolves v. Richmond Kickers | Saturday, July 13 | 6:30 p.m. | CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, Chattanooga | $17-$84 | Cheer on the Red Wolves + enjoy $2 pricing on select beers all game long.*
Sunday, July 14
  • Top Tomato | Sunday, July 14 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $15 | Sample five Bloody Mary drinks + vote for your favorite — proceeds to benefit Friends of Finley.
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Biz

Female leadership takes flight at Chattanooga Airport
chattanooga airport's top executive staff in four side by side headshots
Top executives include (left to right) April Cameron, Kristen Behm, Tena Keith, and Jack McAfee. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Airport
Nooga, meet Chattanooga Airport’s female-led executive team.

The airport’s top female execs bring a wealth of passion + experience, including the 20 years President and CEO April Cameron spent as CHA’s VP of Finance and Administration. Top leadership members include:
  • April Cameron, President and CEO
  • Kristen Behm, Vice President of Air Service Development and Public Relations
  • Tena Keith, Vice President of Finance and Administration
Together with Jack McAfee, Vice President of Operations, the team aims to ensure CHA continues to grow to new heights.
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News Notes
Community
  • Sunrise Movement will host a three-part Voter Education Night series starting today, July 11 at Wanderlinger Brewing Co. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., attendees will hear from local groups on why voting matters + the responsibilities of the offices on the current ballot.
Development
  • A development featuring 187 single-family homes + townhouses has been proposed near the Lupton City neighborhood. Pending City Council approval, the $100 million plan would bring residential spaces that range from 2,500 to 3,500 sqft to a 47-acre vacant lot by 1547 Mercer St. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
  • The Chattanooga City Council has unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly’s appointment of Jerele Neeld as the city’s chief information officer. Neeld has been serving as interim since March + will use his extensive background in technology to “find innovative solutions to everyday problems.” (Chattanoogan.com)
Number
  • $300,000. That’s how much NASA has awarded a study led by professors at UTC + the University of Mississippi to examine the Tennessee River — from space. The study will use satellite imagery to detect the water quality, particularly in the South Chickamauga Creek region. (NewsChannel 9)
Biz
  • Time for a quick biz recap. Local development group LAUNCH was recently honored with the Entrepreneur Support Organization of the Year + Julius Morgan Diversity and Inclusion awards by the International Business Innovation Association. Bonus: The group also recently acquired the 20,000-sqft building that houses the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga. (Chattanoogan.com)
Plan Ahead
  • To celebrate 10 years of advocating for birth control access and education in the region, A Step Ahead Chattanooga is hosting a Decades Silent Disco on Thursday, Sept. 19. The evening will feature a full bar (with mocktails), a local women-owned vendors corner + a silent disco. Get early bird tickets.
Edu
  • Hey, healthcare students dreading Anatomy and Physiology classes: ChattState recently redesigned their A&P classes — and the success rates have skyrocketed. See how smaller, more hands-on classes with more personable, collaborative learning are making a big difference.*
Wellness
Health
  • “The clarity is insane.” That’s what we’re hearing (loud and clear) about this best-selling hearing device. It makes conversation effortless, even in background noise. Join 350,000+ happy customers with a no-risk trial.*
Finance
  • If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine — even in this heat — it might be time for a balance transfer. The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges.)*
 
Environment

🌳 Help with cleaning up Renaissance Park

Keep Chatt Clean with this local group
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Join Chelsea, Cameron, and other volunteers every month for a cleanup. | Photo provided by Keep Chatt Clean
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the Scenic City here at NOOGAtoday, and that means doing our part in helping to keep it beautiful.

Local author + content creator Chelsea Chatts and her husband Cameron recently launched Keep Chatt Clean, a volunteer group in partnership with the Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Department that is focused on trash and river cleanups, landscaping initiatives, and promoting “leave no trace” principles.

The group will meet on the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m., with exceptions for unpredictable weather. The next meet-up will be this Saturday, July 13 in Renaissance Park. Note: Keep Chatt Clean will provide 25 trash pickers, gloves, trash bags, and a limited supply of buckets for volunteers.

Folks can receive the latest on volunteer events by signing up for the Chelsea Chatts newsletter, or you can reach Chelsea directly via email. Bonus: You can also share ideas and collaboration opportunities you’d like the group to explore.
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I’m so excited to join my friends from Food as a Verb this Saturday, July 13 for a volunteer day at Bird Fork Farm in nearby Dunlap. We’ll be there from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CDT) — send them a DM if you’d like to participate.
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