Mayor’s Council on Disability

01/14/2026

Each year, the City of Chattanooga organizes a massive, community-wide day of service to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of one of the most transformative figures in American history: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This annual event embodies Dr. King’s spirit of civic action and community betterment, bringing together hundreds of volunteers who fan out across the city to make a difference. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will take place on Monday, January 19. -NOOGAtoday

For individuals and groups in who are interested in volunteering for a local service project as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, sign up using the link below. Completing this form allows a City of Chattanooga employee to connect you with an organization or individual leading a service project. In years past, there have been litter pickup, cemetery cleanings, school repainting, trail clean-up, and so many more!
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All projects are expected to end at 12pm. Please consider joining the MLK Day parade at 1pm! Details to come.

01/13/2026

Thank you The Waymark Chattanooga for allowing us to come and tour your new hotel!

01/09/2026

The latest Therapeutic Recreation Newsletter, an overview of Winter and Spring Events:

01/09/2026

Help improve Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) shuttle services!
Imagine if you could park once when visiting downtown and then use the shuttle system to move about. For the first time in over 30 years, CARTA is taking its free shuttle services back to the drawing board and needs your help!

You can leave comments on an interactive map and take a quick survey on how these shuttles can better serve the community online now through Sunday, Jan. 18.

01/08/2026

We are still in need of indoor service projects for the annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. To register a project, head to: https://bit.ly/4aL63Uh

Let's honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and help our fellow Chattanoogans with these impactful initiatives!

01/08/2026

Check out these events happening this year through the Chattanooga area. What events would you like to see us at? We have a list, but are looking at adding to it.

Check our calendar to stay informed about upcoming events, activities, and happenings in the City of Chattanooga.

01/07/2026

Life is Good Chattanooga do you have these?

I love my new shirt from Life is Good. Accessibility is good. 💙 It’s so nice to see a mainstream clothing brand have a shirt about accessibility.

12/31/2025

Accessibility comes in many different forms. Finley Stadium now has a Calming Corner and Mother's Room! What great additions!

In partnership with Erlanger, Finley Stadium has introduced new and improved guest amenities designed to enhance accessibility of all stadium events, for all fans.

12/06/2025

This is so exciting and a great addition to the playground!

Learn how a dedicated assistant at East Brainerd Elementary School made recess more inclusive for wheelchair-bound students by spearheading the installation of an accessible swing on the playground.