Mayor’s Council on Disability

03/25/2026

So thankful to Mayor Tim Kelly for proclaiming March as Brain Injury Awareness Month! Pictured are Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association survivors, staff & board members at last night's support group with the framed Proclamation. Thanks to everyone who came out and we look forward to seeing you next month on April 21st at 6pm.

03/24/2026

"The overwhelming number of bus stops are not ADA compliant," he said.

We are very thankful that Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is aware of this issue and is working on a plan to fix it.

CARTA CEO Charles Frazier said the transit agency is seeking to "Connect the Corridor" along its busiest route - the one along Brainerd Road and Lee Highway. The total route is 12.5 miles and goes from downtown to Enterprise South.

03/16/2026

Level up your spring break at Next Gen Gaming Camp for visually impaired 12 - 20 year olds! 🎮

Participants will learn how to adapt board games and explore a variety of gaming platforms including PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and iOS devices.

📅 March 18–19: 109 N. Germantown Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411
📅 March 20: 2300 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
💲 Cost: $180

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03/16/2026

Check out this great video to learn more about how 311 works and serves the Chattanooga community.

Call 311 or use the 311 app to report non-emergencies, reserve a spot at one of our many parks, request a recycling container, and so much more!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

What to try out an all terrain wheelchair? You can at Tennessee State Parks! Click the link below to book.

Please utilize this form to request an all-terrain wheelchair. You are also welcome to call the park to make arrangements. If the visit is less than three days away, calling is preferred. Please select the park name below to see the contact information for that park.

03/11/2026

As we celebrate Women's History Month, I want to thank the women who work for the City of Chattanooga. These are just some of the brilliant minds and warm faces I see around City Hall, but you'll see hundreds of more across our departments — from first responders to the GIS team and those advancing our economic and community development opportunities.

03/06/2026

Tennessee is developing a plan to better support older adults as they age, called the Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA). If you have the time could you please fill out this anonymous survey.

This survey is for older adults (age 65 and older) who live in Tennessee, or if you are a caregiver or a professional working with older adults and would like to provide input.

03/04/2026

Check out this new, smooth walkway installed in the Northgate Mall area! The curb used to drop off next to Siskin PT, but the smooth walkway and new curb cut allows you to smoothly navigate on to Ulta Beauty’s sidewalk. Thank you, CBL Properties!

If you see any areas of sidewalk that need to be fixed, please report them in the 311 app.

02/25/2026

The Department of Public Works is asking for public feedback for a proposed project to refresh the traffic lane markings and configurations on Hixson Pike between Tremont/Dorchester and Barton Avenue, an area known as the Riverview Town Center. Please take this quick survey to share your input on the three proposed plans.

The Department of Public Works is asking for public feedback for a proposed project to refresh the traffic lane markings and configurations on Hixson Pike between Tremont/Dorchester and Barton Avenue

02/20/2026

Calling all outdoor and recreation organizations!

We know you’re looking for fresh faces to join your team, and we have the perfect opportunity for you to find them.

As the first National Park City in North America, it takes a massive community of professionals and volunteers to keep Chattanooga thriving, and we want to help you connect with that talent! Join us for our 2nd Annual Career and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, March 11th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Coolidge Park.

We’re making this a one-stop-shop for candidates so they’re ready to hit the ground running for you. While you’re recruiting, we’ll have selling professional headshots and our City of Chattanooga HR Department on-site in our Career Basecamp offering resume reviews and mock interviews. This means the people walking up to your booth will be prepared and ready to work!

Wanna join us to recruit? We would love to have you! We are aiming to have at least 50 organizations represented this year, so don't wait to grab your spot.

Have a question? Email Austin Adderholt, our Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator at aadderholt@chattanooga.gov.

Click the link below for all the details and to register your organization:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG5EKerdSWCKaYGDmlPmsjc8ONyvC6SGTec0uNn3NNtn__rg/viewform?usp=header

02/20/2026

We are excited to see what Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is going to be driving into the future.

This panel event brings together leading experts to explore how emerging technologies are transforming transit and transportation in Tennessee.