Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and West Star Aviation, LLC officials have announced that the company will expand manufacturing at its Chattanooga operations. West Star Aviation will create 200 new jobs through the project and invest nearly $32 million in Hamilton County. Gov. Lee stated, “West …
According to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, which is at an all-time low in Tennessee, county unemployment rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal …
The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the new financing agreement for the South Broad Stadium Wednesday morning without further discussion. The Chattanooga City Council approved the new agreement on Tuesday evening. Earlier in response to public support, the Hamilton County Commission and Chattanooga City Council overwhelmingly approved a plan to issue $80 million in bonds in 2022 …
tnAchieves, the non-profit association that pairs high school seniors with mentors across the state to help them navigate the process of going to college and connect them with a better future is in need of mentors. The organization needs 6,000 mentors statewide. Locally, in Marion County, 22 mentors are currently needed. Sequatchie County is need …
