City leaders thank Fleischmann for bringing Federal Investment to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga leaders met at City Hall this morning to highlight new federal funding headed to the area and to thank Congressman Chuck Fleischmann for helping secure it.
The investment is expected to support housing, riverfront projects, healthcare resources, and research work at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Representative Chuck Fleischmann explained, “Let’s all come together, put the politics aside, and develop that great potential.”
Many regional projects can now begin after the city, in partnership with Representative Chuck Fleischmann, successfully secured funding for community initiatives.
Mayor Tim Kelly outlined, “Five million dollars to revitalize the James A Henry building in our attempts to revitalize the west side, seven million dollars for the twenty first century waterfront revitalization project, six million dollars for the quantum communication network, three million dollars for UTC’s translational research program, one million five hundred thousand dollars for the Erlanger pediatric abuse and advocacy resource center, and of course Congressman Fleischmann’s long standing work to properly fund the Chickamauga Lock replacement project.”
Mayor Kelly added that being nonpartisan allows him to take an objective stance.
Mayor Tim Kelly expanded, “So I have the privilege of being able to call it like I see it. And I got to say Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has done an incredible job of securing a ton of new investment that will directly benefit every Chattanoogan.”
Many city and educational leaders applauded the representative’s successful efforts and expressed readiness to begin or continue major projects.
Tyler Winks with Erlanger leadership emphasized, “This funding represents hope, healing, and expanded care for children in and around how we do what we do most.”
Emily Mack, President and Chief Executive Officer of River City Company, highlighted, “Our collective effort will not only make downtown more attractive to tourists, but most especially for our residents.”
Betsy McCright, Executive Director of the Chattanooga Housing Authority, detailed, “But building one thousand one hundred twenty-six units of affordable housing, actually forty percent of which will be mixed income housing.”
Fleischmann stressed that he believes everyone should have a fair shot at the American Dream.
Representative Chuck Fleischmann reinforced, “It shouldn’t be a matter of right, left, or Republican, or Democrat, but the reality is to make sure that our younger people and those who have not had a chance actually get a chance.”
City leaders describe the funding as a major step forward for Chattanooga, reflecting years of collaboration aimed at improving opportunity, infrastructure, and quality of life across the region.
