50 years of service. 50 years of answering the call.
Today we celebrated half a century of Walden’s Ridge Emergency Service (WRES) and the generations of volunteers who stepped up when their neighbors needed them most.
We’re grateful for their service and proud to support the next generation of first responders in Hamilton County.
Today, the names of fallen law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice were read in remembrance. We are grateful for the dedicated men and women who protect Hamilton County every day, and we stand with the families of those who gave their lives in service. 🇺🇸
We’re back Inside County Lines with another round of major updates you won’t want to miss. 🎥🗞️
From life-saving emergency care advancements to major conservation wins at McDonald Farm, Hamilton County is proving that local conservation and economic prosperity drive each other forward.
@jordankarnbach_press has the latest details on these initiatives, plus more information on this Tuesday’s highly anticipated State of the County address and where you can go to RSVP.
This week, our Director of Parks & Recreation joined State Senator Bo Watson as a guest on his podcast, Tennessee Today.
Matt shared stories from his early career, what inspired him to come to Chattanooga, and how he pursued his passion for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Catch the full episode in the next few weeks 👀
Mayor Wamp was proud to speak to public sector HR professionals from across Tennessee for the Public Sector Human Resources Association conference hosted here in Hamilton County.
HR professionals play a critical role in supporting the people who keep our public safety and emergency response systems running every day.
Mayor Wamp shared Hamilton County’s conservation story with hundreds of people at the Tennessee Environmental Network’s Show of the South Conference today.
Hamilton County is proving that environmental stewardship and economic growth can go hand in hand.
One example is the 2,100 acres at McDonald Farm in the northern part of Hamilton County. What was once slated for industrial development is now being preserved as the future basecamp for the Cumberland Trail and Tennessee’s 70th state park — an iconic asset that reflects our community’s shared commitment to being good stewards of land.
Hamilton County could not function without the dedication of our first responders.
This morning, Hamilton County EMS, in partnership with Blood Assurance and Erlanger Health System, announced a new prehospital whole blood program that allows HCEMS crews to administer blood to critically injured trauma patients before they reach the hospital. 🩸
As only one of a very few EMS agencies in Tennessee to launch this program, we are leading the way in lifesaving emergency care.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join us on May 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the UTC Wolford Center as Hamilton County “Meets Tennessee’s Moment.”
RSVP at the link in our bio.
A great day for East Side Elementary and the surrounding community. 💚⚽️🛝
County Mayor Wamp joined Principal Wilkey, students, families, and community partners to cut the ribbon on the new community schoolyard at East Side Elementary.
More than just a playground, this new space will serve as a community hub where students can learn and play during the school day and families and neighbors can gather long after the final bell rings.
Thank you to the Trust for Public Land and our partners for investing in East Side and making this project possible.
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The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the sale of the Business Development Center on Chattanooga’s Northshore—paving the way for a brand-new, modern incubator adjacent to the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center, creating new opportunities for students and startups alike.
Dr. Le Andrea Ware called the vision “a lifeline for students” as the county works to connect education with real-world experience.
Plus, Mayor Wamp’s State of the County is set for May 19, and graduation season begins across Hamilton County Schools. 🎓
As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to say thank you to all of our Hamilton County educators who help shape the young minds of our future leaders. We can’t express enough how grateful we are for everything you do!📚🎓✏️🚌
Mayor Wamp met with Spring Youth Employment Program (YEP) interns today as they celebrated the completion of their internships and the valuable experience they’ve gained through the program.
One intern asked the Mayor how he prepares his speeches. His response was to always add value wherever you are. A simple but powerful reminder for these young leaders as they take their next steps.
