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March 28 2024
Every 4 years, Tennessee State law requires that the Property Assessor conduct a property value reappraisal of all residential + commercial properties based on recent property sales — 2021 is the property value reappraisal year for Hamilton County.
What that means for you. 👇
It's time for a local property value reappraisal. | Photo by Insert Ty Johnston
What’s a property value reappraisal?
Not to be confused with property tax bills sent out in October, Tennessee law (Section 67-5-1601) requires counties to periodically reappraise all real property to reflect market value.
In a rapidly growing area like Hamilton County, it’s not uncommon for values to skyrocket during this process.
Will my property taxes decrease, increase, or stay the same?
Per Tennessee State law (T.C.A. Code 67-5-1701(3)), a reappraisal does not increase property tax revenue for any local government or municipality. The state’s certified tax rate law requires local governments collect the same amount of revenue as the year before reappraisal.
Watch this video that explains how the property value reappraisal helps lower the property tax rate.
These reappraisals help eliminate inequities created over time by changes in the real estate market + ensure fairness and equity for all property owners.
What do I do now?
Unless you disagree with your reappraisal, nothing.
Citizens who do not agree with the reappraisal of their property may appeal to the Board of Equalization.
The County Board of Equalization began meeting on Tues., June 1 + locals have until Fri., June 11 at 4 p.m. to file an appeal.
Tennessee Code 67-5-1407 requires that property owners have basis for their complaint + provide evidence to support it.
If you are a residential property owner and have questions about the value of your property, call (423) 209-7990.
Active
- Wednesday on Wheels | Wed., June 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga | Free | There will be skate rentals available for $7 through Moonlight Mobile + a bar available at this 18 and older event. 🛼
- Meditation Wing Chun | Wed., June 2 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $20 | Try Meditation Wing Chun, a meditative martial arts practice that incorporates elements of Tia Chi + Chi Kung.
Show
- “Fun-raiser” for Bridgette Martin | Wed., June 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $10 | All proceeds from this comedy open mic night will go to local comedian Bridgette Martin’s medical expenses fund.
Network
- Basecamp at Waterhouse Pavilion | Wed., June 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Waterhouse Pavilion | Free, RSVP | This outdoor coworking event features networking opportunities, outdoor games, experience talks, and happy hour (plus coffee all day long to keep you functioning). 🤝
Cause
- Henna Fundraiser | Wed., June 2 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Love Without Reason office, 5600 Brainerd Rd., Suite WS -3 | $5 and up | All donations and proceeds go to benefit Love Without Reason and the African medical mission coming up in June.
PlanAhead
- CFC Goat Yoga | Thurs., June 3 | 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Waterhouse Pavilion | $25 | Registration includes a ticket to one of the one-hour goat yoga sessions on June 3 + the Chattanooga FC Match on June 5. 🐐
- Sensory Night at CDM | Thurs., June 3 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free | Sensory night at the museum is a free, low-stimulus evening for children with sensory sensitivities.
- Chattanooga Friday Night Skate | Fri., June 4 | 7-10 p.m. | 1801 Reggie White Blvd. | Free | Bring your own wheels + take a rolling adventure through the streets and sidewalks of Chattanooga. 🛼
It’s Pride Month, and Sleepyhead — a local LGBTQ-owned coffee shop — is going all out. 🌈
Throughout June, the shop will have vegan + gluten-free pride donuts (like the one pictured), a couple of pastries from Poppytons — also a local LGBTQ-owned shop — and a staff-curated playlist streaming LGBTQ+ artists.
They are also partnering with Brandywine Coffee Roasters for a Pride blend, available in 6 different bags — a red, an orange, a yellow, a green, a blue, and a purple — with 10% of each purchase donated to the Trevor Project + an extra $25 donation if a customer purchases 1 of each color throughout the month.
Bonus: on Mon., June 7 they are dropping a new line of merch printed by local LGBTQ designer, Neat Pony.
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Weather
- 78º | Showers | 60% chance of rain ☔
Biz
- A new community e-gift card launched in an effort to jump-start Chattanooga’s downtown economy. Participate by loading any amount of money you’d like onto the gift card + use it at any of the participating local businesses — so far, 50 businesses are part of the program. 💰 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
NowOpen
- A new creative space called Thunder Studio opened at 1463 Market St. + is dedicated to videography, photography, strategic marketing, and audio production. The studio will also provide internships for students in grades 6-12 to provide hands-on experience working within a professional environment. 📹
Closing
- Chattanooga’s Green Trips program announced that due to reductions in allocated personnel and other resources, the program will close out at the end of its current grant funding near the end of September. The bright side — through Green Trips, more than 2,200 tons of airborne pollution has been avoided.
Coronavirus
- The Hamilton County Health Department is offering several vaccination opportunities at multiple locations this week. The vaccination events will take place at Riverfront Nights, Super Carniceria Loa, Sequoyah Health Center, and the Tennessee Riverpark at various dates + times.
Arts
Community
- Over the weekend, local boy scouts placed 55,000 flags on local veteran graves to honor the fallen heroes. The scouts also provided similar services at the Festival of Flags in Ringgold + in Cleveland and other area cemeteries. 🇺🇸 (Chattanoogan.com)
State
- Yesterday, Tennessee celebrated its 225th anniversary. In honor of the birthday state, check out these reasons why no other state in America comes close to being as cool as ours. 🎂 (Tennessean.com)
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Finance
- These cash back cards might break the internet. They offer no annual fee, $200 bonus offers, up to 3% cash back, and 0% interest for 15 months. (Read: If you’re looking for a new cash back card, there’s a lot to love.) Ⓟ
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