Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga 2.0 has released the first-ever Child Care Cost Study for Hamilton County, highlighting costs and why many providers are unable to meet the care demand from families.
The study finds that costs to provide child care exceed tuition and subsidies, creating a persistent gap affecting teachers,…
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Jennifer Andrews
Chattanooga 2.0
jennifer@chatt2.org
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Hamilton County Schools Deputy Superintendent to Lead Next Chapter of Birth-to-Career Work
Chattanooga, TN — February 4, 2026 — Chattanooga 2.0 announced today that Dr. Sonia Stewart, currently Deputy Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, has been named its next…
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October 22, 2025
LOCAL LANDMARKS TO SHINE BRIGHT THURSDAY FOR “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL” CELEBRATION
Chattanooga 2.0’s Out-of-School Time Alliance highlights the important role afterschool and summer programs play in supporting young people—and the challenges providers face in sustaining funding, staffing, and access…
Brandon Hubbard-Heitz
Chief Strategy Officer
brandon@chatt2.org
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Chattanooga 2.0 Selected to Join National Initiative Focused on Strengthening Positive Youth Development Opportunities for Local Adolescents
Hamilton County–Chattanooga expected to receive funding of approximately $6 million - $10 million to improve high-quality, interest-driven career awareness and exploration…
Service members will help kindergarten and first-grade students in Hamilton County Schools learn to read
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August 15, 2025
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Brandon Hubbard-Heitz
brandon@chatt2.org
Chattanooga, TN - Chattanooga 2.0 is now accepting applications for 14 AmeriCorps members to serve in its Literacy First tutoring program…
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November 11, 2024
Media Contact: Jennifer Andrews | jennifer@chatt2.org | 423.800.2208
New Early Childhood Survey Invites Caregivers to Help Shape the Future for Hamilton County Children
Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga 2.0 is calling on families in Hamilton County to help build a brighter future…
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October 25, 2024
Chattanooga, TN — In partnership with Chattanooga 2.0’s Out-of-School Time Alliance, the City of Chattanooga, Creative Discovery Museum, Hunter Museum of American Art, River City Company, Rock City, Frost Stadium, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga illuminated local landmarks on…
View the Hamilton County Out-of-School Time Program Locator
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October 3, 2024
Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga 2.0’s Out-of-School Time Alliance is proud to announce the launch of a new free online tool designed to help Hamilton County Schools educators and families connect students…