This is a podcast for employees at the City of Chattanooga.
On the City Chatt podcast, we’ll catch up with team members from across the city and tell stories about the variety of work that goes on here.
Beyond Books: Creating a Community Space for Everyone, with Kelsi Gately
Did you know Chattanooga Public Libraries has a full recording studio, instrument and tool checkouts, streaming movies, and so much more? Join host Chrystal Houston on this episode of City Chatt as she sits down with CPL's Public Relations Coordinator Kelsi Gately inside the downtown library’s professional recording studio (with the assistance of Sam Mentzer, studio coordinator). Discover how the library is delivering far more than books—from hosting local music shows and mobile outreach with "Poppy" to celebrating the Downtown Library's 50th Anniversary with a massive block party, featuring cake, activities, and a brand-new playground unveiling. There's so much going on at Chattanooga's public libraries!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
2 Oct 2026
Cost Savings and Small-Town Care with Justin Broxton
In this episode of City Chatt, the podcast for City of Chattanooga employees, we sit down with Justin Broxton, pharmacist at the WellAdvantage Pharmacy. We discuss how City of Chattanooga employees save significantly on prescriptions and over-the-counter items, learn about the personalized small-town pharmacy experience (that’s also efficient and fast!), find out about an upcoming program on weight management, and share a key insight to be aware of as we head into the city benefits open enrollment period. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Links:
Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic (https://landing.chattanooga.gov/channels/266768949/Wellness/discussion/78785420)
Beyond the Shot Webinar (https://landing.chattanooga.gov/channels/266768949/Wellness/discussion/78789389)
Employee Health Fair (https://landing.chattanooga.gov/channels/266768949/Wellness/article/78778819)
10 Sept 2026
Driving Workforce Development with Andrew Hudson
Join us on this episode of City Chatt as host Chrystal Houston sits down with Dr. Andrew Hudson, the City of Chattanooga’s Director of Workforce Development Strategy. We break down the new "One Chattanooga Works" initiative—a strategic, data-driven system designed to move beyond disconnected training and toward true economic mobility for Chattanoogans. From the launch of the (http://chattanooga.works)Chattanooga.Works (http://Chattanooga.Works) job marketplace to the shift toward helping prime-age workers (25–54) upskill for the local jobs of today and tomorrow, Andrew explains how the city is acting as a "strategic quarterback" to restore dignity, trust, and opportunity for every Chattanoogan.
Redefining Workforce Development: Andrew explains the shift from a "train and pray" model—where individuals get certificates without clear job prospects—to a "job-first" approach that aligns training directly with current local labor market demand.
The "One Chattanooga Works" Platform: An overview of the (http://chattanooga.works)Chattanooga.Works (http://Chattanooga.Works) digital marketplace, which serves as a central hub for employers, job seekers, and training partners to connect, matching individuals to open roles more efficiently.
Targeting Key Sectors: Insights into the manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, quantum technology, and outdoor recreation sectors, and how the city is identifying specific short-term credentials needed to fill these high-growth roles.
The "Strategic Quarterback" Model: How the city is fostering collaboration across public and private entities to create a system rather than just a series of isolated programs, ensuring resources are used effectively to support economic mobility.
Do you know someone in Chattanooga who is looking for a job? Encourage anyone seeking employment or professional opportunities to visit Chattanooga.Works (http://Chattanooga.Works) to create a profile and apply for jobs.
Links
Chattanooga.works (http://Chattanooga.works)
Small Business Resource Center (https://chattanooga.gov/business/small-business-resource-center)
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