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Local 3 News June 13, 2022
New business Clever Alehouse set to open in Red Bank on June 14
Since the city passed the new beer ordinance late last year, it's making it more attractive for businesses like the Clever Ale House to come to town.
Says co-owner Jason Bowers, "We've always thought of Red Bank as someplace that was going to push back a lot, and we've gotten the absolute opposite of that. It's very much like 'We're happy you're here, what can we do to help?'"
The Pulse September 13, 2022
Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry Only Tennessee Leader Selected For Champions Institute
“We are pleased to welcome Mayor Berry to the third class of the Champions Institute,” said John Robert Smith, Senior Policy Advisor at Smart Growth America, and the former 16-year mayor of Meridian, Mississippi. “As we emerge from the confines of the pandemic, Mayor Berry’s commitment to a healthier and more connected hometown was compelling. From Berry’s position as Mayor of Red Bank, envisioning a more accessible, equitable, and economically viable community for all residents is a winning strategy.”
Chatter Magazine July 1, 2022
Chatter Magazine's "20 Under 40"
"'Brain Gain' is a commonly used term that is the polar opposite of "Brain Drain," which happens when smart people flee a city en masse. By all accounts, Chattanooga is experiencing a golden era for attracting talented young professionals, resulting in a big-time "Brain Gain" here. Our gig-speed internet and a culture deeply rooted in outdoor adventure sports are siren calls to the young and the restless.
This year, Chatter's 20 Under 40 Class is dedicated to those who can't call Chattanooga their hometown, but do call it their home — and we are grateful they do. The talents and experiences they bring help make our city more desirable than ever."
"Amid the hot housing market, Red Bank is taking steps to prevent developers from subdividing the 6.4-square-mile city's limited commercial properties to accommodate multiple detached single-family homes...
The city has three large commercial properties — all shopping centers previously anchored by grocery stores — that are underutilized, including the former Save A Lot shopping center, Mayor Hollie Berry said in a phone interview.
"Economic incentives are continuing to tip in favor of houses over any other type of development, so we are reaching a tipping point in Red Bank where it would be economically viable to purchase one of our large, underutilized commercial shopping centers, tear everything down and subdivide it into a single-family residential neighborhood right on Dayton Boulevard," Berry said.
But that's not the intended use for those properties, and it's not what citizens want, she said.
Citizens are clamoring for more restaurants and businesses, said Berry, adding that she constantly receives calls from business owners who want to move their operations to the city. But there are only a limited number of commercial properties available, and using those properties for houses would deprive the city of the sales tax revenue and higher property tax revenue from businesses.
"Yes, we need housing, but we need to do it in a smart way," she said.
“The city of Red Bank is excited to offer this additional service to our residents funded entirely by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation,” said Hollie Berry, mayor of Red Bank. “Our city has a significant elderly population, and my hope is that this new service will serve as one more tool in the hands of our seniors and people with disabilities to help them maintain their independence, stay in their homes longer, and remain a vibrant part of our community.”. Read More
CARTA Care-A-Van Paratransit Service For Red Bank Citizens Begins July 1
June 10, 2022, | by Emily Crisman
Red Bank hopes to guide development of commercial zone by limiting residential use
April 20, 2022 Dave Staley
More To The Story with Staley: New Red Bank Park
“Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry says the time had come. 'We are a family-friendly community. We have lots of young families moving in. Plus, the number of young kids in our area is growing. Everybody wants a safe place to play and hang out.'”
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February 24, 2022 Chris Guin, WDEF News Channel 12
Local Community Leaders Push for Flooding Legislation
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – In response to Tennessee’s risk for flooding, local elected officials, business owners, and citizens have formed the coalition Flood Ready Tennessee.
According to the group, communities such as Red Bank could face serious economic and personal costs in the event of a flood.
“Our main thoroughfare on Dayton Boulevard is built along and in some cases over Stringer’s Branch, our primary waterway, so that means that seventy percent of our commercial businesses are at operational risk due to flooding,” said Hollie Berry, Red Bank Mayor.
The coalition seeks to reduce the risk of flooding fallout through executive and legislative action.
“One city and county alone can’t address flooding in a holistic way. We need a watershed-based approach, and really the state is the entity that could help us do that.”
January 13, 2022 | by Emily Crisman
Hamilton County education forum attendees advocate for pre-K, arts, languages and teachers
"Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry said she'd like universal access to high-quality pre-K to be considered in the new funding formula and echoed Hill's request for the arts to be considered as well.”
January 9, 2022 | by Emily Crisman
Chattanooga Trail Joins Red Bank to Stringers Ridge Park
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — The long-awaited White Oak Connector trail linking Stringers Ridge Park in Chattanooga to Red Bank’s White Oak Park is set to be completed this spring by the Trust for Public Land.
“This is a great opportunity for Red Bank to form another connection with our neighbors in North Chattanooga while adding to our trail network and recreational opportunities for our residents,” Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry said by phone”
October 20, 2021 | by Emily Crisman
Red Bank hopes loosened alcohol restrictions will attract more restaurants
"Commissioners took the first vote, 4-1, on Monday night for the revised ordinance, which eliminates the requirement that establishments that serve alcohol maintain a 300-foot distance from churches and schools. It also sets hours that alcohol can be served: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The ordinance allows establishments to serve beer containing up to 10.1% alcohol by volume. It also allows the city to issue special permits to event vendors and caterers to serve alcohol at events held at city parks, which has not been allowed in the past."
December 3, 2021
Crowd Of 2,000 Turns Out For Red Bank Christmas Parade
"Red Bank held their annual Christmas parade and tree lighting Friday night with a crowd estimated at 2,000.
Mayor Hollie Berry said she was delighted to see such a large crowd line Dayton Boulevard in the downtown business district.
Under partly cloudy skies and 62 degrees, the parade began with a display of the Red Bank Police and Fire departments along with the city’s public works department.”
