Recent CRER research on the origins and destinations of Chattanooga’s young migrants was featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The research uses a unique dataset on the migration of young adults between commuting zones to analyze the most common origins and destinations of Chattanooga’s young adult migrants. Many more young adults moved into Chattanooga…
9/5/2024: New CRER Forecasts for the Chattanooga Economy
The CRER released its forecasts for the Chattanooga economy at its First Annual Regional Economic Forecast Breakfast. CRER director Howard Wall provided an overview of the past, present, and future of the Chattanooga MSA economy. He also presented the CRER’s new forecasting model and its forecasts for employment growth through 2025. Download the forecast and…
9/3/2024: WUTC interview, A New View from UTC on Chattanooga’s Regional Economy
Howard Wall and Bento Lobo were interviewed for WUTC’s Scenic Roots. They talked about the new Center for Regional Economic Research and the release of the CRER’s forecasts for the Chattanooga economy. Listen here
8/5/2024: 2024 Chattanooga Region Economic Forecast Breakfast
📅 Join Us Sept. 5 for the 2024 Chattanooga Region Economic Forecast Breakfast, presented by the Center for Regional Economic Research. This free event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into the past, present, and future of the Chattanooga regional economy. The event is free but registration is requested, so secure your spot today…
7/25/2024: Origins and Destinations of Chattanooga’s Young Adult Migrants
This paper uses a unique dataset on the migration of young adults between commuting zones to analyze the most common origins and destinations of Chattanooga’s young adult migrants. Many more young adults moved into Chattanooga than moved out of it, but Chattanooga’s net in-migration rate was much lower than those for large areas such as…