The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the City of Chattanooga formalized a strategic research partnership via an interlocal agreement approved by city council on July 2, 2025. The agreement streamlines collaboration on federal research grants by aligning resources, simplifying administration, and improving responsiveness in a competitive funding environment. It builds on past successes like USDOT’s SMART and ATCMTD grants and underscores UTC’s role in driving innovation and economic growth locally. >>> Read More >>>