Welcome to the premiere episode of the "New Chattanooga Podcast"! Join your host, Marie Mott, as she takes you on a captivating journey through the heart of our city.

In this revealing episode, Marie shares her personal upbringing on Chattanooga's East side, a vibrant community brimming with diversity and promise. But beneath the surface lies a troubling truth - the steady disappearance of jobs and businesses, leaving neighborhoods struggling and dreams shattered.

Under Mayor Kelly's leadership, this decline has only accelerated. Despite the silent exodus of thousands of jobs from our region, Mayor Kelly remains conspicuously silent, failing to address the very real challenges faced by hardworking Chattanoogans.

But Marie Mott refuses to stand idly by. With passion and determination, she calls for change, advocating for a new vi ...