Regatta Group Stays in Chattanooga After Relocation Threat
What happened
The Head of the Hooch regatta group, which brings $12 million in annual economic impact to Chattanooga, considered relocating to Columbus, GA. The group's concerns included a long construction shutdown of Ross's Landing and the possible loss of a parking area at Power Alley. Bob Corker intervened and organized a meeting of key stakeholders, which helped persuade the officials to remain in Chattanooga.
From chattanoogan.com
Why it matters
The retention of the regatta secures $12 million in annual economic activity for Chattanooga. Corker's involvement also supported a private fundraising effort that raised $25 million for the Ross's Landing makeover, supporting local infrastructure investment.
Kerry Brown is seeking to keep the regatta going in Chattanooga while the city council simultaneously outlines plans for riverfront upgrades.
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Who's involved
- Kerry BrownPresident of the Head of the Hooch regatta
- Bob CorkerPolitician who intervened to prevent the regatta's relocation
- ChattanoogaCity hosting the regatta and benefiting from its economic impact
- ColumbusLocation the regatta group considered moving to
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The entities involved
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Columbus
capital city of Ohio, United States of America
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Kerry Brown
Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London
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Bob Corker
American politician
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