Chattanooga, TN partnered with two local hotels to provide temporary housing for the homeless

Temporary housing for homeless approved in Chattanooga amid calls for permanent fix | WTVC

UPDATE (Wednesday, May 26): As Chattanooga city leadersagree to 90-day contracts to temporarily house the homeless in two hotels,some in the community are calling for local officials to address the root problem to reach a more permanent solution. “I’ve been trying to get my ID, social security card and birth certificate so I can get a job," said Peter Fisher, who's been homeless for a month and receiving help from the Community Kitchen and nearby services.

City of Chattanooga Partners With Two Hotels To Combat Homelessness - Tennessee Conservative

The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee has partnered with two hotels in an effort to help those affected by homelessness. The homeless rate rose during the pandemic, and through these partnerships, they plan to begin housing people within the next week.