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Annual Count Reveals Drastic Rise In Area Homeless Population Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - photo by Jim Ashley
The annual Point-In-Time count of the region’s unsheltered homeless population is complete. The count, which determines allocation of federal funding to homeless service agencies in 11 surrounding counties, revealed a large jump in homeless numbers, notably an 81 percent rise in Hamilton County.
Officials said the specific numbers reflect the unsheltered homeless, defined as those who live in the streets or in makeshift shelters and are not currently in any agency support program.
Bradley County, the second largest city in the region, saw their unsheltered count double in size from last year.
The Trust Company Of Tennessee Promotes Hurst To Vice President, Chattanooga Managing Director Monday, February 8, 2021
Zach Hurst
The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted Zach Hurst to vice president and managing director of its Chattanooga office.
Since joining The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2017, Mr. Hurst has served as a certified financial planner and relationship manager. In his new role, he will oversee the firm’s Chattanooga office while continuing business development by building and maintaining client relationships.
Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better decisions with money through wealth management, personal investment strategy, corporate retirement plans, estate planning and personal trust services.
Increase In Homelessness Due To COVID-19 Expected In Annual Point-In-Time Count Thursday, January 28, 2021
The annual count of the region’s homeless population takes place every year on the last Thursday in January. Officials at the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition say the count spanning Hamilton County and ten surrounding counties is expected to be higher than average due to consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent years have brought in record numbers of volunteers to conduct the count, but this year only outreach workers and other specified employees will be counting.
The federally mandated Point-In-Time Count takes place simultaneously across the country once a year to provide lawmakers with a detailed understanding of the status of homelessness. The data from the count shows the government and agencies where improvements need to be made and helps the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development know where to allocate funds.