Southeast Tennessee Development District Information

The Chattanooga Area Regional Council of Governments, doing business as the Southeast Tennessee Development District, is a special purpose unit of government created by Executive Order. It is owned and governed by local county and municipal governments throughout southeast Tennessee and the Chattanooga MSA. The “District” was established to cost effectively provide professional staffing resources to local governments and to regionally deliver program and services. This forges a very unique partnership with local governments throughout the region which allows us to work together toward creating a climate of success for individuals, families, and businesses. This work is accomplished by utilizing local, state, federal and private funds to deliver programs and services through our core business functions: Community & Economic Development; Planning & local Government Assistance; Career & Workforce Development and Aging & Disability Programs. It is through these strong collaborative partnerships that the region can adjust to inevitable change and challenging times to continually improve and enhance the quality of life!