Chattanooga Airport Control Battle | Chattanooga News

Chattanooga’s airport control is in legal limbo as a state-appointed board clashes with the locally elected one, sparking a courtroom showdown over who should run the airport. Tennessee’s new law lets the state override local governance, but city leaders and the original board argue it undermines stability and local expertise. The Tennessee Supreme Court has stepped in, appointing a three-judge panel with a June 2027 trial date—and a September hearing to decide if the current board should stay in place while the case plays out. Mayor Tim Kelly warns political meddling could hurt FAA-backed operations, while residents trust the local team. Meanwhile, the new board claims they’re ready to collaborate—but their authority is shaky: the FAA doesn’t recognize them, and there’s confusion over whether they even have power to drop the lawsuit. This high-stakes battle over who controls the future of Chattanooga’s airport is just getting started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90c2890642be4b79