Common Purpose

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Entrepreneurship Feb 03, 2021

Tim Kelly is joined this week for episode 12 of Common Purpose by local entrepreneurs Cam Doody and Barry Large to discuss their Chattanooga startups. Both Cam and Barry have made their businesses and careers here, and the three talk about how our community can better help and attract entrepreneurs.

Accountability, Transparency, and the Chattanooga Way Jan 26, 2021

Helen Burns Sharp joins Tim Kelly for episode 10 of Common Purpose to discuss accountability, transparency, and the Chattanooga Way. Helen, who is the founder of ATM, Accountability for Taxpayer Money, discusses with Tim how we can keep our local government accountable and how to best get involved with the community around you.

People of Chattanooga Jan 26, 2021

Luke Swab joins Tim Kelly for episode 11 of Common Purpose to discuss the popular podcast, People of Chattanooga. A podcast that Luke started almost a year ago, he interviews leaders and entrepreneurs around Chattanooga. Today, Tim and Luke talk about how he found Chattanooga, his podcast, and what he loves about the city.

Homeless to Housed pt. 2 Dec 30, 2020

For part two of the Homeless to Housed series of Common Purpose, Tim is joined by the Community Kitchen CEO, Jens Christensen. Jens shares details about how he got involved with the Community Kitchen beginning in 2004, his perspective on life for the city’s homeless population, and how we can be a part of the solution.

Homeless to Housed pt. 1 Dec 29, 2020

For part one of the two part Homeless to Housed series of Common Purpose, Tim is joined by Janna Jahn, the director of FUSE (Frequent User Systems Engagement) in Chattanooga. Janna shares how the organization uses a data-driven “supportive housing” approach to inform programs geared toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.

The Outdoor Economy pt. 3 Nov 25, 2020

Chad Wykle, local outdoor entrepreneur, athlete and activist, joins Tim Kelly to talk about why so many property owners are setting land aside for future generations to enjoy. Tune in to learn more on Common Purpose, the podcast about elevating the bonds that unite us.

The Outdoor Economy pt. 2 Nov 23, 2020

Dr. Moise Baptiste joins Tim Kelly on Common Purpose to talk about outdoor equity and how Chattanooga can benefit from making our outdoor resources more accessible. Dr. Baptiste is the founder of Wakanda TrailblazUS, an organization that works to connect minority members of the community with our city’s outdoor resources.

The Outdoor Economy pt. 1 Nov 20, 2020

Randy Whorton joins Tim Kelly for Episode 5 of Common Purpose to discuss Chattanooga’s evolving ecosystem of trails, rivers and bridges. Listen to find out why our outdoor events, trails and rivers are Chattanooga’s biggest natural asset, and how the community can get involved in helping to sustain this competitive advantage. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on the outdoors.

Can Prosperity and Sustainability Coexist? Oct 14, 2020

Steve O’Neil joins Tim Kelly for the Common Purpose podcast to discuss how a sustainability mindset can coexist with a prosperous economy.

Localism and What It Means Oct 09, 2020

Jeff Styles joins Tim Kelly for our third episode of Common Purpose, the live-stream podcast about elevating the bonds that unite us. This week's topic: localism — what it means and how we can build a city that benefits our neighborhoods and our neighbors.

Educational Equity Sep 25, 2020

Dr. Edna Varner joins Tim Kelly to discuss educational equity and how we can work together to bridge the education gap in Chattanooga.

Champions of Education Sep 17, 2020

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