Chattanooga airport board files two lawsuits to stop state takeover

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority has filed lawsuits in federal and state courts to prevent the state from taking control of its board of commissioners.

The airport authority joined the city of Chattanooga in suing in a Washington, D.C. federal court, where it is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to recognize the current airport board as it disputes a new Tennessee law giving the state a majority of board appointments.

Without the legal challenge, the …

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