Public Affairs Officer
Cathy Rineer-Garber
404-314-8540
cathleen.garber@gsa.gov
New Chattanooga Courthouse
To date, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has received authorization from Congress in the amount of $218,000,000 for the site acquisition, design and construction of a new 190,478-gross-square-foot federal courthouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The courthouse, once completed, will consist of seven (7) courtrooms, nine (9) chambers, and 40 inside secure parking spaces. The facility will also provide space for the District Clerk, U.S. Probation Office, Bankruptcy Clerk, United States Marshals Services, United States Attorney’s Office, United States Trustees, Congressional Offices and the General Services Administration.
Current Status
GSA is in the Site Selection and Pre-Design Phase.
Latest Updates
Site Selection
The TVA site and the Stadium site are currently being considered as prospective locations for the new Chattanooga federal courthouse. Due diligence studies are ongoing.
Concurrent with the planned due diligence studies for the sites, GSA has started procurement efforts for architectural and engineering (A/E) services for design of the new courthouse. GSA also plans to begin procurement efforts for the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) second quarter of the calendar year 2024.
NEPA Update
A Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment for the construction and operation of a new federal courthouse in Chattanooga were published on April 9, 2024.
Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment [PDF - 11 MB]
The Draft Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment were published for public review and comment on December 1, 2023, with comments requested by December 31, 2023.
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting [PDF - 42 KB]
Public Scoping Meeting Transcript, Chattanooga Courthouse [PDF - 717 KB] June 14, 2023
Upcoming Milestones
- June 2024 - Program of Requirements Complete
- June 2024 - Shortlisted A/E firms announced
- July 2024 - Stage 1 Solicitation posted for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc)
- Fall 2024 - Preferred Site Identified
Project Details
- Total authorized: $218M for site acquisition, design and construction & related expenses.
- Total appropriated (to date): $239M site acquisition, design and construction & related expenses.
- Design and Construction of the courthouse to follow GSA Design and Construction Excellence policies and procedures.
News Releases
GSA Announces Final Environmental Assessment for New USCH, Chattanooga, TN
GSA seeks public comment on draft environmental assessment for new federal courthouse
GSA to host public scoping meeting for new Federal Courthouse in Chattanooga
GSA Announces Sites Under Consideration for New Federal Courthouse in Chattanooga, Tenn.