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Frequently Asked Questions
The Southeast Tennessee Development District/Chattanooga Area Regional Council of Governments is a special purpose unit of government created by executive order and comprised of municipal and county governments within the Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia region. SETDD provides and shares a staff to effectively plan, promote and implement programs that result in the development and improvement throughout the southeast region of the Tennessee River Valley Basin. Programs include the services delivered through the Area Agency on Aging and Disability, Tennessee Career Center, Small and Minority-Owned Business Assistance Program, Southeast Industrial Development Association, and the Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association. The Southeast Tennessee Development District serves as a vital force in helping local governments plan for the future by coordinating the establishment of regional and local priorities. What area does the Development District serve? SETDD serves ten counties in Southeast Tennessee (Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie) and three counties in Northeast Georgia (Catoosa, Dade and Walker). Where can I find out information about grant programs? The Southeast Tennessee Development District works with state and federal agencies on numerous grant programs. For more information about grants available to city and county governments in Southeast Tennessee, please click here. Where can I find out information about obtaining a loan for my business? The Southeast Tennessee Development District maintains two loan programs for businesses in the region, the Revolving Loan Fund and the Intermediary Relending Program. For information on those two loan programs, click here. Where can I find out information about aging program in the Southeast Tennessee region? The Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities is administered under SETDD. You can find out more information about those programs here.
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