Action Leads to Change: Illuminate Oak Grove

Action leads to change! During a recent Illuminate Oak Grove event, volunteers came together to identify more than 40 streetlights in need of maintenance across 10 neighborhood routes — a hands-on effort aimed at making Oak Grove safer and brighter for everyone who calls it home.

A True Community Partnership

This kind of impact doesn't happen alone. A big shoutout goes to:

• Oak Grove residents, who showed up and walked the routes
• Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), for their continued partnership and support
• Commissioner Joe Graham, for working alongside the community to drive real change

Together, this team identified the trouble spots that matter most, the dark corners and dim stretches that residents notice every day. By identifying these locations the community took the first step towards getting them fixed.

Why it Matters

Well-lit streets aren't just about visibility. They're about safety, walkability, and helping neighbors feel secure in their own community after the sun goes down. At CNE, we believe small, visible improvements like better street lighting add up to a neighborhood that feels cared for and connected.

Thank you to everyone who took part in Illuminate Oak Grove. Action really does lead to change and this is just the beginning.

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