County Considers $25,000 Bluegrass Event Allocation

The Hamilton County Commission discussed allocating $25,000 to the International Bluegrass Music Association for the 2026 IBMA World of Bluegrass event in Chattanooga. The funding would come from the Fiscal Year 2027 Hotel Motel Fund, with a matching $25,000 contribution expected from the City of Chattanooga.

Document date · September 2, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$25,000

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Fiscal Year 2027 budget allocation for the 2026 IBMA World of Bluegrass event

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Hamilton County Commission Minutes Agenda Preparation Session September 2, 2026

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Who was awarded the government contract by Hamilton County?

International Bluegrass Music Association was awarded this government contract by Hamilton County, as recorded on September 2, 2026. The contract value is $25,000.

How much is the International Bluegrass Music Association contract with Hamilton County worth?

The International Bluegrass Music Association contract with Hamilton County is valued at $25,000.

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