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At Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors, A New Leader Settles In

April Furth, kayaking on the Tennessee River with Outdoor Chattanooga in July.
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors
April Furth, kayaking on the Tennessee River with Outdoor Chattanooga in July.

This spring, just in time for Earth Day, the City of Chattanooga earned the outdoor designation of National Park City.

It’s the first city in North America to attain that international status - which is not related to the U.S. National Park Service.

The month after that announcement, Mayor Tim Kelly named April Furth of Clark County, Washington as administrator for the City of Chattanooga’s Parks & Outdoors.

She began the job this summer, succeeding Scott Martin in that role.

April Furth
City of Chattanooga
April Furth

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Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.
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