Government shutdown may impact parks and travel for Chattanoogans | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga area to feel impact if federal government shuts down

Government shutdown may impact parks and travel for Chattanoogans | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Many federal agencies released shutdown contingency plans early this week ahead of a potential partial government shutdown if Congress could not agree to a short-term funding deal by Tuesday night.

Government shutdown could have local impact

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Government shut down at midnight Tuesday. That means many federal agencies could see an impact in funding and staffing. At point park on Lookout mountain, we saw locked gates and no rangers to be found. That didn’t stop some people from finding a way inside. Federal court dates, passport processing, and other services could see slowdowns if a deal is not reached soon. Postal services are funded separately and shou…