FAQ
Q. What is that dome shaped building in your logo?
A. In 1891 Ochs built an Italian Renaissance style building to house the Chattanooga Times. At the time the six-story building, the tallest in town, was known as the Ochs Building. Over 10,000 people attended the dedication ceremony in December 1892 and admired the tallest building in town. The striking dome is gilded in gold. When the Chattanooga Times moved to a different building in 1947, the building was renamed the Dome Building.
Q. Why are you always talking about soccer in your office?
A. We affectionately call the State of Chattanooga Region Report--SOCRR.
Q. Can I drop by your office?
A. We always enjoy visitors—we might even put you to work. We are located on McCallie Avenue next to the Yellow Deli restaurant.
Q. How much did Ochs pay for the Chattanooga Times?
A. In 1878 he borrowed $250 to acquire the Chattanooga Times; today that would be about $5,500. In 1896, the acquisition of the New York Times cost $75,000, which is around $1.6 million in today’s dollars.
Q. What areas of public policy do you focus on?
A. Feel free to suggest a research avenue. For now we conduct research in the following areas: economic and community; youth and education; health; crime and public safety; urban governance; and, environment and sustainable development
Adolph Ochs built the Dome Building in 1891.