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Aerial view of a vibrant urban riverside park, featuring green lawns, trees, walkways, a pier with boats, and nearby city buildings, evoking a lively atmosphere.
Development
Big changes coming to Chattanooga’s riverfront
A major project will bring new amenities and an 18-month closure starting this fall.
March 30, 2026 02:32 PM
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Sarah Dickson
Four pint sized glasses of newly poured draft beer with the logo "Creature Comforts" on each glass
Bars
New beer garden opening next to Chattanooga Lookouts’ stadium
Creature Comforts will debut space inside “The Shed” in the Foundries District.
March 2, 2026
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Sarah Dickson
Aerial view of a construction site for a baseball stadium near a river. The field is outlined but unfinished, surrounded by structures and floodlights.
City
Five Chattanooga projects expected to finish in 2026
From a new Southside stadium to a refreshed Walnut Street Bridge, these major projects are on track to wrap up this year.
January 14, 2026
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Sarah Dickson
A group of people stand talking outside the Hamilton Justice Building. The scene is calm, with overcast weather and downtown buildings visible nearby.
Development
Hamilton County’s old jail could get a new life
Jailhouse Studios would bring film and music production to downtown Chattanooga.
January 9, 2026
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Sarah Dickson
A sleek blue train travels alongside a calm lake, reflecting in the water. It's set against a backdrop of dense green forests under a clear blue sky.
Airports and Transportation
Passenger trains could be coming to Chattanooga
The new route that would link Chattanooga to three major cities in the region.
December 16, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Aerial view of a city stadium surrounded by buildings and parking lots at sunset. The empty stadium has a green field with scattered equipment.
City
Master plans revealed for renovations of Finley Stadium
In a project titled Finley Stadium 2.0, the Stadium Corp. plans to give this beloved facility a fresh major upgrade.
June 19, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Front of Cassette Skate Shop with a brick facade and glass door. Bright signage, a colorful sticker-covered planter, and a chalkboard promoting a skatepark.
Development
Help bring a pop-up skate plaza to St. Elmo in Chattanooga
Learn how a local skate shop owner is working to bring the Scenic City’s first-ever legal DIY skate park to the area.
May 27, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A large group gathers in an industrial building for a press event, standing near a detailed project rendering displayed on a board, conveying anticipation.
Development
South Broad stadium gets named Erlanger Park in Chattanooga
Erlanger scored a home run in becoming the naming rights partner for South Broad stadium, the new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts.
May 22, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with white houses, pitched roofs, and porches. Green lawns and pathways are dotted with people and trees.
Development
Building community with Fountain Avenue Cottage Homes
A new single-family residential neighborhood is coming to the Belvoir area.
May 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial view of a vibrant city park by the Tennessee River. Features include a cafe, restaurant, pier, green spaces, and a baseball field, bordered by trees.
City
The Riverfront Parks project enters final draft planning
The ongoing project to transform Chattanooga’s Riverfront has entered its final stages in the planning process + the community is invited to leave feedback on the updates.
March 28, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial view of a bridge with pedestrians crossing over a river, flanked by green trees.
City
Pro tips for navigating the Walnut Street Bridge closure
The Scenic City’s beloved pedestrian bridge is set to undergo a major restoration project — find out how to best navigate the next 18 months.
March 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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