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One Westside under Chattanooga and Hamilton County partnership

Chattanooga + Hamilton County partner for Westside development project
NOOGAtoday | Westside Development
The development will be done with the help of local agency Urban Story Ventures. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced a partnership that will revitalize the Westside urban area that spans over 300 acres on the riverfront.

The One Westside plan will include Urban Story Venture’s development of The Bend + Chattanooga Housing Authority’s Westside Community Evolves plan.

The partnership aims to expand downtown education, create affordable housing for 2,000+ Westside residents, instill a new Choice Neighborhoods grant through HUD + enhance public infrastructure along 3,000 ft of the Tennessee River.

One Westside envisions:

  • One million sqft of commercial space
  • Thousands of new homes — 10% of rental units will be reserved for residents making 80% or less of the area’s median income
  • 14 acres of new green space, including nine acres for a new Riverfront park on The Bend
Let’s talk financing. As this is a massive project, a new system of tax increment financing (TIF) will be put into place under the partnership to capture revenue coming from the redevelopment — fueling areas of affordable housing, education, and more.

Chattanooga + Hamilton County project over the course of 10 years, the TIF district and Westside Evolves will unlock a minimum of $800 million in new development.

NOOGAtoday | Westside TIF

See the break down of the TIF + how it will fund the community.

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Graphic provided by the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County

This TIF period will be enacted over the span of 20 years per parcel. Both the county and city property tax revenue will use their normal amounts for essential services. See how the rest will be split up:
  • County property tax revenue | 53% of remaining revenue will fund downtown education, with the remaining funding being allocated to the TIF
  • City property tax revenue | 53% of remaining revenue will fund the Westside Evolves plan, downtown education opportunities (in partnership with the county), a new fire station + public infrastructure improvements
Stay tuned for future updates + check out the development for more information.

“This trajectory-altering approach will provide a long-term lift to every resident’s quality of life and will go the distance toward addressing our residents’ housing, education and employment needs for decades to come.” — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly
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Events

Today, May 29
  • Memorial Day Ceremony | Monday, May 29 | 11 a.m. | Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Join the Department of Veterans Affairs Chattanooga in a solemn commemoration to “honor the patriotism and sacrifice” of those who have served in the armed forces.
  • Monday Night Blues Jam | Monday, May 29 | 8-10 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your evening listening to blues tunes from Robin Baker Blues Band.
  • Torch Light Tour | Monday, May 29 | 8:45 p.m. | Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Bring your flashlight for a guided one-mile torch light walking tour of the Civil War section of the cemetery + hear the stories of the soldiers who died while serving.
Tuesday, May 30
  • Plant an Herb Garden | Tuesday, May 30 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Plant a mix of three aromatic culinary herbs in a container garden that can be used for cooking + drying.
  • Soft Animal Presents: La Luz with JayWood | Tuesday, May 30 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $18-$22 | Enjoy a night of music inspired by the “mysteries of the natural world and the magic of human chemistry.”
Wednesday, May 31
  • Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | Wednesday, May 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 7872 Causeway Rd., Hixson | $0-$10 | Outdoor Chattanooga’s instructors will provide formal + equipped instructions for beginning and novice kayakers.
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News Notes
Development
  • The Rossville Recreation Center in nearby Walker County, GA will undergo a $2.2 million redevelopment project to build an “activity hub” off of Salem Road. The hub will feature a playground, splash pad, walking trail, and a pavilion + is being funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. (NewsChannel 9)
Announced
  • The Carpet Bagger’s Comedy Night recently announced it will be temporarily relocating all shows. Formerly held at The Bode Hotel since its beginning, the shows will now be held at Stone Cup Café (208 Frazier Ave.) due to the hotel being sold to new ownership.
Biz
  • Chattanooga-based insurance company Unum Group was recently recognized on USA Today’s 2023 America’s Climate Leaders list for reducing its greenhouse emissions. The list features 400 companies that were selected out of 2,000.
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Lookouts + the Bessie Smith Cultural Center will host the 2nd Annual Negro League Appreciation Weekend on Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10. Bonus: the first 1,000 fans on Saturday’s game will receive a commemorative seat cushion.
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for its ceremony + Torch Light Tour.
Holiday
  • The time to celebrate those father figures in your life is quickly approaching. Craft Axe Throwing is inviting all dads in the community to throw for free from Sunday, June 18-Wednesday, June 21.
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Eat and Drink

🍸 Step into the unknown of mocktails

Unknown Caller announces new mocktail menu
NOOGAtoday | Unknown Caller mocktails
Editor Haley got to sample the new mocktails, and they were delicious. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Unknown Caller will be broadening its specialty to the realm of mocktails and low-alcoholic beverages all on its own menu — the “Low + No Alcohol.”

Bar Manager Kelsey Hassell said the new menu will provide a more inclusive experience for the bar’s clientele who may not want to partake in alcohol but still want to enjoy the environment with their friends.

Kelsey added, “It being separate provides them with their own tailored experience vs. being an afterthought on the bottom of an extensive craft cocktail menu.”

What to expect

  • Ratio | five mocktails + two low-alcoholic beverages
  • Flavor palate | Seasonal + balanced — tart, bitter, savory, refreshing, etc.
  • Ingredients | House-made syrups, juices + tinctures, Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits, non-alcoholic bitters, aquafaba (egg-white substitute)
“This menu was created with so much intention and time. I look forward to seeing our doors open up to even more friends in our community.” — Kelsey Hassell
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett
From the editor
A little fun fact about me — my birthday is Halloween, and I love to get down and spooky all year long. Luckily, River City Co. will host its Summerween at Patten Square later in June. Featuring a watermelon carving contest, costumes, street performances, and more, it is sure to be spooktacular.
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