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Did you know that most adults walk at an average of 2-4 mph? | Photo by @_ktz.04
If you’ve been singing the lyrics “I walk a lonely road” a lot lately, you’re not… alone (well, in a sense). Chattanooga roads are actually even lonelier than many, but we’ll get to that in a minute.

If national averages indicate anything, it’s that roads overall may have been more lonely over the past few years. According to a recent data report by Streetlight, annual average daily walking trips dropped 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022.

How does that national average shake out in the Chattanooga metro area, and where are the best spots to raise those national trend (and step count) numbers? Let’s take a look.

By the numbers

  • -42% | Percent change in walking trips in Tennessee, -40% in Georgia
  • -43% | Percent change in walking trips in Chattanooga, TN-GA
  • 29 | Chattanooga’s most recent score out of 100 on Walk Score’s walkability meter
      What does a percent change in walking trips mean? Say a metro area sees a -50% change in walking trips. This means, on average, walking trips declined by 50% in that area. (For the record, none of the top 100 metros in the study saw that much of a decline — the biggest dip was 49% in Akron, OH.)

      Where to walk the walk

      Wondering where you can get your steps in? Check out these pedestrian-friendly spots around town.
      • Tennessee Riverwalk, access points vary | Walk the paved path that follows the southern banks of the Tennessee River while exploring nature, restaurants, and activities along the way.
      • Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, 1 Walnut St. | Take a stroll along one of the country’s longest pedestrian walking bridges + check out the nearby shops and parks.
      • Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. | This Southside spot features 33 acres of parkland that showcase large, contemporary sculptures from all over the world.
      Asked

      Which US state’s average daily walking activity had the smallest decline from 2019-2022?
      A. New Jersey
      B. California
      C. New York
      D. Montana
      Step to it
       
      Events
      Monday, Jan. 15
      • Monday Night Blues Jam | Monday, Jan. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your evening listening to blues tunes from Robin Baker Blues Band.
      Tuesday, Jan. 16
      • Set Your 2024 Writing Goals | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Learn how to set reachable writing goals with instructor Ariel Curry.
      Wednesday, Jan. 17
      • Page-Turners on the Patio | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pax Breu Ruim, 516 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Enjoy a brew, chat with other book lovers, and participate in a quiet reading hour.
      Thursday, Jan. 18
      • Vision + Verse: Zowie Boyd | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Listen to music and poetry inspired by the Hunter’s contemporary collection.
      Friday, Jan. 19
      • Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Rd., Chattanooga | $36-$48 | Enjoy the music of Coldplay during a live, multi-sensory experience under the glow of candlelight.
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      News Notes
      Today Is
      • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Due to the threat of severe weather, the annual MLK Day of Service has been postponed. Additionally, the Unity Group of Chattanooga’s Memorial March and Parade + main program have been canceled. Stay tuned for rescheduled service project announcements.
      Health
      • All Hamilton County Health Department locations will be closed today, Jan. 15 in observance of the holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume tomorrow, Jan. 16.
      Try This
      • The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department will offer free fitness classes every Tuesday + Thursday morning at the Chattanooga Fitness Center. The classes (think: women’s weightlifting, cardio flex, and total body fitness) are open to all, with children ages 13-17 requiring parental supervision. (Local 3)
      Pets
      • McKamey Animal Center will offer free vaccines + microchiping services on Saturday, Jan. 27 at its satellite location (4001 Rossville Blvd.). Bring your cats or dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their Rabies and DHPP/FVRCP vaccines, microchips, city licenses, and pet ID tags.
      Community
      Giveaway
      • Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*
       
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