Plus, new upstream access point for South Chickamauga Creek.
 
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🚂 Keeping track of railroad delays

Kelly Administration installs four train warning systems in the area
NOOGAtoday | Train warning
Once the audio sensors are able to calculate the length of the train, the respective signs will alert drivers of the estimated length of the blockage. | Photo by @mayortimkelly
If you’ve ever been stuck at a blocked railroad crossing, you may be familiar with the frustration of long delays and uncertainty of a clearing time.

In an effort to combat these issues, the City of Chattanooga has announced the installation of four train warning systems which will provide real-time crossing data for drivers.

The systems were installed in partnership with TRAINFO, a software company that is dedicated to understanding and preventing traffic delays at rail crossings.

The warning systems are made up of audio sensors that have been placed along the railroad crossings. The sensors provide data to TRAINCO, which then conveys messages to warning systems — letting drivers know of a blocked crossing and providing an estimated clearing time, if available.

For example, if a train is incoming and the length is not detected, folks will see a message like “Train at XXX crossing, expect significant delays.” If the train’s length is detected, you’ll see “Train at XXX crossing, time for crossing to clear is XXX minutes.”

Bonus: The city is working with Google Maps + Waze applications to grant access to the railroad crossing information — meaning alerts will be integrated for these users.

NOOGAtoday | train warning system

Check out this map to see where the warning systems are located.

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Graphic provided by the City of Chattanooga

The four warning systems have been placed along Cassandra Smith, Hamill, and Hickory Valley Roads to provide alerts for the railroad crossings at Hamill and Hickory Valley Roads.

The systems were placed at these locations for two major reasons, according to data collected during the implementation process:
  • These crossings see on average between 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles per day.
  • The intersections experience on average 33 daily railroad crossings that can last anywhere from two minutes to nine hours.
Bonus: In phase two of this project, the alerts will integrate with 911 emergency vehicle dispatchers so first responders will be able to reroute in case of delays. The city is also looking to expand the system to other locations if it’s successful.
Asked

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A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Occasionally
D. Never
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Events
Thursday, May 30
  • “Cleanish” Comedy Showcase | Thursday, May 30 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Laugh along with comedian Carollynn Xavier and up-and-coming comics that will join her on stage.
Friday, May 31
  • Nightfall | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | Miller Park and Plaza, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy this week’s performances by Lilly Hiatt and The Briars.
  • Campfire Concert Series — The New Quintet | Friday, May 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $30-$35 | Bring your favorite picnic blanket and relax under the stars for an evening of folk tunes + fun. Free entry for kids 12 and under.*
Saturday, June 1
  • Yoga in the Park | Saturday, June 1 | 10-11 a.m. | Rossville Recreation Area, 200 Ellis Rd., Rossville, GA | $5 | Start your day with a community yoga class — bring your own mat.
  • Sourdough Workshop | Saturday, June 1 | 12-3 p.m. (CDT) | Bird Fork Farm, 261 Lewis Cross Rd., Dunlap | $65 | Learn about the ancient traditions of sourdough bread making + receive materials to make your own loaf at home.
Sunday, June 2
  • Market Baketacular | Sunday, June 2 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the local bakers at the market, purchase baked goods, and participate in a cake walk at 11:30 a.m. + 1:30 p.m.
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News Notes
Transit
  • Hamilton County recently announced it will opt out of funding CARTA services in its FY25 budget due to the “the lack of service in the unincorporated county.” Traditionally, the transit company has received $105,200 from the county each year since 2009. Check out the other focus areas of the budget. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
  • TVA crews will soon close the SR 153 bridge (over the Chickamauga Dam) weekly for resurfacing. The first closure begins tomorrow, May 31 at 9 p.m. through Monday, June 3 at 6 a.m. Work will be completed in two phases (south + north ends) and may take up to eight weekends.
Outdoors
  • The Chattanooga City Council recently voted to turn a small portion of land at 4343 Shallowford Rd. into an upstream access point for the South Chickamauga Creek. Construction on the $200,000 project will begin this fall + once completed, will be opened to paddlers. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Environment
  • Chattanooga has received $3.5 million in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency for brownfield cleanups. Areas of potential focus include the former foundry on Chestnut Street + multiple sites on South Broad Street. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
  • Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Mark King has retired after 38 years of serving the community. During his tenure, King oversaw all functions including uniformed services, criminal investigations, operational support, court security, SWAT + the School Resource Deputy Unit.
Health
  • Erlanger will host its Summer Outreach Safety Fest on Saturday, June 1 at the Washington Hills Community Center. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., folks can learn health + safety tips from over 20 exhibitors and speakers and enjoy free food, activities for the kiddos, and more.
Community
  • The City of East Ridge will open its splash pad on Saturday, June 1 for the summer season. The water playground, located at 1509 Tombras Ave., will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September. Note: Hours of operation are weather-dependent.
Arts
  • The Hunter Museum of American Art has joined the Blue Star Museum program for 2024. This nationwide initiative grants active military personnel and their families (up to five members) free admission to participating locations now through Labor Day — just bring your military ID.
Noogan
  • UTC’s star student (think: one of the most highly decorated students in recent University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history) has just been awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to Taiwan. See Emma Sprayberry’s story — and find out how UTC can take you places.*
Job
  • Want to help strengthen the Nooga community full-time? River City Co. is hiring a director of programs & events to help create engaging downtown activations that build a sense of belonging and promote economic growth. See details + apply.*
Finance
  • If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026. That’s almost two years to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
Biz
  • Looking for a way to stay on top of the world’s latest business news? Meet The Daily Upside, a free, no-BS newsletter from Wall Street insiders delivering actionable insights on the latest market news. Skip the clickbait and stay informed alongside 1,000,000+ fellow readers. Try it for free.*
 
Arts

🎨 Check out the museum’s new digs

The Hunter Museum unveils new mural on its campus
NOOGAtoday | Hunter Museum mural
“Flights of Hope and Healing” will join the sculptural works that surround the museum. | Photo provided by the Hunter Museum of American Art
If you’ve been to the Hunter Museum of American Art, you know the artwork is not limited to the galleries inside. When you see the museum’s campus, you’ll find works all around for visitors and folks just passing by to enjoy.

The Hunter recently unveiled its newest addition — a 37-ft mural by local artist Rondell Crier.

Titled “Flights of Hope and Healing,” the mural depicts a sunset, a bird, and water + is meant to inspire “a shared responsibility to care for one another and the world.” Crier was chosen from several muralists because his proposal “spoke directly to the museum’s goal of connecting people of every background to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.”

You can see the mural for yourself on the exterior of the museum’s east wing now through June 1, 2025.

Bonus: Make sure to stay tuned on Instagram + Facebook for announcements about public programming inspired by the mural.
The Buy

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