Plus, increased flights to Atlanta, GA + Detroit, MI.
 
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Hey, Scenic City residents — kind of different to read on a Saturday, huh? We’re excited to now be sending six days a week, sharing the biggest news and events to help you plan your weekend, and even more of the NOOGAtoday content you know and love.
 
Top Stories
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Chester Frost Park debuts waterfront yurts + fishing pier | This lakeside park in nearby Hixson has added a new way for folks to enjoy its campgrounds — four waterfront yurts, offering a glamping experience. Hamilton County Parks & Recreation also debuted the George Franklin Wright Memorial Fishing Pier, dedicated to Soddy-Daisy native George Wright.

Rendering of a baseball field and the residential areas around it

New community deal signed for the South Broad stadium | Just when you thought news about South Broad was over — The Bethlehem Center has entered a Community Benefits Agreement with the organizations behind the development, marking the first agreement of its kind for Chattanooga + Hamilton County.

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Chattanooga unveils its first-ever city brand | The Kelly Administration recently teamed up with local designers to introduce Chattanooga’s first official city brand. The new logo addresses the city’s need for a unifying visual identity + will be used across city departments, initiatives, and agencies.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Signal Mountain Wildlife Habitat Certification Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center | Free | Celebrate the deeming of this area as a Community Wildlife Habitat with plant giveaways + see a red-shouldered hawk.
  • Authors Fair | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free+ | Walk around to local authors’ tables + hear from keynote speakers at this annual event.
  • Farewell to Summer | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tennessee River Park | Free+ | Close out the season with a vendor market featuring items that will help you transition to the fall time.
  • Patio Party | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | TailGate Brewery | Free+ | Enjoy the debut of this brewery’s new double-decker patio with a cold pint of beer and football.
  • Nooga Hunger Walk Run | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Green | $25-$35 | Join a casual 5K to raise money + promote awareness of food insecurity in the surrounding region.
Plan Ahead
  • Riverview Park Playground Grand Opening | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4 p.m. | Riverview Park Playground | Free | Celebrate the opening of this park designed to promote play among children of differing abilities, ages, and communities.
  • 50+ Pickleball Tournament | Friday, Sept. 13 | 9 a.m. | Collegedale Pickleball Courts | $10 | Compete in this double elimination, bracket play tournament — players will be paired by skill level.
  • Lookouts Final Home Series of the 2024 Season | Tuesday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | AT&T Field | $8-$13 | Is summer over already? Only six more chances to catch the Lookouts at AT&T Field this season as the team prepares for its final homestand.*
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News Notes
Transit
  • Heading to Atlanta, GA or Detroit, MI anytime soon? Delta Airlines has announced it will increase its flights available to both destinations from the Chattanooga Airport. The additions will bring departures up to 59 + 13 times, respectfully, each week. Bonus: Let us help you have an easy flight. (WDEF)
Announced
  • After a two-month nationwide search, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed John Chambers as the new chief of police. Chambers currently serves as CPD’s assistant chief + now awaits final approval from City Council this month before being promoted. (Local 3)
Festival
  • Organizers behind the Highland Park Porchfest have dropped the official lineup for this year’s festival, happening on Saturday, Oct. 12. Get a look at the 23 performers who will be taking over the neighborhood. Stay tuned for our full event coverage.
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Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Chattanoogans, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
 
City Guide

Cost of living in Chattanooga

Cost of Living in Chattanooga
A view from across a river showing a blue bridge and a building across the way that has triangle peaks.
Find out what it costs to live here. | Photo by Denis Tangey Jr. via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
In today’s ever-changing economy, the price of planting roots in the Scenic City is bound to fluctuate. Last year, when we posted our guide on the cost of living in Chattanooga, the median household income was $50,437. Today looks a little different…

The median household income has increased to $57,703 (in 2022 dollars) according to the US Census Bureau. The cost of healthcare is slightly higher compared to the US average. However, the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, and transportation in the city is lower than the national average.

Click the button below to dive more into the numbers + see how Chattanooga compares with cities like Nashville and Austin, TX.
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