Plus, Cumberland Trail expansion + CARTA increases fines.
 
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The Chattanooga vision spreads across borders

What Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova has to say about Chattanooga
Trostyanets' Mayor Yuriy Bova
Learn how Chattanooga is being an example of development as this Ukrainian town rebuilds. | Photo via City of Chattanooga
Remember last year when Chattanooga entered into a cooperative agreement with a war-torn Ukrainian town? Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova sat down with City Editor Haley to discuss how Chattanooga has been offering support during the rebuilding process during a recent visit to the Scenic City.

Here’s what he had to say, translated with the help of USAID HOVERLA Activity Interpreter Larysa Severianova.

Q: What has been the role of Chattanooga’s community working group?

A: We started our joint operations although we are 8,000 kilometers apart. Firstly, Mayor Tim Kelly + Ellis Smith engaged a team of volunteer architects to help us develop the vision and concepts of facilities to be rebuilt. This is one of the most damaged cities in the region, and with international support, we’ve been rebuilding step by step.

Q: How has the rebuilding process been going?

A: We employ the “Build Back Better” principle in each facility. Our task is not to replicate the object as it used to be, because it could have been obsolete or not energy efficient. Each rebuilt facility must be safe, energy-efficient, and accessible.

The government of Ukraine supports us, our hospital and the two most damaged residential areas are being rebuilt by the government.

NOOGA | Trostyanets

This is just the damage in the town’s Railway Station Square.

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Photo via Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova

1,000 people are back to work [at the Mondelez factory], which means they are paying taxes, and this money spent goes to rebuilding. 95% of people have returned and all schools and hospital functions.

For context, Trostyanets’ population was 21,000 before the Russian invasion.

Q: You mentioned the vision process, what have been key takeaways from this visit?

A: The goal of our visit is to study the Chattanooga experience, not only how to rebuild but how to develop. For example, how to develop parks, sports facilities, how to use the abandoned territories + plant new life in these territories. All the pieces of [Chattanooga] fit very well together.
Ways to continue support
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Thursday Night Social | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 4-7 p.m. | Whitebird at The Edwin Hotel | $17 | End the work day early to enjoy live music, a charcuterie display, and wine tasting.
  • Friends of Special Children | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 109 N. Germantown Rd. | $75+ | Enjoy a catered dinner + live auction to raise funds for the all-abilities Children’s Adventure Trail at Signal Centers.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Ringgold Haunted Depot | Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7-11 p.m. | The Ringgold Depot, Ringgold | $5+ | From hay rides and a bonfire to ghost tours detailing the haunted downtown area, this event will be frightening for all ages.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Annual Fall Flea | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dirty Jane’s Antiques | Free+ | Shop from 130 vendors that sell vintage, antique + mid-century wares, clothing, and more.
  • Highland Park Porchfest | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m. | Highland Park | Free+ | Walk around the neighborhood and listen to live music from 20+ acts as porches become stages and lawns become seats.
  • Spooky Paws Pet Parade | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tennessee River Park | Free | Gather your furry friends for a spine-chilling procession where pets strut their stuff in costumes, from cute to downright creepy.
  • Chattanooga Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Enjoy live oompah music, cultural food offerings, and an expanded selection of brews.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • According to Civic Tennessee’s data, Hamilton County now has 11,000 new registered voters, making us a leading county by the numbers. Just remember new + seasoned voters alike — early voting takes place Wednesday, Oct.16 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Find your polling station.
Transit
  • Park it for this update. CARTA is increasing rates for its parking fines. Illegal parking fines will jump from $35 to $45 + unpaid parking meter fines will increase from $11 to $20. Additionally, CARTA will allow its garages to have an hour of free parking, effective Sunday, Dec. 1. (NewsChannel 9)
Coming Soon
  • The folks behind Southside Italian eatery Alleia are opening a new concept in the form of 2nd American Restaurant. Opening on Monday, Oct. 14, you can expect a menu curated by Chef Daniel Lindley in a homage to an American family meal — inspired by Sunday dinners from his childhood.
Traffic
  • In order to implement slope stabilization after the mudslide in May, the W Road will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. + will reopen on Monday, Nov. 4 (weather permitting). Guess you could say we predicted the future if you recently read our guide to local landmarks.
Community
  • EPB is once again teaming up with Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center + the city to give out free trees to locals. Starting Saturday, Oct. 19, you can head to the Reflection Riding’s campus to claim two trees if you qualify. There’s only 1,000 available, so claim yours while you can.
Sports
  • Baylor School has made the latest top 25 national high school football rankings by Sports Illustrated. Coming in at No. 21, the magazine recognizes the Red Raiders’ victory against their biggest hometown rivals, the McCallie Blue Tornadoes.
Cause
  • Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is hosting its annual Holiday Food Drive and donations are needed. Now through Friday, Nov. 8, you can drop off non-perishable + unexpired food items to the nonprofit’s Family Collective Resource Center or program building on Brainerd Road.
Seasonal
  • It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming holiday season. USPS has just dropped its deadlines for holiday shipping — making sure packages arrive by Wednesday, Dec. 25. Don’t worry, this won’t be your only reminder from us.
Plan Ahead
  • Must be the season of the witch. Grab your coven for the annual Witch & Warlock paddle at Coolidge Park next Saturday, Oct. 19. Bring or rent equipment, and stick around after the paddle for costume prizes + other haunted festivities.*
 
Outdoors

⛰️ No trade backs

Land trades lead to the expansion of the Cumberland Trail

A man looking at a map cut out of Audubon Mountain
A good ole fashion trade can lead to growing paths. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Audubon Society
In a deal that will close over the next few months, the Chattanooga Audubon Society (CAS) is swapping land rights around with Tennessee State Parks to expand the Cumberland Trail.

The land swap, which is taking place at the 460-acre old growth hardwood forest of Audubon Mountain, was initiated by CAS earlier this year. CAS has held the majority of land rights since 1984 while Tennessee State Parks has owned a portion. The trade is as simple as:
  • CAS will get 100 acres (at Coulterville Road)
  • Tennessee State Parks will get 110 acres (at the highest elevation point at Leggett Road)
The 110 acres traded will then be used to extend the Cumberland Trail — making it the largest Tennessee State Park. Think: 300 miles that stretch from Cumberland Gap (on the Tennessee, Virginia + Kentucky border) to the Tennessee River Gorge.

The expansion will also include three adjoining trails at Audubon Mountain, McDonald Farm, and the Cumberland Trail.
The Buy
 
Suede Chelsea boots — they’re the perfect fall/winter staple for your closet that offers you comfortable wear with ankle support and a slim silhouette.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley
From the editor
I’m always so jealous of folks who get to participate in the free tree program. As an apartment dweller, I simply don’t have the means to plant one. If you’ve gotten a tree through the program, send me a pic of how it’s doing so I can live fica-riously through you.
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