Plus, Whoville at The Canyons discontinues indefinitely.
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Help plan Chattanooga

An aerial of a city's downtown area showing the streets and buildings
If you’ve ever had an opinion on the city’s development, now is the time to make it count. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The City of Chattanooga has released the draft of Plan Chattanooga — the city’s first comprehensive framework plan — for public review. Get ready to put your feedback to good use, as we dive in.

The Plan Chattanooga project began in August 2023 when the Chattanooga Regional Planning Agency launched a survey pertaining to eight areas of the city. This process is in tandem with Plan Hamilton County.

Each area has its own extensive chapter breaking down its history + future development plans — while we are highlighting some of the big ideas mentioned, we recommend fully diving into the area that affects you the most.

Downtown/NorthShore

  • Continue the implementation of recent vision plans (South Broad, One Riverfront, etc.)
  • Expand housing units by 500 to 1,000 per year
  • Create a downtown transit center
  • Protect the character of historic neighborhoods

Hixson/Red Bank

  • Facilitate the redevelopment of the Northgate Mall area to create a walkable Town Center
  • Preserve + add green spaces
  • Transform major streets to enhance safety + walkability
  • Maintain industrial areas to support non-retail employment
Screenshot of the Plan Chattanooga map.

The Place Type Map showcases the intended future character of each area based on the big ideas highlighted.

Screenshot via Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency

Historic River-to-Ridge

  • Limit new development in floodplains
  • Add programs to prevent displacement + gentrification
  • Connect all community destinations with greenways
  • Transform major streets to provide safe transportation

South Chattanooga/Lookout Mountain

  • Allow for a modest increase in residential density
  • Ensure cultural preservation through programs
  • Focus redevelopment to create nodes at intersections along Dodds Avenue and Rossville Boulevard
  • Mitigate conditions for existing housing in floodplains
Once Plan Chattanooga is finalized, the city will implement it as a long-term guide with plans to update + track the progress as Chattanooga continues to grow.
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Events

Monday, Oct. 28

  • Cold War Kids | Monday, Oct. 28 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal | $43+ | This band is making a pit stop in Chattanooga for their “20 Years” tour.
Tuesday, Oct. 29

  • Origami Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Collegedale Public Library, Collegedale | Free | Learn to fold paper pumpkins and ghosts — no library card required.
  • Bobby Stone Film Series | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $13 | “Let’s turn on the juice and see what shakes loose” during a special screening of Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice.”
Wednesday, Oct. 30

  • Sea Sprouts | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 10-11 a.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $15 | Kiddos ages 3-4 will learn about plants, from how they grow + what they need to thrive in environments.
  • Noontunes | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Park | Free+ | Spend your lunch break in the park while enjoying food, games, and a performance by Synamon Townsend.
Thursday, Oct. 31

  • “Rocky Horror Picture Show” | Thursday, Oct. 31-Friday, Nov. 1 | Times vary | Barking Legs Theater | $25+ | Enjoy an interactive movie experience while watching a shadow cast perform live with the film on in the background at this 18+ event.
Events calendar here
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News Notes

Announced
  • The organizers behind the Hixson holiday tradition, Whoville at The Canyons, have announced the neighborhood will discontinue the festivities indefinitely. In a Facebook post, the rise of concerns for safety + traffic on Canyon Springs Drive were said to be the leading issues behind the decision.
Development
  • The Chattanooga Sports Authority recently sold $80 million in bonds, which will fund the ongoing construction of the South Broad Stadium. The new home to the Chattanooga Lookouts is still on track to be completed by April 2026. Check out the community benefits agreement in place for the area. (NewsChannel 9)
Edu
  • Chattanooga 2.0 has launched the Hamilton County Out-of-School Time Program Locator, an accessible tool for families to find school programs for their students. You can filter the map based on criteria like grades, transportation, times, costs, if meals are offered, etc. to connect you to programs across all interests.
Featured
  • The Scenic City is becoming “one of the most interesting dining cities in the country,” according to Condé Nast Traveler’s readers’ choice list for best food cities in the US. Ranking at No. 3, Chattanooga restaurants St. John’s + Calliope are highlighted — James Beard, we’re coming for you.
Community
  • Get ready to walk around Glass Street on Saturday, Nov. 2 for a neighborhood block party. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you’ll find local vendors, food trucks, yard games, live music on the main stage + more family fun. The intersection of Glass Street and North Chamberlain Avenue will also be closed to street traffic.
Job
  • We’re looking for a rising star media seller to be our Sales Executive in charge of National Brand Partnerships. Want to lead sales efforts for new products, identify and secure partnerships, and grow existing client relationships, all with a lucrative compensation plan? Apply to join.
Shop
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Seasonal

🍂 4 fall tours to leaf through

Fall foliage on the mountains (colors like yellow, orange, red, and green) and showing the Tennessee River
Experience the wonders of fall by taking a scenic tour. | Photo via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
It might be the last week of October but that’s not fall — we’re highlighting local tours that capture the true spirit of the season, right in time for peak fall colors.

Southern Belle Riverboat | $40-$60 per person
Spend three hours taking in the beautiful fall foliage that the Tennessee River Gorge has to offer. Bonus: Book the lunch tour to enjoy the boat’s buffet.

Experience Chattanooga | $100-$175 per person
Choose your own adventure with a variety of hiking tours to see the fall colors up close — we’re eyeing the beginner-friendly “Good Morning Mountains” hike.

Chattanooga Trolley Tour | $31-$35 per person
Enjoy the chilly air while learning about the city’s folklore + true crime tales on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets.”

ChattaBOOga Ghost Walk | $19-$25 per person
Hear scary stories of Chattanooga’s haunted past on a kid + pet-friendly walking tour, or try the “Ghost & Booze” tour to learn about some of the city’s famously haunted pubs for a more adult experience.
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If you could design your dream city tour, which of the following features would you include?

A. Historic landmarks and iconic buildings
B. Local cuisine tastings
C. Street art and vibrant murals
D. Other
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Haley

Last week, I took advantage of getting out early to place my vote ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you were curious if the lines were as long as you’ve heard — it wasn’t so bad at 11 a.m., it only took me ~15 minutes. You still have until Thursday, Oct. 31 to vote early.

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