The center mound of dirt will be the home plate location. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Last July, we shared news of the groundbreaking of the South Broad mixed-use stadium, a long-awaited project aimed at reanimating the South Broad District.
We recently joined Chattanooga Lookouts President Rich Mozingo for a tour of the site — so grab your hard hats as we dive into an update on construction.
Mozingo said the stadium remains on budget and on time, with a slated opening in April 2026. Since the summer, crews have moved over 100,000 yards of dirt + 10,500 yards of concrete. Additionally, crews are working with 1,000 tons of structural steel on the site as they begin building vertically.
We stood at the future home of the Home Plate Club, overlooking the field. One thing we’re particularly excited about is the positioning of the field — the sun will no longer set in your face, as the center field is looking due east.
“It’s amazing the amount of detail that goes into a project like this and that’s really blown me away,” said Lookouts President Rich Mozingo.
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Also on our tour, Mozingo showed us some of the historical buildings that will be repurposed, like the powerhouse building that was built in 1882, which will become the main entrance of the ballpark.
The old pattern shop will house restaurants and offices + will have a second floor with 14,000 sqft of meeting spaces, with the ability to serve as an event venue.
Mozingo said what is happening on the site will continue to be the catalyst for the development of this community.
“It’s a development of 400 plus acres around the ballpark... parts of Chattanooga that have not seen the love that other parts of Chattanooga have seen over the last 25, 30 years,” he said. “It’s really going to reinvigorate this side of town.”
To keep up with the latest on the project, check out the South Broad Chattanooga website. Bonus: You can watch the live stream to see real-time construction of the ballpark.
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Blooms & Buds: A Springtime Adventure | Times vary | Chattanooga Audubon Society | $3+ | Take a one-mile guided nature walk to see spring ephemerals, budding trees, and emerging wildlife.
Wednesday, March 19
Wild Wonders & Family Craft Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | $29 | Hear about simple ways to make nature walks part of your family’s routine + the kiddos can create a treasure from a hand-picked nature collection.
Thursday, March 20
Spring Book Sale | Thursday, March 20-Saturday, March 22 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, Downtown Branch | Price of purchase | Shop hundreds of books at a discounted price to support the library’s programming and events.
Friday, March 21
Chattanooga Civitan Club | 12-1 p.m. | Chattanooga Masonic Center | Free, RSVP | Join the Chattanooga Civitan Club for a lunch + talk with educator, author, and founding chair of the Challenger Center, Dr. June Scobee Rodgers.
Springtime Movie Night | 5-7:30 p.m. | McDonald Farm, Sale Creek | Free+ | Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a screening of “Over the Hedge” under the stars + enjoy free popcorn, games, and vendors.
“While We’re Young” | 9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $15+ | Calling all Directioners — sing and dance the night away to this former band’s greatest hits.
The City of Chattanooga will host an inauguration ceremony for its elected leaders on Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Auditorium. The mayor + city council members will take their oaths, marking the beginning of a new term, and a short walking parade will follow the ceremony — RSVP.
Try This
Folks who are looking for a new place to pitch their tents can now choose from three sites at Audubon Acres. Campers will have access to restrooms, a picnic table, and a fire ring + can explore the 130-acre nature sanctuary and hiking trails.
Arts
ArtsBuild is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to host a Free Tax Prep Day on Saturday, March 29. From 1 to 3 p.m., trained volunteers will be available to help artists and creative workers who need assistance with filing taxes. Register to attend.
Outdoors
The annual Master Your Garden Expo will return to the Camp Jordan Arena on Saturday, April 12 + Sunday, April 13. The expo will feature exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, and vendors for gardening enthusiasts. Get your tickets online — proceeds fund scholarships, local community gardens, and educational projects.
Health
UTC’s School of Nursing will unveil its MobileMOC outreach health clinic on Tuesday, March 25. The mobile unit will service rural areas in Southeast Tennessee, aiming to expand health care access (think: screenings, social services, chronic disease management, and more) for older adults + caregivers. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Eat
It’s Girl Scout cookie season. Bleu Fox Cheese Shop is hosting a cookie + cheese pairing event on Friday, March 28. Tickets are $25 and you’ll be joined by Troop 40862 to explore 5-6 combinations of your favorite cookies with various kinds of cheeses.
Plan Ahead
McLemore Resort will host New York Times best-selling author Tom Coyne for a talk and book signing on Thursday, April 24. Get tickets to hear stories from his travels — as chronicled in his book, “A Course Called America” — proceeds will benefit the Evans Scholarship Foundation.
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Environment
Keep hard-to-recycle items out of landfills
Think about using local recycled products for your next landscaping project. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
In honor of Global Recycling Day today, we’re sharing some ways to look at your trash in a new light. Instead of throwing away items like car batteries or electronics that will end up in our landfills, here are some ways to properly recycle them in Chattanooga.
CMC Recycling
This company has been offering scrap metal recycling services in Chattanooga for over 50 years. Additionally, you can recycle items like automotive lead batteries insulated wires, and other nonferrous scrap metal items.
STS Electronic Recycling
If you have an old computer, laptop, LSD screen, or telephone lying around, this spot offers free recycling services for unwanted or unused electronics.
Overlooked Materials
This company offers curbside glass recycling services + turns your glass into sand and gravel that can be used in the community for landscaping and construction.
I took a stroll on Veteran’s Bridge over the weekend to check out the new art installation by Ebony Bolt. I love that she included some neighborhood icons — from the Coolidge Park Carousel to Frazier Avenue shopowners.
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