If you have an opinion on the future of Chattanooga’s riverfront, this is your last chance to share it with city planners. | Rendering provided by River City Co.
The design phase for the “Evolving our Riverfront Parks” project — an initiative that was introduced in 2023 to activate the area — is nearing its final draft.
Last summer, we shared how the original concepts would be refined into the framework, creating five “porches” along the Tennessee River. Since then, community partners + designers have collaborated, bringing a near-final plan to the table for residents to provide feedback on.
Notably, the original proposed “Memorial Porch” for the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Veterans Memorial Park will be moved to the NorthShore area, providing a morequiet + reflective site for veterans and families. This will have its own planning process.
Let’s break down the other key updates of the overall site plan before you share your opinions.
Pro tip: Click “view larger image” under each portion on the website to zoom in on the details.
Renderings provided by River City Co.
Recreation Porch
Your input is needed to decide what will go under Highway 27 (beneath the Olgiati Bridge) — you might remember the trial run during SportSpot. The three options are:
Adrenaline Zone with a pump track + climbing slope
Flexible Games featuring a retractable netting system for flexible use
Sport Courts where there would be a multi-sport court + pickleball court
Signature Play
This all-abilities playground will feature two zones, modeled after our aquatic friends:
Mia Chung | 7:30-9 p.m. | Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, Collegedale | $20 | See a Harvard professor, concert pianist, writer + spokesperson for music take the stage.
Tuesday, April 1
Deep Dish Pizza | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet and Savory Classroom | $97 | Go deep into your love for pizza + get hands-on instruction on creating this Chicago delicacy.
My Morning Jacket | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $61+ | Hear this rock band play songs from its 10th studio album — their first release in three years.
Wednesday, April 2
Lookouts vs. ChattState Tigers | 5 p.m. | AT&T Field | $5 | See our minor league team take on our local community college — all proceeds will benefit the Tigers.
Thursday, April 3
East Ridge Business Expo | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | East Ridge Community Center, East Ridge | $15 | Come out to meet over 30 local businesses to learn more about what they do in the community + network and explore new ventures.
Friday, April 4
Campfire Concert | 5:30-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $30+ | Come out to see Luke Simmons and the Lovestruck play under the stars, eat complimentary s’mores + sip local brews — kids 12 and under get in for free.
Gothic Trading Co., NorthShore’s newest store, has opened on Tremont Street. Let everyone know it wasn’t just a phase when shopping gothic + punk apparel, shoes, accessories, makeup, home decor, and more.
Tech
The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC) has appointed UTC’s Quantum Center Director Dr. Rick Mukherjee + CQC CEO Charlie Brock to its board of directors. The CQC works to prepare the Scenic City for the ongoing efforts to commercialize and introduce quantum technology within the community.
Biz
The Peoples’ Choice Voting round for TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant opens today at 8 a.m. and will run through Friday, April 4. During this time, folks will select their favorite businesses in Chattanooga, Northwest Georgia + the Ocoee region to move on to the pitch competitions.
Community
McLemore Resort in nearby Rising Fawn, GA has announced its 2025 Songwriter’s Series headliners, with its first show set for Thursday, May 22. The resort is now looking for local talent to perform 45-minute opening sets — send in your audition tapes.
Mansion Monday
Welcome to the living of gnomes and fairies. This 4-bedroom + 4-bathroom Lookout Mountain home spans 5,010 sqft and offers plenty of scenic views — but we’re really interested in the mountain stone exterior and the wood front door that makes the space feel like it fell straight out of “The Hobbit.”
Plan Ahead
Save the dates to fly high with the Commemorative Air Force Airpower History Tour when it comes to the Chattanooga Airport on Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1. Attendees will get to see aircrafts like the World War II FIFI + P-51 Mustang.
Home
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