Isn’t it beautiful? This section of the Walnut Street Bridge shows the final look.
Photo by Brian Smith via Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors
Walnut Street Bridge
This beloved pedestrian bridge has been getting quite the facelift, with new decking, fresh paint, steel repairs, and updated lighting. Renovations are on schedule, and it’s expected to reopen in September. See the latest progress report.
The new headquarters will include 39 apartments for CFC players.
Photo provided by Chattanooga Football Club
CFC Headquarters/Mixed-Use Building
A six-story building on Riverfront Parkway is set to become the new headquarters for Chattanooga Football Club — but that’s not all. The building will also have retail space, a restaurant, and rooftop bar. A grand opening is planned for this summer.
Chattanooga could be getting a World Cup moment — maybe. A report says Spain may use Baylor School as its base camp for the first rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but city and school officials say nothing’s official yet. Stay tuned. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
Rock City wants to build a gondola system that would lift visitors up Lookout Mountain and over its famous views. Rock City says the project could ease traffic and offer a new way to reach the attraction. If approved, construction would begin in 2027 and take about two years. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Number
$10 million. That’s how much Chattanooga spent on road paving last fiscal year. The city’s latest financial report breaks down where tax dollars were spent and how much each department received. It also shows how Chattanooga compares to Tennessee’s other big cities. Read the full report. (Local 3 News)
Weather
We hope you’re bundled up, because it’s freezing outside — literally. While you wait for your teeth to stop chattering, check out these cold weather tips for your home. And if you have to be out and about today, warm up with coffee from one of Chattanooga’s local shops. (WDEF)
Active
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors is launching an Adaptive Hiking program to help kids with mobility challenges hit the trails. Thanks to a grant, the department now has an all-terrain wheelchair designed by MIT engineers. Hikes are planned for March through fall. Interested families can email Nate Sirmans with the Therapeutic Recreation division. (The Pulse)
Try This
Renting can be a great option, but it definitely comes with questions. From leases and payments to roommate issues and tenant rights — the Good Tenant Workshop covers it all. It’s happening at New Salem Baptist Church in Soddy Daisy on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12 to 4 p.m. RSVP online.
Wellness
Interested in a THC or CBD journey in 2026? Women-owned and operated brand TribeTokes is offering 15% off with code DRYJAN15, plus a free CBD/CBG tincture when you spend $40. Try pineapple THC gummies or mini THCA prerolls for some California sober fun during dry January.†*
The Buy
Our favorite winter golfing accessories:
⛳ This men’s fleece-lined quarter zip is the perfect base layer.
⛳ A pair of windproof and waterproof pushcart mitts to keep your hands warm + dry.
⛳ These men’s thermal golf pants that deliver lightweight insulation for under $50.
⛳ A handy golf cart heater that can run for almost six hours.
⛳ Bonus: If your course is closed for the season, this 4.8-star rated indoor golf simulator is calling your name.
PSA: It’s National Bagel Day, and Honey Seed is getting in on the action by giving out free Montreal-style bagels with cream cheese to its first 50 customers. They open at 7 a.m., so if you’re one of the first to read this newsletter, you still have time to make it there. Godspeed.
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