Parks and Recreation

Aerial view of a blue truss bridge spanning a wide river. Green trees and a rocky shoreline are visible, with distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
City
Walnut Street Bridge renovations are right on schedule
Nearly eight months into its 18-month closure, the iconic blue bridge is showing fresh color and steady progress toward reopening in 2026.
November 03, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sarah Dickson
Folks shopping at the Plant Nursery at Reflection Riding
Culture
Get ready for the Wild Wander: Plant Natives Weekend
The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones, a group dedicated to connecting the community to native plants, will host a Plant Natives Weekend festival to showcase all things nature.
April 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Graphic showing a map of Chattanooga and yellow pins at locations of projects.
City
8 local projects secured by Community Project Funds
Through federal Community Project Funds secured by Chattanooga’s congressman, eight local development and expansion projects will soon begin throughout the city.
March 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
What to expect from the new Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee
We recently shared news of who will be on the new Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee — now, they’ve conducted their first meeting and we’re giving the inside scoop on what’s to come.
March 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Stream bank
Culture
Join WaterWays for a Watershed Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of World Water Day on Friday, March 22, local nonprofit WaterWays is hosting a scavenger hunt throughout the Chattanooga area — read along for tips on how to discover the hidden painted rocks.
March 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial photo of Coolidge Park showing the bright blue roofs of the facilities and the fountains next to green grass.
City
Chattanooga’s first Parks & Outdoors Advisory Committee
The Chattanooga City Council has officially appointed the 15 members who will serve on the board of the city’s first-ever Parks & Outdoors Advisory Committee.
February 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Pink flowers blooming in a green-leafed bush outside
Culture
Change with the Rock City Seasons
Lookout Mountain attraction Rock City recently announced it will bring intentionality with its programming based on the seasons. Read on for the changes you can expect as Rock City Seasons takes over the grounds.
February 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Two folks on kayaks, one that is orange, red, and yellow, and one that is shades of light and dark blue, paddling on the river with green trees in the background.
City
Outdoor Chattanooga strategizes for 2024-28
Outdoor Chattanooga, a division within the city’s Parks and Outdoors Department, has announced five key goals within its strategic plan for the next four years.
January 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk
Culture
Walking trends in Chattanooga
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Chattanooga compares.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | A woman sitting under a tree with her two dogs.
City
Call for Red Bank residents to take parks survey
Do you reside in the Red Bank area? This is your chance to provide feedback and thoughts on the city’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
December 12, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Lookout Mountain Club
Travel and Outdoors
Tee it up at these Chattanooga golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 21 golf courses in Chattanooga are sure to make for a good round.
December 3, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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