Ever wondered why you drive on a parkway + park on a driveway? We don’t have the answer, and since Patten Parkway is now known as Patten Square, we don’t need it.
The historic square that was formerly home to the first Coca-Cola bottling facility has undergone major renovations in the past 2 years in order to become more pedestrian friendly + better suited for events.
Wondering what Patten Square has to offer ahead of its official grand opening ceremony on July 23? We’re breaking down what’s new.
WMWA landscape architects partnered with ASA Engineering to complete the 3-year project now known as Patten Square | Photo via NOOGAtoday
What’s new here
- A recently-installed sculpture that lights up at night
- Several trees lining the sidewalk
- Wider sidewalk space + removal of the median that previously split the parkway down the middle
- Stone benches that also serve as art
Businesses
Five Leaf Wellness | Hemp dispensary
Jack Brown’s | Burgers + beer
Lil Mama’s | Chicago-style hoagy restaurant
Millennial Nail Bar | Nail salon experience
Shyne Collective | Hair salon
The French Quarters Hair Salon | Hair salon
The Honest Pint | Irish pub
Plus a few others, like law firms + consulting companies.
Other buildings
The Patten Group HQ | Investment firm
Tomorrow Building | Fully-furnished apartment complex
Volunteer Garage | Parking garage
What’s gone
Palace Theatre | This local theatre and bar was 1 of Chattanooga’s unfortunate COVID-19 closures. The former theatre spot is now the location of the recently-opened Millennial Nail Bar.
Southern Squeeze | This vegan café is still open at its Northshore location, but its former spot at Patten Square is now home to Lil Mama’s.
The Camp House | The Camp House moved from its corner spot on Patten Square to a new building this past spring at 806 E. 12th St.
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