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The Walnut Street Bridge Is Back — Here's How to Make the Most of the Grand Reopening
by: Chattanooga LocalPublished on: 02/10/2026After 18 months of restoration, Chattanooga's most iconic pedestrian bridge reopens October 3. Here's the full story, what's happening that day, where to eat, and why it's one of the best Saturdays of the fall.
Ketner's Mill: A 200-Year-Old Tennessee Treasure Just 45 Minutes from Chattanooga
by: Chattanooga LocalPublished on: 01/10/2026Every October, thousands make the drive from Chattanooga to a 200-year-old mill in the Sequatchie Valley. Here's the story behind Ketner's Mill — and why the Country Arts Fair is worth the 45-minute trip.
The Story Behind Chattanooga's Fireman's Memorial Fountain
by: Chattanooga LocalPublished on: 05/06/2026The Fireman's Memorial Fountain has stood in downtown Chattanooga since 1888. Here's the remarkable story behind it, including the alligators.
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