Chattanooga Area News

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Thanks! Heard about this yesterday and couldn't find it in the TFP.  Should've known it'd be in the Chattanoogan.

[Titans10]

 

NOVONIX investing $160 million in former Alstom plant, creating 300 jobs

NOVONIX develops materials for lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.

https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/44153343/update-novonix-investing-dollar160-million-in-former-alstom-plant-creating-300-jobs

 

NOVONIX has been in Chattanooga for four years with about 20 employees. This expansion is a $160 million investment that will create 290 jobs in Chattanooga. They'll make room by purchasing and retrofitting the giant Alstom building on the downtown Riverfront.

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The eastern third of the county continues to boom. 

Chattanooga planners OK rezoning for former site of East Brainerd Elementary School

-  A 9-acre tract is slated to hold 210 apartments and 26 townhouses at the former East Brainerd Elementary School site on East Brainerd Road.

- Mixed use with commercial space along East Brainerd Road.

- Traffic lights and possible road widening of Joiner Road will be required for permitting.

 

[Titans10]

25 condos coming to Nikki’s restaurant site soon
 

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/8/9/432563/Landmark-Nikki-s-Restaurant-To-Be.aspx

[Titans10]

Apartment complex proposed for Chattanooga's North Shore

https://outline.com/qE7EEw

 

A Chattanooga panel on Thursday gave approval for a South Carolina development group to put up a pair of 5-story apartment buildings on a tract off Manufacturers Road.

 

 

The proposed apartment complex by Middle Street Partners of Charleston, South Carolina, would go on a vacant tract at 430 Manufacturers Road.

It's the same site where a $30 million assisted living facility was planned in 2019, but nothing was ever constructed.

 

 

[BnaBreaker]

Wow, the North Shore is really transforming into a legit urban neighborhood!  It seems like everytime I'm there it feels more mature and developed.  

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The CHI Memorial Stadium complex in East Ridge has grown.  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/sep/11/live-work-play-project-east-ridge-red-wolves/553819/ 

Already pegged as East Ridge's biggest-ever commercial project, Martino said the planned development has grown to about $200 million, up from $125 million when it was originally proposed a couple of years ago.

[BnaBreaker]

On 9/23/2021 at 9:55 AM, MLBrumby said:

The CHI Memorial Stadium complex in East Ridge has grown.  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/sep/11/live-work-play-project-east-ridge-red-wolves/553819/ 

Already pegged as East Ridge's biggest-ever commercial project, Martino said the planned development has grown to about $200 million, up from $125 million when it was originally proposed a couple of years ago.

Sounds like a hell of a project!  It'll be cool to see it coming right into town on I-75... one of these days I want to make it to a Red Wolves game.  It'd be awesome if they could form an affiliation deal with Nashville SC.

[Titans10]

On 10/2/2021 at 7:26 PM, BnaBreaker said:

Sounds like a hell of a project!  It'll be cool to see it coming right into town on I-75... one of these days I want to make it to a Red Wolves game.  It'd be awesome if they could form an affiliation deal with Nashville SC.

don’t support that trash club. Thanks. 

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Some recent Real Estate notes courtesy of Chattanoogan.com

Townhouse Project Planned On W. 26th Street Across From U.S. Pipe Property   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/10/6/436200/Townhouse-Project-Planned-On-W.-26th.aspx

Southside 9 Townhomes Rising Just Off Main Street   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/9/28/435665/Southside-9-Townhomes-Rising-Just-Off.aspx

Another Townhome Project Planned On E. Main Street   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/9/12/434599/Another-Townhome-Project-Planned-On.aspx

Form Based Code Panel Allows Variances For Cowart Street Hotel, Manufacturers Road Apartments   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/8/12/432813/Form-Based-Code-Panel-Allows-Variances.aspx

2 New Townhome Projects Planned In East Brainerd    https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/8/6/432456/2-New-Townhome-Projects-Planned-In-East.aspx

Pratt & Associates Plans 137-Lot Single-Family Home Project On Snow Hill Road   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/8/6/432457/Pratt--Associates-Plans-137-Lot.aspx

Planning Commission Recommends Approval For Mixed-Use Development At Former East Brainerd Elementary  https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/7/12/431220/Planning-Commission-Recommends-Approval.aspx

25 Tall, Skinny Homes To Be Clustered At Former B'Nai Congregation In Brainerd   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/6/14/429807/25-Tall-Skinny-Homes-To-Be-Clustered.aspx

148-Lot Residential Development Planned On Snow Hill Road   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/6/11/429797/148-Lot-Residential-Development-Planned.aspx

 Developer Plans 103 Residential Lots At 24.7-acre Farm Site On Ooltewah-Georgetown Road; RPA Staff Wants Limit Of 3 Per Acre  https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/6/11/429789/Developer-Plans-103-Residential-Lots.aspx

Development Near Jack Benson Park In East Brainerd Getting Bigger; Lucey Boiler Townhouses Selling Fast  https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/4/13/426562/Development-Near-Jack-Benson-Park-In.aspx

Construction Due To Start In October On New Red Bank Subdivision   https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/8/20/433240/Construction-Due-To-Start-In-October.aspx

 

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From the TFP... Ooltewah is bursting at the seams.  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/oct/11/more-homebuilding-ooltewah-draw-neighbors-wor/555834/

400 additional new apartments approved at Exit 11 in Ooltewah  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/oct/08/ooltewah-apartments/555685/

According to county planners, as many as 1,100 more residences already are approved in the East Brainerd area. Some people are concerned about over-development and traffic issues spilling into the Ooltewah-Collegedale and Apison areas.

More downtown residential development. 

Three projects in the Southside  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/oct/06/chattanoogdeveloh3-projects-underway-downtown/555532/ 

Tremont Street project  (20 Apartments)     https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2021/oct/11/biz-briefs/555837/

 

[KJHburg]

Chattanooga is the #1 best spot for remote tech workers to live  even beating Nashville and NC rivals.  

The 15 Best Cities to Move to for a Remote Career (orchard.com)

 

[Titans10]

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/real_estate/charleston-developer-invests-220m-in-3-new-tennessee-apartment-projects/article_9b874586-5f64-11ec-8f47-6ba2f69fd628.html
 

Picture of the 271 unit development being planned for 430 Manufacturers Rd.  across from Whole Foods on the North Shore. 

 

 

I'm still amazed the property less than a half mile down the street was denied by the planning commission 

Edited December 18, 2021 by Titans10

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Chattanooga Airport panel clears way for $28 million terminal expansion

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2022/jan/31/chattanoogairport-panel-clears-way-28-millite/562522/#/questions

J&J Contractors of Chattanooga won the construction contract for the $23.9 million in work at the terminal that will include adding three gates, another security checkpoint and more restrooms and concession space in the concourse as part of the overhaul.

[Titans10]

New Home2 Suites Hotel Planned Across From Convention Center That Would Include A 7th Floor Rooftop Bar
 

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2022/2/7/443002/New-Home2-Suites-Hotel-Planned-Across.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

[MLBrumby]

Thanks for keeping us posted on Chattanooga. Now that I don't go downtown daily and I haven't looked at the TFP since they switched over to iPad only (except for Sunday), so much gets past me. 

Edited February 8, 2022 by MLBrumby

[Titans10]

16 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

Thanks for keeping us posted on Chattanooga. Now that I don't go downtown daily and I haven't looked at the TFP since they switched over to iPad only (except for Sunday), so much gets past me. 

I don’t catch much these days either unless I happen upon it while on Twitter since I don’t get TFP either. 

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I suppose a new thread should be created for the old Weiland Foundry site between the Southside and Lookout Mountain.  When plans become more concrete, of course.  It looks like it's becoming a serious proposal now with a key developer identified. 

From the TFP.   https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2022/feb/26/lookouts-stadium/564119/#/questions

Here's the estimated cost for a new Lookouts stadium in Chattanooga

Nashville developer plans $150 million in related projectsFebruary 26, 2022 | by Mike Pare | Copyright © 2022

A new stadium with the Chattanooga Lookouts as the primary user is pegged at costing $86.5 million, including a donation of some land at the proposed Wheland Foundry/U.S. Pipe site, figures show. Also, a Nashville developer is planning $150 million in new residential and commercial projects around the proposed stadium if the multiuse facility receives the go sign from officials, according to a document sent to state legislators.

[BnaBreaker]

Didn't Chattanooga just build the current Lookouts stadium relatively recently?  Seems like there'd be a great number of things that would be a better usage of that money than replacing a lightly used minor league baseball stadium.

[Titans10]

7 minutes ago, BnaBreaker said:

Didn't Chattanooga just build the current Lookouts stadium relatively recently?  Seems like there'd be a great number of things that would be a better usage of that money than replacing a lightly used minor league baseball stadium.

It’s like 22 years old and honestly not the best stadium, the bulk of the stands face the sun so you literally bake in the sun to watch the game. The city I think also owns the property and I know they want to sell it to develop it. 

[BnaBreaker]

1 minute ago, Titans10 said:

It’s like 22 years old and honestly not the best stadium, the bulk of the stands face the sun so you literally bake in the sun to watch the game. The city I think also owns the property and I know they want to sell it to develop it. 

Holy cow is it 22 years old?  My mistake then!  I guess in my aging brain the Aquarium is still "new" too but that's probably even older than the stadium!  

[Titans10]

It seems this stadium thing is beginning to have legs

 

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/catalyst-city-of-chattanooga-working-to-secure-funding-for-new-lookouts-stadium
 

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G&G has a feature on Chattanooga in their Dec/Jan issue:  https://gardenandgun.com/articles/a-new-chapter-for-chattanooga/ 

I remember climbing across the old grille of the car mentioned in the opening paragraph. It's hard to tell, but I think it's a 1954 Oldsmobile. Cool! 

 

[Titans10]

Nashville Developer Plans 2 Large Apartment Buildings, Commercial Space On 7 Acres On Manufacturers Road
 

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2022/3/23/445827/Nashville-Developer-Plans-2-Large.aspx

 

 A Nashville developer is planning two large apartment buildings on over seven acres at 702 Manufacturers Road.

Beacon Acquisitions LLC is seeking rezoning and an ability to go to five stories high in an appearance before the Planning Commission in April. The limit is four stories without a variance.

There will also be some commercial space.

One building is to have 74,515 square feet and the other 45,540.

 

[BnaBreaker]

I have no idea where to put this, because it isn't news by any means, but this thread seems as good a place as any, I guess.  I was just wondering if any of you Chattanoogans were familiar with this youtuber called Geography King.  His channel is one of the most popular geography based youtube channels, and he lives in Chattanooga and talks about it pretty frequently.  Pretty interesting content if you're a geography nerd like me.  It's a very long shot but I guess I was just curious if any of you possibly knew the guy or ran in the same circles... hell, maybe he's a forumer here!  Who knows?  

https://www.youtube.com/c/GeographyKing