The Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga's main pedestrian path over the river, shuts down on Monday as the city begin 18 months of renovations to enhance its safety and the bridge's historic appeal.

Ahead of the Walnut Street Bridge closing for an 18-month renovation, Chattanoogans and business owners expressed understanding but disappointment the project would take so long.

The plan for a reimagined downtown riverfront is nearly finalized, and the public has the opportunity to provide feedback on the design.

Detour signs have been erected pointing to alternate ways across the wide river ... Street Bridge dates to 1891 when it replaced a long-used ferry system for getting to North Chattanooga.

(WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters knocked down a house fire Thursday night. At 9:29 p.m., March 13, 2025, crews responded to the 600 block of Valley Bridge Road on reports of the fire.