Mill towns were once pretty popular across the US. There’s lots of history here, but the abridged version is that large industrial mills were built in cities, subsequently bringing rural workers to the center of town. These companies built residential space surrounding the mills to house these workers + their families, creating small “towns.”
Now, a local developer is working to put a twist on the mill town concept by revitalizing the former Standard-Coosa-Thatcher textile mill village.
Renovations to the water tower were recently completed. | Photo by Creative Revolver via Collier
🏢 Wait, what’s happening?
An abandoned ~40 acres of land located at the former mill area will become a modernized take on the “mill town,” with 450 homes surrounding a hub of offices and retail space.
Think Warehouse Row, but larger + with lots of housing.
🏢 Details, please.
- Housing | Mill Town will feature homes for purchase and for lease. Some of the units are already for sale, with closing anticipated in June. Other units are available for lease beginning mid-March.
- Prices | Collier partnered with nonprofit Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise on the development so that Mill Town can offer homes starting in the high $300,000s along with more affordable housing.
- The Mill | While there currently aren't any potential retail tenants, the mill will eventually become a hub with restaurants, offices + shopping.
Ethan Collier said that he hopes Mill Town will bring people to an oft-overlooked part of Chattanooga. | Photo by Creative Revolver via Collier
🏢 Gimme a timeline.
- 89 of the 450 planned homes are expected to be completed by late summer this year.
- Collier believes that all 450 will be built + sold in the next three years.
- Renovations for the mill will begin in fall of this year, with an anticipated completion date in mid-2023.
🏢 Big picture.
- Once completed, Mill Town will offer a whole new space — in an often overlooked part of Chattanooga — for people to live, work, and play.
- Mill Town is also creating a model in which neighborhood revitalization is led by the private developer — in most instances, a municipality or nonprofit is the catalyst for neighborhood redevelopment efforts.
- Through adaptive reuse, what was once a lively mill town in Chattanooga for 200 years will once again connect community members.
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Today
- ”Rent” | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $38+ | This 25th anniversary — and final — touring production of Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” may be your last chance to see it onstage. 🎭
- Inaugural Chili Cookoff | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co. | Price of purchase | Purchase a beverage to vote on your favorite chili from local spots and chefs like Syrup & Eggs, Tremont Tavern, Final Girl Vegan Food, Lil Mama’s + more.
Friday
- Houston Museum 48th Annual Antique Show & Sale | Fri., Feb. 25-Sun., Feb. 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Read House | $10 | Check out the finest wares from over 30 dealers from around the country.
- Night Glide | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7-10 p.m. | Arts Avenue, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $10+ | Disco + skate the night away with Moonlight Roller. 🛼
Saturday
- Dave Mason | Sat., Feb. 26 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $45+ | Dave Mason has penned over 100 songs, has three gold albums, and has worked with musicians like Jimi Hendrix + Eric Clapton. 🎵
- Gene Moore | Sat., Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $17+ | Comedian Gene Moore is known for his fast paced + high energy performance style.
- Cumberland Trail Overnight Backpacking Trip | Sat., Feb. 26-Sun., Feb. 27 | Departs at 1 p.m. | Cumberland Trails, Rock Creek Gorge Section | $35 | Wander through one of the Cumberland trails’ most scenic areas + get a good night’s sleep at a river campsite. 🎒
Plan Ahead
- AmuseUm: Hard Hats Required | Sat., Mar. 5 | 7 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $125+ | CDM's annual fundraiser features an overlook of the museum under renovation and dancing under the stars.
- Brew Skies Beer Festival | Sat., Mar. 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Lookouts Power Alley | $10+ | Sample beer from local + regional breweries while enjoying a day at the ballpark — all proceeds benefit the projects of the Chattanooga Breakfast Rotary Club. 🍺
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Note: COVID-19 protocols can change rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Chattanooga. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.
Weather
- 74º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain ☁️
Closing
- Goodman Coffee Roasters is closing its Camp House location (806 E. 12th St.) on Fri., Feb. 25 — hours on the last open day will be 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Goodman Coffee is still serving coffee, tea, and more at its Warehouse Row and St. Elmo locations. ☕
Traffic
- The Hamilton County Highway Department announced that Roberts Mill Road will be closed for the immediate future. During heavy rainfall early this week, the roadway was damaged. The highway department is currently working with a geo tech stabilization company to assist in assessing damage + repairing the road. 🚧
Arts
- Local artist Alex Paul Loza is making history by sculpting the nation’s second monument of Thaddeus Stevens — a former congressman known for his involvement in the creation of the 14th Amendment. He was selected to create the monument by the Thaddeus Stevens Society during a nationwide search. 👤 (WDEF)
Edu
- Trucking company U.S. Xpress is partnering with Chattanooga State Community College to offer a new Future Ready Institute. The company plans to convert some of its headquarters facility to train students in IT and other logistics industry skills. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
- Atlanta-based architecture, planning, and landscape firm TSW established a new office in Chattanooga. Planner + landscape designer Beverly Bell — who formerly worked at the Chattanooga Design Studio — will run the office and broaden the firm’s presence across the region. 📐 (Chattanoogan.com)
Legacy
- Shannon Fuller, beloved co-owner of Zarzour's Cafe, died on Monday, according to her husband Joe “Dixie” Fuller. Shannon Fuller is remembered for her friendliness, humor, and love of people. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Cause
- Kingdom Partners, a local church collaborative, is working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, City of Chattanooga Youth & Family Development Centers, and more to train mentors + connect them with local youth. The group hopes to gather 300 mentors from 30 churches by the end of the year. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Noogan
- Make-A-Wish East Tennessee is granting Gabe, a 16-year-old from Hixson, his wish to experience Disney’s newest Star Wars attraction. Make-A-Wish is hosting an airport send-off today at 4 p.m. to celebrate Gabe and his family’s trip. (Chattanoogan.com)
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Editor's Pick: A week from now, Kristen and I will be in Nashville hanging out with our company’s team members from across the country. This will be my first time meeting the majority of them in person, and I can’t wait. Also… “Rent” was amazing. (That’s my last time bringing it up, I swear — but prepare yourselves for this summer when “Hairspray” comes to town.)
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