Those who know the Chattanooga Airport, love the Chattanooga Airport.
10 minutes to get through security? A quick + easy terminal to walk to? Nonstop flights to most major US hubs? It’s the thing of dreams, and with Labor Day weekend approaching, we thought it’d be the perfect time to break down all of the updates going on at Airport Road.
✈️ Recent updates
- Parking garage | The Chattanooga airport’s most recent update is the completion of a $25-million parking garage that accommodates an additional 1,300 vehicles, rental car space + covered parking.
- Cell phone lot | Another recently-opened airport amenity is the new cell phone lot for people awaiting a phone call or text to pick up their flyer.
- Art exhibit | The airport’s first art installation, “Into the Blue: Abstraction in the Airport,” opened earlier this month showcasing 10 different artists’ works.
Rendering of the planned terminal expansion | Rendering via WRCB
✈️ Plans
The airport currently has plans for the largest passenger terminal expansion the airport has seen in 30 years, as part of a 20-year master plan. The expansion plans include:
- Adding 26,000 sqft + renovating up to 14,000 sqft of the terminal
- 3 new gates for passenger loading onto aircraft
- A third security checkpoint for passengers entering the concourse + a separate lane for pre-check fliers
- A new restaurant, updated restrooms, a café + a gift shop in the concourse past the checkpoint
- 2-4 additional gates, and a possible fourth security checkpoint lane, as part of Phase 2 of the expansion
✈️ Nonstop flights
- Atlanta, GA | Delta | Daily departures
- Charlotte, NC | American | Daily departures
- Chicago, IL | United | Daily departures
- Dallas, TX | American | Daily departures
- Houston, TX | United | Daily departures through Oct. 1
- Detroit, MI | Delta | Daily departures
- New York, NY | Departures currently paused
- Orlando, FL | Allegiant | 2 weekly departures, schedule changes seasonally
- Tampa, FL | Allegiant | 2 weekly departures, schedule changes seasonally
- Washington, DC | American | Departs Monday-Saturday
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- Schitt’s Creek Team Trivia | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Old Chicago Pizza, 2006 Hamilton Place Blvd. | Free | If “fold it, David” and “ew, David” are familiar phrases to you, Schitt’s Creek trivia may be your calling.
Show
- Monday Blues Night | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | Price of purchase | Enjoy brews from Wanderlinger + the blues music of Rick Rushing and guests. 🎵
Drink
- SORBA Pint Night | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Five Wits, 1501 Long St. | Price of purchase | Meet other locals, see what's happening with Chattanooga mountain biking, learn how to get involved, and have some drinks. 🍺
Volunteer
- Partner Program: On My Own 2 Wheels | Mon., Aug. 30 | 8-10 a.m. | Community Kitchen | Free | Volunteers can provide ride support to homeless individuals learning to bike + become more active. 🚲
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Weather
- 89º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain 🌦️
ComingSoon
- Six18 Restaurant & Lounge will open this fall on Georgia Avenue in the old Jefferson’s location. The restaurant boasts high-end dining, wine and cocktails + 12 on-tap brews in a renovated space. Job opportunities are available for 30 employees, including servers, hosts, bartenders, valets, kitchen team members, and catering and event staff. 🍽️
Development
- Construction will begin soon on a 245-room lodge, conference center, and spa on Lookout Mountain as part of The McLemore. The Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton is slated to open in late 2023 + include multi-level dining and entertainment terraces, infinity edge pools and spas, and an outdoor events venue. (WDEF)
Community
- Throughout September, the Jewish Federation will host an exhibit and sale of visual art donated by local residents. Items range from Japanese prints, needlework, realistic and abstract paintings, intaglio and lithographic prints + Judaica. The majority of items are priced under $50, sold as is, and all prices are negotiable.
ForPets
- McKamey Animal Center has reached maximum capacity at over 600 animals and is temporarily suspending non-emergency intake of animals. MAC will still work to help lost and found animals, animals in distress, and other emergency situations, but non-emergency intakes will be placed on a waiting list until kennels have opened. 🐾
Health
- CHI Memorial Foundation announced the 17th annual Pink! gala will take place on Sat., Jan. 22, 2022. This year's theme is "Beyond the Palace Gates, An Evening in the Royal Garden" + Mark Hite and Marcus McKamey will co-chair the foundation’s annual signature black-tie event.
Coronavirus
- Starting today, 5 Hamilton County Schools will switch to remote learning for a short time. East Hamilton Middle, Ooltewah High, and Sale Creek Middle High School will remain remote through Sept. 3, while Alpine Crest Elementary + Daisy Elementary will be virtual through Aug. 31. (NewsChannel 9)
Noogan
- In honor of Women’s Equality Day, American Water published a blog article featuring several employees across the company, including Chattanooga’s Kristen Stanfill. Kristen is the Operations Specialist for Tennessee American Water + started her job in September 2020. Way to stick with it, Kristen. 👏
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TryThis
- The Rummage Bash event, a 1 day athletic brand pop-up, will take place on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the parking lot of The Athletic Shop (1211 Latta St.). Shop for top athletic brands for prices starting at $1.
Giveaway
- One week left to enter the CHEF’S CRAFT® giveaway for a $500 grocery shopping spree, an air fryer, or a $50 grocery gift card. Enter to win through Sept. 6. All entrants will receive a $2 off coupon for CHEF’S CRAFT chicken products, found locally here. 🍗 Ⓟ
Learn
- The no. 1 selling language learning app, Babbel, can teach you a new language in as little as 3 weeks (and with a new language comes new inspiration for travel, cuisine, hobbies... you name it). Get up to 55% off for a limited time. 🌏 Ⓟ
We’ve known that the corner of 4th and Cherry Street has been under construction with new housing for awhile now, but these new renderings make the long-time project seem a little more tangible.
The new renderings show the completed housing units — which will feature apartments + townhomes — plus 15,000 sqft of retail space on the bottom floor, similar to current downtown apartment complex Market City Center.
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