Today, the Alstom site developer (Urban Story Ventures) will seek approval for a 10-story office tower at The Bend development.
If approved, the structure will be the tallest office structure that Chattanooga has seen in 42 years — the last was Liberty Tower on Chestnut Street.
The tower is set to include river views, rooftop amenities, and a courtyard in front of the building for possible restaurant seating.
While the developer has letters of intent from several potential tenants, the names have not yet been released — though they include both local + out-of-town companies.

Urban Story Ventures recently bought an adjacent riverfront parcel with hopes to rezone it for a new downtown marina.
It’s just one idea for the area, and not set in stone — aka, don’t get too excited yet.
While downtown currently hosts a small marina at Ross's Landing + boat slips for residents at Cameron Harbor, this would add more boat space and “bring people to the river.”
The Bend developers have a goal to redo the entire Riverfront area at the former Alstom site to give people greater access to the river.

Novonix — a battery materials maker — is another Bend addition at the former Alstom plant.
The expansion for Novonix, which currently employs ~20 employees at its office in Chattanooga, will create ~290 more local jobs.
Beyond Novonix, the development is set to create even more jobs through new medical buildings + other offices.

What else could The Bend contain? While nothing is concrete yet, plans for the neighborhood development include manufacturing, housing, hotels, offices, a canal, a food hall, a 5,000-seat music venue + recording studio, child care center, and more.

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Today

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | Fri., Nov. 12-Sun., Nov. 14 | Times vary | Start at First Horizon Pavilion | $35+ | Come support runners in the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5k, or kid’s fun run. 🏃
Arts for Older Adults: Abstract Painting | Fri., Nov. 12 | 12-1 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | Free, RSVP | This class, as part of the Arts for Older Adults program for those ages 65+, will guide participants through several methods of abstract painting.
Night Glide | Fri., Nov. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Arts Avenue, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $15 | Skate the night away with a DJ, food trucks, and a bar — skate rentals available for $7.

Saturday

Introduction to Writing a Novel | Sat., Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $20 | Pick up a coffee onsite at Sleepyhead + start exploring some of your fiction ideas with other writers, working on writing prompts, and more. ✍️
Chattown Stages: Songwriters Stage | Sat., Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Camp House, 806 E. 12 St. | $5 | See local artists compete for a chance to record at the Library with Richard Winham. 🎵
Touch-A-Truck Chattanooga | Sat., Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warner Park, 1100 McCallie Ave. | $5 | This family-friendly, hands-on event offers opportunities for children to explore trucks like emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, and other equipment.
Dog Deeper Kickoff Event | Sat., Nov. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | East Lake Park, 3000 E. 34th St. | Free | This kickoff event for a new dog behavior nonprofit will feature food, music, and plenty of dog talk. 🐶

Sunday

Lee University Opera: A Musical Revue | Sun., Nov. 14 | 3 p.m. | Buzz Oates Theatre, 345 Church St. | Free | Hear the Lee University Opera performs songs from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fiddler on the Roof, Little Shop of Horrors + more.
TEDxChattanooga | Sun., Nov. 14 | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave. | $35 | This TEDx event will feature presentations + talks on integrated community sustainability, the sacredness of writing for strangers, and more. 🗣️

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain 🌤️

Announced

Tickets for the rebranded Riverbend Festival will go on sale tomorrow at 12 p.m., with discounted tickets going on sale Monday via local radio station WGOW. The new festival will take place on June 3-5. 🎟️

Development

A new mixed-use development is being planned for 621 E. Main Street, across the street from Southside Pizza. An existing building at the site is set to be remodeled into apartments, while a new 3-story building will be built in front for multi-family units + a bar. (Chattanoogan.com)

Now Open

A new, independent jewelry store opens today at the corner of Commons Boulevard in the former Chattanooga Salad Co. location. Henri’s Fine Jewelry carries designer jewelry, customized jewelry, and a private line of bridal rings + bands. 💎 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Stat

To help prepare your budgeting — Chattanooga Gas Company projects that customers will be paying $27 more a month this winter than a year ago. This increase is due to a rise in natural gas prices, but Chattanooga Gas Company is partnering with energy assistance programs to help those who need it. (WRCB)

Award

EPB + other partners, who are working together on a joint project to develop technology protecting America’s electric grid from cyberattacks, recently earned an R&D 100 award. R&D 100 is an innovation awards program that recognizes industry, academia, and government-sponsored research programs.

Plan Ahead

Reindeer on the Riverfront + the 41st Annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Fri., Nov. 26. The event, which begins at 4:30 p.m. on the Chattanooga Green, will feature Santa and live reindeer, a hot cocoa bar, fire pits, miniature train rides, and will culminate in a fireworks display over the Tennessee River. 🦌

Arts

CHA ART SPACE, an exhibition space at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, is seeking artwork for its January 2022 juried exhibit, “A Stilled Life.” The open exhibit will feature traditional 2D media themed around “frozen ‘snapshot[s]’ of everyday life.” The submission deadline is Nov. 17 by midnight.

Volunteer

The Chattanooga Salvation Army is hosting its annual 614 Fall Festival on Nov. 24 for the 614 Corps + Homeless Day Shelter. You can volunteer to help with set up, clean up, food service, managing different tables and games, and more here.

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On the hunt for a new coworking space? Allow us to suggest The Chattery, where you can enjoy Sleepyhead coffee to fuel the workday + take on a holiday painting or vision board class during your lunch break.

Starting next week, The Chattery will offer up its space for coworking on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. until the end of the year.

We just might see ya there, Nooga. 💻

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THE WRAP

Yesterday, we discussed the Old Farmer’s Almanac and let you make your own decision about its accuracy. We also asked you what kind of winter you’re hoping for, and the majority of you are ready to ditch the mild winters + take on the Almanac’s prediction for a cold, snowy season:

❄️ 66.8% | Bring on the sledding weather

❄️ 16.8% | Let’s keep the mild streak going

❄️ 12.8% | Is it summer yet?

❄️ 3.6% | I can handle the cold, but please no snow.

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