UPDATE: Local officials gathered to break ground on Alton Park Connector Phase 1 connecting to Phase 2 on Saturday, December 13.

The City of Chattanooga and Trust for Public Land (TPL) say the "critical" new trail segment is designed to expand safe neighborhood access and link residents directly to Chattanooga's network of outdoor spaces.

Among those attending were Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Councilwoman Raquetta Dotley, Alton Park Resident Leader Maria Noel, and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann.

"I secured $6.4 million in Community Project Funding for this infrastructure project in FY24, and it is great to see work begin!" Fleischmann said in a Facebook post. "As Tennessee’s Appropriator, I will continue to fight for infrastructure investments in all our communities across #TN03."

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