Ever wondered why you drive on a parkway + park on a driveway? We don’t have the answer, and since Patten Parkway is now known as Patten Square, we don’t need it.

The historic square that was formerly home to the first Coca-Cola bottling facility has undergone major renovations in the past 2 years in order to become more pedestrian friendly + better suited for events.

Wondering what Patten Square has to offer ahead of its official grand opening ceremony on July 23? We’re breaking down what’s new.

The newest art installation at Patten Square | Photo via NOOGAtoday

What’s new here

A recently-installed sculpture that lights up at night
Several trees lining the sidewalk
Wider sidewalk space + removal of the median that previously split the parkway down the middle
Stone benches that also serve as art

Businesses

Five Leaf Wellness | Hemp dispensary

Jack Brown’s | Burgers + beer

Lil Mama’s | Chicago-style hoagy restaurant

Millennial Nail Bar | Nail salon experience

Shyne Collective | Hair salon

The French Quarters Hair Salon | Hair salon

The Honest Pint | Irish pub

Plus a few others, like law firms + consulting companies.

Other buildings

The Patten Group HQ | Investment firm

Tomorrow Building | Fully-furnished apartment complex

Volunteer Garage | Parking garage

What’s gone

Palace Theatre | This local theatre and bar was 1 of Chattanooga’s unfortunate COVID-19 closures. The former theatre spot is now the location of the recently-opened Millennial Nail Bar.

Southern Squeeze | This vegan café is still open at its Northshore location, but its former spot at Patten Square is now home to Lil Mama’s.

The Camp House | The Camp House moved from its corner spot on Patten Square to a new building this past spring at 806 E. 12th St.

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