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the Bend.

A vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community connected to the river.

AUTHENTIC & GROUNDED

Chattanooga’s next great experience welcomes people of all ages, origins, passions, and pursuits to a 120-acre mixed use community, located at an iconic bend along the Tennessee River. A groundbreaking adaptive reuse project, the Bend reconnects people to the river, the city, and one another by design.

Inviting & Inclusive

As a walkable, vehicle-optional, and sustainable extension of downtown Chattanooga, the Bend’s diverse and inclusive mix of workspaces, retail, residential, streetscapes, recreation, entertainment, and green spaces nurtures, inspires, and captivates everyone — from educators, healthcare workers, firefighters, and professionals to trail runners, entrepreneurs, architects, and artists.

Intentional & Innovative

Like the ever-flowing river it celebrates, the Bend is a confluence of past, present, and future, building on urban design principles and thoughtful innovation to create more than just places to live and explore, but a more sustainable, connected, and vibrant Chattanooga.

The Bend in Chattanooga is a new development and formerly home to the iron and steel mills.The Bend in Chattanooga is a new development and formerly home to the iron and steel mills.

Past, Present, and Future

Formerly home to iron and steel mills, the Bend has a deep, storied history spanning an entire century. Today, its legacy as an epicenter for business continues, with added elements of vibrant community and long-term sustainability. Be a part of a diverse neighborhood that blends commercial and residential space, entertainment and green spaces, anchored by a bend in the river.

Looking to the Future

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In The Press

The Bend is making local and national headlines. Discover the latest news and community updates by clicking on the stories listed here.

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