When a section of Chattanooga's Riverwalk closes next week, city officials say there are no viable detours — for now. Cyclists and pedestrians who use the trail to commute and for fun say they worry that closing it will leave parts of Chattanooga, including St. Elmo and Alton Park, cut off from the rest of the city. Read more at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Abby White / A closed for construction sign at the entrance of the Riverwalk parking lot off of Chestnut Street is seen July 8, 2025. #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #city