The Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga's main pedestrian path over the river, shuts down on Monday as the city begin 18 months of renovations to enhance its safety and the bridge's historic appeal.

On Sunday, Chattanooga officials will kick off the Walnut Street Bridge's first major renovation in about 30 years by advertising the project for bids.

The Walnut Street Bridge, built in 1890 to connect downtown with North Shore, received repairs to its foundation, supporting piers, steel structure and wooden decking.

In a 48-hour journey through Chattanooga, CBS News contributor David Begnaud found two men whose stories of compassion and self-expression reveal the power of human connection.

The Walnut Street Bridge's new coat of paint is not the same blue some people remember from the old paint job.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On a recent warm winter afternoon, hundreds of Chattanoogans flocked downtown to stroll along the Walnut Street Bridge, a picturesque walking path that towers over the ...

The Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge repairs are being performed as routine maintenance to extend the life of this historic Chattanooga landmark.

Chattanooga, Tennessee — The last time a crowd gathered at Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge for Ed Johnson, it was to witness his lynching.

UPDATE (Thursday, June 9th): Chattanooga Police say a second juvenile suspect wanted in connection with this mass shooting was arrested in Bradley County. A release says the unidentified suspect ...

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – ArtsBuild will host a new event in May called Breakfast on the Bridge. It will raise money for ArtsBuild’s education programs in elementary schools.

The Walnut Street Bridge was known as the People’s Choice when it opened in 1889. It was made of 14 prefabricated iron tresses set on stone piers, with seven spans on each side of City Island ...