The Enterprise Center, Chattanooga’s nonprofit economic development partner, will move from the Edney Building to the historic Lupton Building at 1010 Georgia Avenue in November 2025.
Acting President and CEO Sammy Lowdermilk said the new space will continue to offer public meeting and event facilities similar to Floor Five, which has hosted about 100 gatherings each month. The Lupton Building, part of the Stone Fort Land Company Historic District, is being renovated to provide collaborative space for local businesses, nonprofits and civic groups.
Board Chair Dan Ryan said the move will help the organization continue its legacy of connecting residents to technology, training and resources “from within the heart of our city.” Public use of the current Floor Five space has ended, with the new facilities expected to open in 2026.
SORBA survey to shape future of area hiking, biking, climbing spots
SORBA Chattanooga, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has launched a trail user survey to better understand how local trails are used, their community value and their economic impact. The survey is open to hikers, bikers, climbers, runners, walkers and non-trail users. Feedback will guide long-term planning, improve user experiences and strengthen funding advocacy for future trail development across the Chattanooga region.
Responses will also inform a mountain biking economic impact report, set for release in Fall 2026, measuring how trails contribute to the outdoor economy, tourism and quality of life. The initiative supports maintenance and accessibility for Chattanooga’s 170 miles of multi-use trails and will aid funding proposals and partnerships.
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MaryEllen Locher Breast Center moves to Hixson’s CHI Memorial
The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center has relocated its Hixson facility to a state-of-the-art center in the Plaza Building at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, offering comprehensive breast care for women in the Chattanooga area. The new location provides a full range of services, including 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound breast biopsies, bone density scans, a breast care clinic, boutique and Oasis waiting areas. The center emphasizes the advantages of 3D mammography, including improved visualization, better cancer detection and more personalized care.
The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center operates four locations and two mobile mammography coaches across the Chattanooga region. To schedule a screening, call 423 495-4040. Financial assistance for eligible uninsured and underinsured women is available year-round.
Small Business Administration sets Nov. 3 disaster loan deadline
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Tennessee residents and businesses that Nov. 3 is the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for physical damage caused by the severe storms and flooding of Aug. 13. The disaster declaration covers Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee as well as the contiguous Georgia counties of Catoosa, Dade, Walker and Whitfield. Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters in these areas are eligible for Physical Damage Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.