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| BizBrief is your weekly, business-focused companion to the daily newsletter. | Graphic by 6AM City |
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Hi there — I’m Cat, Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief, NOOGAtoday's new weekly newsletter built to highlight our local business community.
BizBrief is your download on the local business landscape, delivering concise recaps — from news and podcasts to events, thought leadership, jobs, and company updates — all in one scroll-worthy newsletter to start your week informed, not overwhelmed.
If you already read our NOOGAtoday newsletter, think of BizBrief as its business-focused companion — zooming in on the stories, opportunities, and conversations shaping the local business community.
A little about me: I started at 6AM City, NOOGAtoday’s parent company, as a City Editor over four years ago, became a Managing Editor overseeing six markets, and now I’m excited to bring that experience back to community content as the Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief.
We want BizBrief to highlight what matters most to you. Got a local business story, podcast, or company update worth sharing? Send it our way or fill out the short survey below — your ideas can help guide our coverage.
Bonus: Keep scrolling to find out what fuels this newsletter. |
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News Notes
SportsIn June, Ironman Group announced a new five-year agreement to keep Ironman-branded triathlon events in Chattanooga through the end of the decade — including a return of the Ironman Pro Series and the 2027 70.3 World Championship, which delivered approx. $26.8 million in economic impact for the city last year, according to city officials. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)BizAmerican Bicycle Group, which is HQ’d on South Creek Road, has grown from 28 to ~70 employees since 2020 — the city is courting more outdoor gear makers on the heels of the Ironman renewal. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)EatThe former Zarzour's Cafe building at 1627 Rossville Ave. — which has sat dormant since the 107-year-old restaurant closed last November — will reopen with a neighborhood bar called Pauly's, led by former Universal Joint manager Paul Graves. A weekend food truck program is also planned; stay tuned to BizBrief and our daily NOOGAtoday newsletter for opening details. (Chattanoogan.com)Real EstateMayor Tim Kelly and the City Council unanimously approved a FY 2027 city budget of $393 million. Effective as of July 1, the budget is built around a $1.93 property-tax rate, down from $2.25 previously. (Local 3 News)DevelopmentAtlantic Companies formally broke ground with the City of Chattanooga at 702 Manufacturers Rd. — a 278-unit riverfront apartment community in Northshore. The project is the first to use Chattanooga's revamped Affordable Housing PILOT program: 42 units (15%) are earmarked for "missing middle" workforce housing. Delivery is expected at the end of 2027.Coming SoonThe Chattanooga Times Free Press publishes a weekly Hamilton County business-license roundup. Fresh licenses were recently issued for Red Bank Wine & Spirits, Rhino's Rendezvous, Summit Power Washing, Taqueria Ramirez, Blake's Big Dawgs, Chatt Town Rentals, Dollar Tree, and a new DoubleTree by Hilton at Hamilton Place.LeadershipIn June, Adam Schreader was named CEO of Erlanger East and Erlanger North hospitals; he began at Erlanger in 2006 as an ER technician and most recently served as VP of Operations. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)DevelopmentHoar Construction broke ground on a 54,000-sqft inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Ooltewah (40 beds, with 12 dedicated to supporting brain injury patients). The opening is slated for Spring 2027. (ConstructConnect)ClosingSouthside crepe mainstay Adelle's Creperie closed June 28 after exactly 10 years at 400 E. Main St. — owner Adelle Pritchard is relocating to Washington, D.C. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)ShopNeed to print marketing essentials? Build your branded marketing kit with GotPrint, which offers low prices without cutting corners on quality. Think: Fully customizable business cards, stickers, brochures, and catalogs. Plus, use free templates created by GotPrint’s professional design team. Customize your marketing essentials today.*
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Listed
Retail, for lease1620 Riverfront Parkway | 3,081–3,948 sqft across two spaces | $30 per sqft per year | First-generation retail in a 2026-built Southside riverfront block.
Overlook at Hamilton Place, 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. | 1,085 sqft in-line space | Price on request | Fresh Market-anchored center includes Gabe's and Hobby Lobby co-tenants.Industrial, for sale4609 Resource Drive | 9,375 sqft on 1.01 acres | Price on request | Single-tenant flex building in Bonny Oaks Industrial Park — sale-leaseback opportunity.Industrial, for lease6340 Bonny Oaks Drive | 14,440 sqft | Price on request | Flex industrial or warehouse space in the East Chattanooga industrial submarket with high visibility on Bonny Oaks and strong traffic counts.Office, for sale100 Market Street, Units 101–103 | Downtown mixed-use office condo | $1.1 million | Ground-floor space in the city center.
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💭 What makes BizBrief tick? | If you already read our daily product, think of BizBrief as its weekly, business-focused companion. | Graphic by 6AM City | | |
We sat down with our CEO, Ryan Johnston, for a behind-the-scenes look at what fuels BizBrief — and him.
Why introduce a business newsletter?I think of it less as a newsletter and more as a weekly business section.
What problem does your product solve?Talking about business together and delivering everything you need to make the most of the city you call home. Like NOOGA, BizBrief will center on strong reader participation and sources from traditional media, influencers, and company communications — creating a community that engages with local business news together.
How will BizBrief differ from all the other local business newsletters?BizBrief will follow the same formula as our daily NOOGA newsletter — aggregating, curating, narrating, and highlighting the most important business news from across the local business landscape. The goal: to help local businesses and the professionals who work in them thrive.
What podcasts are you listening to?Founderville, The Growth Project, and Noob School. |
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The Wrap
👋 Hey there — it's so good to be in NOOGA. You already know Sarah, and I'll be working closely with her to deliver business news to your inbox every Monday morning.
If you've got something to share — a business update, leadership change, community impact, or even where you went to lunch yesterday — my inbox is open. I'd love to say hi. |
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