Walnut Street Bridge
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Why go
- The world's longest pedestrian bridge, 2,376 feet (724 m) across the Tennessee River
Don't miss
- Camelback truss spansThe top chords in five sections give the main spans their Camelback shape.The main spans over the Tennessee River
- Wood-planked walkwayWood planking replaced the deteriorating asphalt deck, so the walkway is wood under foot.The walkway deck, over the river
- Middle of the bridgeThe Riverbend Festival fireworks are shown from here, keeping boaters several hundred feet away.The middle of the bridgeEach summer
Know before you go
- The bridge is a pedestrian walkway. Motor vehicles have been closed from it since 1978.
Tips for your visit
- Walk the wood-planked deck, which replaced the old asphalt in 2009–2010.
- The Seven Bridges Marathon uses the bridge; athletes run across it during the running part of the race.
- The bridge links downtown with the Northshore District, so you can walk between the two sides.
Best time to visit
- Summer, for the Riverbend Festival, which ends each summer with fireworks shown from the middle of the bridge.
- Wine over Water, a wine tasting on the bridge, started in 1994, so it is held on the bridge for visitors who come for it.
Interesting facts3
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It was apparently the first non-military highway bridge across the Tennessee River.
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It is the oldest and largest surviving truss bridge in the South.
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The Seven Bridges Marathon uses it as part of its course, and athletes run across it.
Walnut Street Bridge (Chattanooga) - Wikipedia
Shorts
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Sources: Walnut Street Bridge (Chattanooga) - Wikipedia · Chattanooga - Wikivoyage (see) · Walnut Street Bridge: how it describes itself (… · checked 25 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
How long is the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga?
The Walnut Street Bridge is 2,376 feet (724 m) long. It is the world's longest pedestrian bridge, crossing the Tennessee River.
Where is the Walnut Street Bridge and how do I get there?
The bridge crosses the Tennessee River on Walnut St. It links downtown Chattanooga with the Northshore District, so you can walk between the two sides.
Can cars drive on the Walnut Street Bridge?
No. Motor vehicles have been closed from the bridge since 1978, and it is now a pedestrian walkway with a wood-planked deck.
Is the Walnut Street Bridge good for children?
Children can walk the full 2,376-foot length of the walkway. Each summer, the Riverbend Festival ends with fireworks shown from the middle of the bridge.
When are the fireworks on the Walnut Street Bridge?
The Riverbend Festival is held each summer and ends with fireworks. They are shown from the middle of the bridge, keeping boaters several hundred feet away.
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