This 420-foot bridge, built in 1984 to honor American veterans, provides stunning views of the Tennessee River, Walnut Street Bridge, and Market Street Bridge.

Tyler Sanders

February 15, 2024

Mountain biking

This 420-foot bridge, built in 1984 to honor American veterans, provides stunning views of the Tennessee River, Walnut Street Bridge, and Market Street Bridge.

Jamie S.

June 20, 2025

Road cycling

Veterans Bridge in Chattanooga spans the Tennessee River just east of downtown, carrying traffic and pedestrians between the city and the North Shore. Beneath it sits Maclellan Island, a forested wildlife sanctuary managed by the Audubon Society. You won’t access the island from the bridge—it’s only reachable by water—but riding or walking across gives you a great overhead view of its wooded interior and quiet shoreline. The bridge itself has a wide sidewalk and bike-friendly path, making it a scenic connector along the Riverwalk or for anyone exploring the North Shore, Bluff View Art District, or downtown.

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1. Walnut Street Bridge – Tennessee Riverwalk loop from Northside Presbyterian Church

15.6km

01:46

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2. Hunter Museum of American Art – Walnut Street Bridge loop from Chattanooga

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3. Hunter Museum of American Art – Walnut Street Bridge loop from UTC McKenzie Arena

5.98km

00:38

40m

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Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

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Veterans Bridge

1. Walnut Street Bridge – Tennessee Riverwalk loop from Northside Presbyterian Church

2. Hunter Museum of American Art – Walnut Street Bridge loop from Chattanooga

3. Hunter Museum of American Art – Walnut Street Bridge loop from UTC McKenzie Arena

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