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The Walnut Street Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, connects the north shore of Tennessee River to downtown Chattanooga. It is a favorite weekend destination of Chattanooga residents and visitors alike. Walnut Street Bridge, erected in 1890 and standing 2,376 feet high, was the first non-military bridge across the Tennessee River.
The bridge was called the "county bridge," and at the time it was built it connected the mostly white south side city with the mostly black north side Hill City population. In 1978, the Walnut Street Bridge was closed to all motor vehicles and today it hosts a range of events such as Wine over Water wine tasting and the Riverbend country music festival.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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