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Chattanooga-area business openings and closings in September 2024

Staff photo by Abby White / East Ridge representatives and East Ridge Animal Services workers cut a ribbon for the grand opening of the city's new animal shelter. The new East Ridge Animal Shelter held its grand opening Sept. 26, 2024.
Staff photo by Abby White / East Ridge representatives and East Ridge Animal Services workers cut a ribbon for the grand opening of the city's new animal shelter. The new East Ridge Animal Shelter held its grand opening Sept. 26, 2024.

Here’s a look at the business trends for September in the Chattanooga area.

What’s opening

East Ridge held a grand opening for a new animal shelter in late September. The $2.9 million facility “represents a significant step forward for the efforts to serve animals and families in East Ridge,” East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams said at the grand opening.

What’s closing

Fountainhead Taproom on Chattanooga’s Southside announced its closure after operating since 2019.