$15 million may go to downtown Chattanooga’s riverfront revamp

Chattanooga’s plans to revitalize its riverfront downtown may see a $15 million shot in the arm from the state.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s budget amendment has the money earmarked for Chattanooga’s riverfront, though state legislators will still need to give final approval, an official said.

“It will help support implementation,” said Emily Mack, chief executive of the nonprofit downtown redevelopment group River City Co.

She said by phone Tuesday the money, if approved, could go toward engineering, site prep or construction.