Rock City’s Gondola Plan Sparks Debate | Chattanooga News

Rock City’s ambitious $30-40 million gondola plan aims to slash traffic on Ochs Highway by hauling visitors from Flintstone up Lookout Mountain in just six minutes—but not everyone’s on board. Residents raise alarms over traffic redirection, lack of financial transparency, and environmental concerns, fearing the project will shift congestion to St. Elmo and Tennessee Avenue. While Rock City insists the ride is a quiet, scenic transit solution—not a thrill ride—and that the manufacturer has proven expertise in tough terrain, skeptics worry it’ll erode neighborhood charm. With zoning hurdles still to clear and updated proposals submitted, construction could begin as early as next January—if local officials say yes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c40d988ece8083d