CHATTANOOGA — Work is set to begin on the demolition of AT&T Field in Chattanooga. The demolition of AT&T Field will make way for the future Hawk Hill development.

The City of Chattanooga’s Sports Authority approved an interim agreement on May 8, 2026, allowing River City Company to begin demolition without taxpayer funding. This authorization was confirmed in a public meeting minutes document. The River City Company previously issued Requests for Proposals for developing the AT&T Field site.

Officials stated that once AT&T Field is demolished, the site will be graded and seeded as a green space until development begins. Demolition of AT&T Field is scheduled to take 3–4 months, per River City Company’s project timeline. Site grading and seeding are set to begin immediately after the demolition is completed.

The AT&T Field site was formerly part of Cameron Hill before being divided by a freeway. AT&T Field was part of Cameron Hill, a 19th-century estate that was subdivided by the construction of I-24 in the 1970s. This construction fragmented Chattanooga's downtown riverfront access.

Chattanooga’s riverfront redevelopment plans include a $45 million infrastructure investment to connect Hawk Hill to adjacent downtown projects. This investment was outlined in a 2025 city development report. The project involves work by an organization in a scientific field. Chattanooga is a university in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

The demolition of AT&T Field represents a significant step in the redevelopment of Chattanooga's downtown riverfront. The project transitions the site from a sports venue to a component of the Hawk Hill development, supported by a $45 million infrastructure investment. The use of an interim agreement allows the River City Company to proceed without taxpayer funding, marking a specific approach to financing the demolition and subsequent grading.

The historical context of the site adds depth to the transformation. The area was once part of Cameron Hill, a 19th-century estate that was divided by the construction of I-24 in the 1970s. The planned green space serves as an interim measure while development proposals are considered, linking past land use changes to future urban planning goals.