CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A recent tree planting along Manufacturer’s Road under the Highway 27 overpass has sparked controversy among Chattanooga residents.
A viewer reached out to us on our Facebook page, shared the above photo and described the project as a “ridiculous use of resources.”
Another viewer told us, “It’s gonna be a safety hazard when the branches come out, if they don’t come out and trim and keep it trimmed up.”
We spent the day working to clear up the confusion.
When we went to the underpass on Manufacturer’s Road, we saw a landscape crew moving a tree that had been placed under the bridge, but not yet planted…