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Sagard Real Estate Acquires an IOS Property in Nashville's I-840 Corridor

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Sagard Real Estate, formerly known as EverWest Real Estate Investors, a leading real estate investment advisor, today has announced the successful acquisition of a strategic IOS (industrial outdoor storage) facility located at 135 Maddox Road in Mt.

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  • Sagard Real Estate, formerly known as EverWest Real Estate Investors, a leading real estate investment advisor, today has announced the successful acquisition of a strategic IOS (industrial outdoor storage) facility located at 135 Maddox Road in Mt.
  • “This is the first of several acquisitions that target IOS investments,” stated John Maurer, Senior Managing Director, Head of Equity for Sagard Real Estate.
  • In addition to the acquisition, Sagard Real Estate will take on the role of property manager for the asset.
  • "We are excited about adding this IOS facility to our infill industrial portfolio in Nashville," said Tyler Williams, Sagard Real Estate’s Managing Director of Acquisitions.

Chattanooga's 2023 Holiday Trail of Lights Enchants the Season with Holiday Magic

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Friday, November 3, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The magic of the holiday season has arrived in Chattanooga! Embrace the spirit of the season as you journey through Chattanooga's 2023 Holiday Trail of Lights with your loved ones, showcasing the Scenic City's fluorescent wonder and joyful experiences.

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  • Beyond the enchanting Holiday Trail of Lights, visitors can savor delectable holiday feasts crafted by our award-winning chefs, find the perfect gifts for everyone on your Christmas list at local shops and markets, take advantage of seasonal vacation packages , and more.
  • Once in the city, visitors can easily explore on foot, by bike, or by vehicle, enhancing their opportunities to immerse themselves in the holiday festivities.
  • Make the most of your visit with our comprehensive list of holiday events and the Holiday Trail of Lights interactive map.
  • Share your memorable Holiday Trail of Lights experiences by using #VisitChatt for a chance to be featured on the @VisitChatt social media.

Create Your Perfect Fall Getaway with Chattanooga's Color Wheel

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chattanooga's autumn palette beckons you to paint your picture-perfect getaway! Experience the magic of Chattanooga's fall season with breathtaking views, vibrant festivals, and neighborhoods brimming with adventures. This fall, we invite visitors to explore the outdoors, relish seasonal culinary delights, and immerse themselves in every shade of Chattanooga's color wheel.

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  • Explore the great outdoors, relish seasonal culinary delights, and immerse in every shade of Chattanooga's color wheel.
  • Experience the magic of Chattanooga's fall season with breathtaking views, vibrant festivals, and neighborhoods brimming with adventures.
  • This fall, we invite visitors to explore the outdoors, relish seasonal culinary delights, and immerse themselves in every shade of Chattanooga's color wheel.
  • Being named one of the Top Places to See Fall Foliage in 2023 and offering exhilarating experiences, Chattanooga stands as the perfect fall destination.

Vanderbilt University Conducts Groundbreaking Study to Uncover Cause of Phantom Traffic Jams

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The research uses data captured by Axis Communications video cameras from this real-world freeway environment in order to understand traffic congestion patterns and vehicle behavior.

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  • The research uses data captured by Axis Communications video cameras from this real-world freeway environment in order to understand traffic congestion patterns and vehicle behavior.
  • This data is captured anonymously, using AI trajectory algorithms specially develop by Vanderbilt University.
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    “It’s not your traditional use of video cameras,” states Dr. Will Barbour, Research Scientist at Vanderbilt University focusing on the I-24 MOTION project.
  • With an unprecedented level of detail into freeway traffic patterns, this research will be used to understand how and why phantom traffic jams, or stop-and-go traffic with no obvious cause, occur.

Tune in and add new hits to your 2023 Chattanooga Summer PLAYlist

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, experience the city like a local and create memories you will want to put on repeat. All summer long, the Scenic City will be filled with sounds of soulful beats at the Nightfall Concert Series, leaves crushing under your feet on a hike at Signal Point, laughter over dinner with friends, and children playing in the Coolidge Park water fountains. With so many ways to explore, the Chattanooga Tourism Co. has made it easy for your to plan your summer adventure with Chattanooga's Summer PLAYlist.

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  • The shuffle generates two options per category for those wanting recommendations on building out their PLAYlist and getting the most out of their visit.
  • A destination for outdoor activity, Chattanooga is the first city voted Best Town Ever twice by Outside Magazine.
  • Create your Chattanooga Summer PLAYlist and become one of us at VisitChattanooga.com/Summer.
  • Everyone is invited to use #VisitChatt on social media for a chance to be featured by @VisitChatt on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Vanderbilt University, TDOT and Nissan conduct traffic-pattern study with goal of advancing future of mobility

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.

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  • Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.
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    Researchers tested an artificial-intelligence-equipped cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.
  • The experimentwhich ran Nov. 14 through Nov. 18 on a sensor-filled portion of U.S. Interstate 24is based on results from an earlier, closed-track study.
  • When it comes to transportation and mobility in Tennessee, we are at a critical juncture, said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley.

Gresham Smith Wins Top Prize in ACEC Tennessee's Engineering Excellence Awards

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Monday, November 28, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Smith is proud to announce that the design of the I-24 MOTION project for the Tennessee Department of Transportation received the 2022 Grand Conceptor Award, the top prize, from the American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee (ACEC Tennessee) 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards program.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Smith is proud to announce that the design of the I-24 MOTION project for the Tennessee Department of Transportation received the 2022 Grand Conceptor Award, the top prize, from the American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee (ACEC Tennessee) 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards program.
  • The project teams accepted their awards at ACEC Tennessee's annual Gala on November 1 at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nashville.
  • "Gresham Smith is honored that so many of our water and transportation projects have received awards in the ACEC Tennessee program," said Gresham Smith CEO Rodney Chester.
  • Gresham Smith is a top-ranked architecture, engineering and design firm with more than $230 million in annual gross revenue and 25 offices across the United States.

AI-powered cruise control system may pave the way to fuel efficiency and traffic relief

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CIRCLES Consortium, consisting of Vanderbilt University, UC Berkeley, Temple University and Rutgers University-Camden, in coordination with Nissan North America and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, concluded a five-day open-track experiment on Nov. 18.  

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  • Researchers tested an AI-powered cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles.
  • A single AI-equipped vehicle could influence the speed and driving behavior of up to 20 surrounding cars, causing a kind of positive ripple effect in day-to-day traffic.
  • The test was conducted on the recently opened I-24 MOTION testbed, the only real-world automotive testing environment of its kind in the world.
  • By unlocking a new understanding of how these vehicles influence traffic, vehicle, infrastructure, and traffic management strategies, design can be optimized to reduce traffic concerns in the future to improve safety, air quality and fuel efficiency."

World's largest open-track traffic experiment being conducted in Nashville Nov. 14--18

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.

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  • The I-24 MOTION testbed, where the AI-equipped vehicles will travel in the normal flow of traffic, is the only automotive testing environment of its kind in the U.S.
  • It is opening in fall 2022 and is equipped with 300 4K digital sensors that are mounted on poles spaced 600 feet apart.
  • The system generates data on the 260,000,000 vehicle-miles of traffic that occurs annually within the testbed.
  • Because of the ripple effects that the AI-equipped cars had on other drivers, researchers measured a sizeable fuel savings compared with driving in typical traffic jams.