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Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett

Meet The Artist Behind The Public Art Gates At Erlanger Park

By Ray Bassett

Published June 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM EDT

Tommy Bronx in front of one of the public art gates at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Park.

Play ball! With public art!

Last month, a series of public art entry gates were unveiled at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Park, the new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts which opened in April.

The gates are the work of local artist Tommy Bronx - who I spoke with gateside.

Tommy Bronx in front of one of the public art gates at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Park.

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Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.

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