Chattanooga Tourism Co. is thrilled that the Walnut Street Bridge will open for big tourism events, the company's president and CEO, Barry White, said by phone.

On Monday, the City of Chattanooga launched its 'Walnut Street Bridge' app on Apple's App Store. The city says the app will soon hit the Google Play Store, too.

The Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga's main pedestrian path over the river, shuts down on Monday as the city begin 18 months of renovations to enhance its safety and the bridge's historic appeal.

For more information, download the Walnut Street Bridge App in the Apple App Store and soon be available on all Android phones. To sign up for free text alerts, text “WSB” to 423-249-9181.