Ivy Academy Chattanooga held a groundbreaking for planned new academic buildings.
Taking part at school site in Soddy Daisy were students, staff, board members, and administration.
Also present were representatives from the city of Soddy-Daisy, TDEC, USDA, Dillard Construction, and Franklin Architects.
Officials used gold shovels to break ground for the new facilities for the outdoor-themed charter school.