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Preserve Chattanooga Revisits 2017 Endangered List

3 Buildings Lost, 3 Saved, 7 Remain Vulnerable

5/17/2024

May is National Preservation Month. During this time in 2017, Cornerstones (now Preserve Chattanooga) released a list of Chattanooga’s most endangered historic places. The nonprofit organization is revisiting that list, seven years later, to see where these historic assets now stand. Preserve Chattanooga categorizes the state of a historic building in one of four ways. A “lost” place has been destroyed and is now only a memory. “Vulnerable” places have the potential to be negatively impacted due to the lack of formal protection or an uncertain future. “Endangered” places face a specific threat and time is of the essence to save them. “Saved” places were once vulnerable or threatened ... (click for more)

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The Lookout Mountain Club almost a century ago

Properties Considered For The National Register Of Historic Places At State Review Board Meeting

5/8/2024

The State Review Board will meet on Wednesday, May 22 to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Beginning at 9 a.m. (CDT), the meeting will be held at the Tennessee Historical Commission, 2941 Lebanon Road in Nashville, as well as virtually. Meeting information will be available on the THC State ... (click for more)

Grave Marking Of Private Joseph Holt, War Of 1812 Patriot Held In Haley, Tn.

5/1/2024

The Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 honored Private Joseph Holt on April 27, by dedicating a War of 1812 veteran marker at his grave in Haley, Tn. The first Holt in America was Michael, born about 1697 in the Alsace area of West Germany known as the Palatinate. In 1717, 20 families immigrated ... (click for more)

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Historian Tyler Boyd To Speak On Old-Time Politics In Polk County

5/1/2024

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. (and virtually) Where: East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, Tn. 37902 For almost two decades, Polk County ... more

Huggins, Huwald And Morton: Gunning For Granger Program Is May 11

4/30/2024

100s Of Students Participate In Annual Tennessee History Day Competition

4/29/2024

2-Day Cemetery Preservation Workshop With Jonathan Appell, Nationally Known Expert

4/22/2024

Mark Thrash: A Living Memorial

4/22/2024

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Caught In The Middle Between BCBS And CHI Memorial

5/18/2024

Many of us are currently caught in the middle between two Chattanooga community leaders, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CHI Memorial Hospital. With little to know warning and with even less understanding, patients who depend on both organizations for their cooperation and assistance are left outside looking in with little time to react or respond. Over the past week, I have received lengthy communications from both parties “explaining” each’s position in not being able to come to an agreement. ... more

More Money Won't Solve CARTA's Problems

5/17/2024

Needed CARTA Changes

5/18/2024

Great Time To Be A Vol

5/18/2024

Soddy Daisy And Taxes

5/18/2024

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Chattanooga Softball Falls 3-2 To Florida State In Tallahassee Regional

5/17/2024

Chattanooga got on the board first but couldn’t hold off a Florida State late inning rally, falling 3-2 to the 15-seed Seminoles on their home field Friday in Tallahassee. After getting off to a late start due to the Auburn-UCF game running long, it took four innings before either team got on the board. With one out in the top of the inning, Kaili Phillips singled to right field and Addy Keylon drew a walk to put two on. Acelynn Sellers stepped up with two outs and launched a ... more