PRESERVE CHATTANOOGA
Our Historic Places Matter
Many of Chattanooga’s buildings and neighborhoods were created by talented designers and craftsmen from another era. These historic places are beautiful and irreplaceable, teach us timeless design principles, and anchor us to our history.
Preserve Chattanooga’s purpose is to protect the heritage of Chattanooga through historic preservation education and advocacy.
When a historically significant place is destroyed through neglect or demolition, it is gone forever. Every loss means part of Chattanooga’s unique character fades away. When properly maintained and utilized, historic places present valuable economic, environmental, and cultural benefits for all. Preservation is not about withholding progress. It is about being good stewards of the gifts we have inherited and often reimagining how they can be used effectively in modern times.
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PreserveNEXT
A list of places, from buildings to neighborhoods, that need to become Chattanooga’s next preservation success stories. Plus, examples of several Chattanooga preservation saves.
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Preservation Easements
Preservation easements are one of the best tools for protecting the architectural integrity of our city. Preserve Chattanooga’s portfolio is growing.
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Preservation Resource Center
Our online Preservation Resource Center is designed to assist Chattanoogans with finding answers to historic preservation questions.
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Landmarks of Chattanooga
Chattanooga has an ordinance in place that can lead to local landmark designation for our most significant buildings. We want to grow that list.
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Architectural Tours
Explore Chattanooga’s historic architecture and neighborhoods to discover more about our city’s unique history.
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Special Events
Our events are designed to keep you connected and engaged with the preservation community featuring speakers, workshops, and tours.
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![Teaching Fellowships at UTC]()
Teaching Fellowships at UTC
We partner with the UTC interior Architecture department to fund adjunct professors for its minor in historic preservation program.
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Revolving Fund
Preserve Chattanooga is building a revolving fund, a redevelopment program that will help make preservation success stories happen.
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R H Hunt Legacy Project
Reuben Harrison Hunt was the principal-in-charge of one of Chattanooga’s most prominent architectural firms. We want to ensure his legacy endures.
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Advocacy
We advocate on behalf of historic places, work to develop sound local policies, and support state and federal preservation efforts.
Listen up.
Preserve Chattanooga has partnered with WUTC’s Scenic Roots on a series of radio sessions regarding historic preservation in Chattanooga. Check out the topics on the right and get engaged with preservation discussions.
A special thank you to Scenic Roots host Ray Bassett for encouraging preservation topics on Scenic Roots!
THANK YOU GRANT PARTNERS!
1772 Foundation | Lyndhurst Foundation | State of Tennessee | Chattanooga Tourism Company
THANK YOU CORPORATE SPONSORS!
Food City | Lexus of Chattanooga | Pinnacle Financial Partners | Tivoli Foundation
Get in touch.
If you have any questions about Preserve Chattanooga and our work in the community, please contact us.