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Protecting Chattanooga’s architectural heritage since 1975
Chattanooga’s historic buildings and neighborhoods are essential to the fabric of our community. We’re working to preserve and celebrate the places that define our city, but we can’t do it alone. Find out how you can be part of the effort.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PERSPECTIVES | April 30 | 5-7pm
Waterhouse Pavilion
We’ll be welcoming Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois, for a conversation about how historic preservation can help cities address issues like housing, sustainability, and community development. Bonnie is leading important national work around the future of preservation, and we’re excited to bring this conversation to Chattanooga.
Come enjoy a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres and sustainable wines from Pedestrian Wine & Cheese as we reflect on the role preservation plays in shaping Chattanooga’s future. We’ll also be sharing the launch of a new community Preservation Plan.
Tickets are $35. Space is limited.
MAY 7 | 5 to 7 pm
Reimagining a Chattanooga Landmark: Student Exhibit at Brainerd Junior High
Join Preserve Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee Department of Interior Architecture and Design for a special on-site exhibit at the historic Brainerd Junior High. The exhibit focuses on how the students have reimagined the historic school—exploring bold, creative concepts for its next chapter through adaptive reuse.
Each year, UTC students take on a real historic building in need of new life. Past projects have included Dixie Mills, the Jazzy Buildings, Terminal Station, All Saints School, and more—offering fresh ideas for how preservation and innovation can work together.
This special exhibit will allow guests to experience the building from the inside, see inspiring, real-world design solutions, explore how historic spaces can evolve for modern needs, and support the next generation of designers.
Built in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Brainerd Junior High was designed by renowned Chattanooga architect Reuben Harrison Hunt. Widely considered one of his finest Colonial Revival works, the building draws inspiration from iconic academic halls like Nassau Hall at Princeton and Dartmouth Hall.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP below.
Event location: 104 N Tuxedo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37411
The Chattanooga Preservation Plan
Preserve Chattanooga is excited to launch a new historic preservation planning process for our community. This plan will help guide how preservation can be used as a tool to support Chattanooga’s growth while protecting and enhancing the places that make our city special.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS
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Preservation Easements
Rest assured that some of Chattanooga’s most iconic places (Dome Building, Terminal Station, Customs House, etc.) are protected with our easements.
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Preservation Resource Center
Have questions? Our online resource center will help you find answers to historic preservation questions. You can also ask a question.
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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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UTC Partnership
We fund adjunct professors for the minor in preservation and work with interior design students on adaptive reuse proposals for neglected buildings.
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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.
2025 Chattanooga Preservation Awards
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If you have any questions about Preserve Chattanooga and our work in the community, please contact us.