Memberships

For as little as $5/mo

Why become a member of Preserve Chattanooga?

Preserve Chattanooga’s work is made possible by people who believe our city’s past deserves a future. When you become a Founding Member, you join a community that supports:

  • Advocacy for historic places.

  • Community preservation initiatives.

  • Education and storytelling that connects people to Chattanooga’s history.

  • Learning opportunities through workshops, tours and lectures.

  • Protection of significant historic structures with preservation easements.

  • Events that connect preservationists for networking, support, and empowerment.

  • Local, professional preservation expertise with statewide and national connections.

Community Members

$50/year
(or $5/mo)

Advocate
(Individual)

By becoming a member, you join a community dedicated to advocating for the history and culture of our city.

Benefits:

  • Advocacy alerts

  • Recognition in annual report & website

  • Preserve Chattanooga sticker

  • Invitations to member-specific events


$100/year
(or $9/mo)

Steward
(Individual/Household)

Steward memberships are for one or two adults all residing in a single household. By becoming a member, you join a community dedicated to stewarding the history and culture of our city.

Benefits:

  • All Advocate member benefits

  • Early access to ticket registration for events


Society Members

$500/year
(or $42/mo)

Walnut Street Bridge Society

The Walnut Street Bridge Society giving level honors the preservation of the Walnut Street Bridge, the organization’s earliest achievement.

Benefits:

  • All Steward member benefits

  • Invitation to annual appreciation gathering

  • Exclusive Preserve Chattanooga branded gift


$1,000/year
(or $84/mo)

Cornerstones Society

The Cornerstones Society giving level reflects the evolution of the organization’s name.

Benefits:

  • All Walnut St. Bridge Society member benefits

  • Members-only discounts on Preserve Chattanooga merchandise


$2,500/year
(or $209/mo)

Landmarks Society

The Landmarks Society giving level honors the evolution of the organization’s name.

Benefits:

  • All Cornerstones Society member benefits

  • Private architectural walking tour

  • 2 free tickets to Best Barrels or Best Cellars


$5,000/year
(or $417/mo)

1839 Society

The 1839 Society giving level honors the year Chattanooga was founded.

Benefits:

  • All Cornerstones Society member benefits

  • Private architectural walking tour

  • 4 free tickets to Best Barrels or Best Cellars


$10,000/year
(or $834/mo)

R.H. Hunt Circle

The R.H. Hunt Circle giving level is named for the architect who shaped Chattanooga more profoundly than any other.

Benefits:

  • All Cornerstones Society member benefits

  • 6 free tickets to Best Barrels or Best Cellars

  • Private wine reception in a historic venue for up to 8 guests


“I joined because I love this city. Preserve Chattanooga is doing work that will impact our community for generations.”

Sharon S.