Heritage Park timelineApril 2003 — Heritage Park opens with 22 acres of natural meadows, walking trails and two creeks.December 2004 — City Council approves funding to renovate the antebellum-style building now called the Heritage House.March 2006 — Heritage House renovation complete. The city and other organizations host an art exhibit to show off Heritage House.May 2010 — East Brainerd area City Councilman Jack Benson discusses building a gazebo near the Heritage House to be used for weddings, concerts and other celebrations.
Chattanooga Councilman Jack Benson has envisioned having a large gazebo at Heritage Park for five years. He found an architect to draw the plans for the East Brainerd area project.
“There was a gazebo across the street from my dad’s law office when I was a kid,” Mr. Benson said. “They had small bands and speakers there. … I’d like to see something similar to that.”
Mr. Benson shared his idea with dozens of members of the Friends of East Brainerd who said they were also looking forward to the Heritage Park addition.
Janet Perfetti has been leading efforts to get the gazebo.