Members of Leadership Chattanooga partnered with Battle Academy to provide 60 fourth-graders with an interactive, historic walking tour of the downtown waterfront and a chance to explore the Creative Discovery Museum.
“The goal of our project is to educate and enlighten children about Chattanooga’s rich history,” said Troy Bage, president of BenchMark Physical Therapy and a Leadership Chattanooga member.
The fourth-graders were split into two groups. One took the walking tour of the waterfront, led by Maury Nicely, author of “Chattanooga Walking Tour and Historic Guide.”
Tour stops included Hunter Museum of American Art, Ross’s Landing, Walnut Street Bridge and the Bluff Furnace. Students learned how these sites related to American Indians, African Americans, urban renewal projects and art.
The other group visited the children’s museum. Halfway through the day, the two groups switched activities. Lunch was provided for all children.
“I was excited to be a part of this project,” said Tahnika Rodriguez, senior manager of TVA enterprise systems projects and Leadership Chattanooga member. “It’s fun to be with younger kids and explore the history surrounding the area with them.”