There is no way to calculate fully the benefits that have transformed Chattanooga, and have done good things for all the people and countless institutions throughout our community, as a result of the fabulous philanthropy of the late T. Cartter Lupton and the many members of his family, who have followed his example for decades.
Now, significant changes are taking place in the Lupton family’s generous Lyndhurst Foundation, to continue the use of its large assets in many constructive ways.
Cartter Lupton was a major businessman in Chattanooga and an early investor in Coca-Cola bottling. Now, everyone is aware of how “Coke” has permeated the world!
For many years, Lupton sought ways to use the huge proceeds from “The pause that refreshes” for extensive good through very quiet philanthropy. In fact, most people did not know the source of his abundant benefactions.
Some of those involved in the good work that Lupton sponsored alluded to him simply as “Mr. Anonymous.”