MISSION
“To protect and promote the architectural heritage of Chattanooga through historic preservation, education and advocacy,” is Preserve Chattanooga’s mission, says executive director Todd Morgan. “We’re currently working with property owners to preserve and help brainstorm solutions for how to renovate and take care of historic properties.” The nonprofit holds memberships in the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Preservation Partners Network, the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.
HISTORY
Preserve Chattanooga is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The organization started out as Landmarks Chattanooga, then adopted the name Cornerstones in 1994 and switched again, to Preserve Chattanooga, in 2022. One of the its earliest projects was saving the Walnut Street Bridge. In subsequent years, Preserve Chattanooga has figured prominently in saving or maintaining sites including the Central Block Building, the Burchay’s Building, First Congregational Church, Park Place School and Engel Stadium, among others.