Preserve Chattanooga

10/14/2026

Lincoln Park Celebrates Chattanooga’s Black Baseball Legacy
October 25

Step back in time and celebrate Chattanooga’s rich African American baseball heritage at Lincoln Park’s Negro League All-Star Tribute on Sunday, October 25, beginning at 2 p.m. at historic Lincoln Park (1135 Lincoln Park Lane). Presented in partnership with Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, this community celebration will feature sports activities, recreational contests, live music, local history, and special recognitions honoring Chattanooga’s Black professional baseball players. Once a beloved gathering place for generations of Black Chattanoogans, Lincoln Park provides a meaningful setting to celebrate the athletes, traditions, and community connections that helped shape the city’s cultural heritage. This free community celebration is an opportunity to honor the past while inspiring future generations.

10/14/2026

The Jewel of the South is shining again!

After years of anticipation and an extraordinary $75 million restoration, Chattanooga's historic Tivoli Theatre will reopen on October 20!

First opened in 1921, this architectural treasure has entertained generations of Chattanoogans. Now, its beautifully restored historic details, modern amenities, and expanded performing arts facilities will ensure it continues to be a cultural centerpiece for generations to come.

This is historic preservation at its finest -honoring the past while investing in the future. Congratulations to the Tivoli Theatre Foundation and everyone who helped bring this remarkable landmark back to life!

👏 Another great reason to celebrate Chattanooga's architectural heritage!

🔗 Read more from Local 3 News: https://www.local3news.com/local-news/chattanooga-s-historic-tivoli-theatre-reopens-oct-20-after-long-term-renovation/article_51a637ad-57ff-4b34-abbd-1c28cff10ac5.html

Following a multi-year closure, Chattanooga’s Tivoli Theatre will reopen next week featuring a fully restored, century-old venue with upcoming Broadway performances and additional events scheduled throughout 2027.

10/08/2026

W**E OVER WATER IS MOVING INDOORS!

Same Saturday. Same time. All the WOW, indoors.

W**e Over Water, presented by Food City, will now take place at St. John’s Event Hall instead of Renaissance Park on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Both Best Cellars and W**e Over Water are SOLD OUT! Thank you, Chattanooga, for showing up for preservation!

With rain and strong winds in the forecast, we’re bringing the WOW experience you know and love under one roof! Enjoy amazing w**es, individual charcuterie boxes from Bleu Fox Cheese Shop, your commemorative W**e Over Water glass, and awesome entertainment from DJ Chi. All while staying dry!

We’re incredibly grateful to St. John’s for welcoming us into their beautiful space and helping make this celebration possible.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as our team has worked hard behind the scenes. W**e Over Water is Preserve Chattanooga’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and every ticket helps protect the historic places, stories, and character that make our city special. Your support makes this work possible!

Joining us for Best Cellars, too? Both events will keep their own distinct personalities, with Saturday’s WOW bringing a relaxed, lively afternoon of w**e tasting, music, and mingling.

Tag your w**e crew and share this location update! Visit preservechattanooga.com/w**eoverwater for details and FAQs.

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you at St. John’s!

10/06/2026

THREE MORE DAYS!!

10/05/2026

Do you have your tickets yet?!

A glass of w**e, river views and a fall evening in Chattanooga? Say less. 🍷 W**e Over Water hosted benefitting Preserve Chattanooga belongs on the weekend itinerary.

📍Renaissance Park , Oct. 10.
👉 https://bit.ly/4ANzeAG

10/01/2026

After 18 months of extensive rehabilitation, Chattanooga’s beloved Walnut Street Bridge reopens this Saturday!

Built 136 years ago, the bridge has connected generations of Chattanoogans—and thanks to a major investment in its future, it’s ready to connect generations more.

The work went far beyond a new coat of Chattanooga blue. More than 200,000 pounds of steel were used in the rehabilitation, more than a quarter of the bridge’s load-bearing steel beams were replaced, historic signage was restored, replica historic sun medallions were installed, and the bridge received new decking, lighting and other improvements.

Historic preservation isn’t about freezing places in time. It’s about investing in the places that define our community so they can continue to be used, loved and experienced.

We can’t think of a better reason to celebrate.

🌉 Walnut Street Bridge Grand Re-Opening
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ Noon–3 p.m.
🎟️ Free

Read more from The Pulse:
https://www.chattanoogapulse.com/citylife/news/grand-re-opening-of-the-walnut-street-bridge-set-for-this-sa/

09/29/2026

The Walnut Street Bridge is reopening, and we’re wearing our excitement! 🙌

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome back one of Chattanooga’s most beloved historic assets this Saturday, October 3. Places like this connect our neighborhoods, hold our memories, and help make Chattanooga feel like home. THAT’S why preservation matters.

Celebrate with our new Comfort Colors Walnut Street Bridge shirts for $20.68! All proceeds support Preserve Chattanooga’s mission to protect the historic places that make our city special.

Show your love for the bridge and support preservation with every purchase. Shop through the link in our bio or visit https://preserve-chattanooga.printify.me/

09/29/2026

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! Get your tickets today at preservechattanooga.com!

https://6amcity.com/tn/chattanooga/food-and-drink/a-w**e-derful-weekend-awaits

09/23/2026

We’re grateful to be part of a project that celebrates what makes Chattanooga such a special place.

A new book highlighted by Chattanoogan.com captures the heritage and character of our community—and we are especially honored that proceeds from the project will benefit Preserve Chattanooga and Trust for Public Land.

It’s a wonderful pairing of two missions that help protect the places that define Chattanooga: our historic buildings, neighborhoods, public spaces, and natural landscapes.

Our sincere thanks to everyone involved for choosing to support this work and for helping ensure that the places we value today remain part of Chattanooga’s story for generations to come.

Read more about the book and the story behind it in the article below.

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/9/22/523722/New-Book-Captures-The-Heritage-And.aspx

09/23/2026

A major milestone for one of Chattanooga’s most significant historic landscapes.

Preserve Chattanooga joins National Park Partners and our community in celebrating the announcement that the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute will be relocated from Moccasin Bend.

For decades, community advocates, preservationists, Indigenous partners, elected officials, and countless supporters have worked toward a shared vision for protecting this extraordinary place. Moccasin Bend preserves thousands of years of human history and represents a cultural landscape of local, regional, and national significance.

Today’s announcement represents an important step toward protecting that history and realizing the long-held vision for Moccasin Bend as a fully interpreted part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

We congratulate National Park Partners and everyone whose persistence and stewardship helped bring Chattanooga to this moment.

Read National Park Partners’ full statement below.

https://nppcha.org/blog/npp-responds-to-moccasin-bend-mental-health-institute-relocation