Highland Park Commons

Preliminary designs for the park were recently completed by Sawyer Landscape Group, a Chattanooga landscape architect firm. According to the current plan (which is subject to possible revisions), the project would combine athletic fields (futsal courts), community garden space, park space, and a vendor/farmer’s market venue, all on the 2000 block bordered by Union, Beech, Kirby, and Willow. The project is largely an effort to unify the diverse populations in our neighborhood, and is generously sponsored by the McClellan Foundation with significant support from Tennessee Temple University and the St. Andrews Center. Please use the form below to discuss the plans — comments are very much encouraged!

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Remembering Ginnie Tatum

On Tuesday, the founder of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association, Ginnie Tatum, passed away. Today’s Chattanoogan included an obituary and a lovely tribute from Jay Craven.

Visitation is this evening, from 6 – 9 p.m., and a service will be held tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home. Condolences and rememberances can be shared at their web site.