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wdef.com > chattanoogas-first-black-cemetery-receives-state-grant

Chattanooga's First Black Cemetery receives State Grant

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (230+ words) CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Chattanooga’s first black cemetery established in 1865, Beck Knob, is one of two cemeteries in the area that was awarded a Tennessee State grant to help reserve historical landmarks in celebration of America’s 250. “One might ask how does Beck…...


chattanoogan.com > 2026 > 9 > 23 > 523765 > Dry-Branch-State-Natural-Area-Becomes.aspx

Dry Branch State Natural Area Becomes Tennessee’s 68th State Park, Preserving Rare Ecosystems

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (274+ words) Tennessee State Parks on Wednesday dedicated Dry Branch State Park, celebrating a major milestone in one of the state’s most significant conservation success stories. The dedication welcomes the Dry... - 14 Students And 2 Teachers At Dalewood Middle School… - Checker Neyland, “College GameDay…...


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Haunted Tennessee: Spooky Road Trip

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (132+ words) Looking for a spine-tingling Tennessee getaway this fall? The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development shared some of the state's most haunted destinations, from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and the Historic Scott County Jail to Harriman Hospital and Two Rivers Mansion…...


chattanoogan.com > 2026 > 9 > 15 > 523400 > Chattanooga-City-Hall-Is-At-Top-Of-List.aspx

Chattanooga City Hall Is At Top Of List Of Proposed Local Historic Landmarks

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (28+ words) The City Council is considering starting the process of declaring City Hall as a local historic landmark, and a number of other historic sites are also on th......