Chattanooga Civics: The First National Park City In North America?

By Ray Bassett

Published March 13, 2024 at 7:54 PM EDT

Chattanooga Civics

What is a National Park City - and what will it take for Chattanooga to become one?

As we mentioned in our last conversation, that goal is on the agenda for the new Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee.

Nathan Bird delves into the National Park City concept in this excerpt from his podcast “Chattanooga Civics.”

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