You’ve heard the buzz all year long — now, the City of Chattanooga has sent in its final application to become the nation’s first National Park City.
This marks step eight out of 10 in the process + at the center of the application is the Journey Book — a comprehensive guide to 10,000 years of regional history — created by Little Things Lab.
Folks can navigate the digital book to read about how this initiative began, see next steps, how the work is being done, and more. Major commitments through this project include:
- Maintaining unrivaled access to nature
- Embedding outdoor recreation into every neighborhood
- Leading with education + action to protect nature
- Ensuring equitable access + sustainable growth
- Integrating arts + culture in nature
- Supporting sustainable agricultural practices
- Showcasing Southern and historical traditions through surrounding landscapes
The city will hear from the National Park City Foundation in the coming weeks before moving on to the final steps.
