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HJR 299

Memorials, Recognition - Preserve Chattanooga, 50th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Greg Vital

Honors Preserve Chattanooga on its 50th anniversary for saving historic buildings, educating the public, and partnering on preservation efforts; ceremonial commendation, no funds or mandates.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 299

Summary — HJR 299 (House Joint Resolution 299)

Title: A RESOLUTION to honor Preserve Chattanooga on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary
Sponsor: Rep. Vital
Body: House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee
Classification: Joint resolution (memorial/recognition) — ceremonial

Purpose and intent

HJR 299 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Preserve Chattanooga on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the organization’s contributions to preserving Chattanooga’s historic architecture, its educational programs, partnerships, preservation tools, and community impact since its founding in 1975 (originally as Landmarks Chattanooga, later Cornerstones).

Key provisions / substantive content

  • Officially congratulates and thanks the leadership, staff, volunteers, and partners of Preserve Chattanooga for 50 years of historic preservation work in Chattanooga.
  • Recites specific accomplishments and ongoing programs, including:
    • Role in saving the Walnut Street Bridge.
    • Building acquisitions/transfers, structural assessment funding, stabilization grants, and facade easements (e.g., Terminal Station, Dome Building, Customs House, TriggSmartt/Tivoli Center).
    • Support for a city-wide preservation plan update (in partnership with the Lyndhurst Foundation and the Regional Planning Agency).
    • Educational partnerships with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) — minor in Historic Preservation and senior thesis projects for adaptive reuse — and public resources such as self-guided online architectural tours.
    • Collaboration with state and national preservation bodies and grant partners (1772 Foundation, State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission, Chattanooga Tourism Company).
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation (standard ceremonial provision).

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary beneficiaries are Preserve Chattanooga’s leadership, staff, volunteers, program partners, and the Chattanooga community — recognition is honorary and intended to raise public awareness and appreciation.
  • No regulatory change, funding authorization, or legal mandate. The resolution is symbolic and has no direct fiscal impact.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Filed for introduction: 2025-03-03.
  • Adopted by the Tennessee House: 3/06/2025 (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1).
  • Placed on Senate consent calendar and concurred: 3/13/2025 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
  • Signed by House and Senate presiding officers: mid-March 2025.
  • Transmitted to Governor: 3/19/2025; Governor’s signature recorded 3/25/2025.
  • Enrolled and recorded as enacted in legislative records (enrolled 5/06/2025; enacted 5/14/2025 as listed).

Bottom line

HJR 299 is a nonbinding, honorary resolution that formally recognizes Preserve Chattanooga’s fifty-year record of historic preservation, education, and advocacy in Chattanooga. It confers legislative commendation and documents the legislature’s appreciation but does not create legal obligations or appropriate funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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