Highland Park Neighborhood Association

March 4, 2009

Update your bookmarks!

In case you haven't already figured it out, the Highland Park Neighborhood Association blog has moved to highlandparktn.com. Please update your bookmarks and rss feeds!

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February 1, 2009

The February HPNA meeting will focus solely on the upcoming mayoral race

Mayoral candidates Rob Healy, Joe Lance and Mayor Ron Littlefield have been invited to speak at the February HPNA meeting. The meeting will be held at the HP neighborhood center, corner of Duncan and Hawthorne. Each candidate will be given approximately 7 minutes to discuss their campaign and how they plan to serve the city of Chattanooga. A question and answer session will follow. Please attend this meeting to voice your concerns about our neighborhood and ask questions of those running for mayor.

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January 31, 2009

The January HPNA meeting focused solely on the District 8 and 9 city council races

Candidates running for District 8 and 9 city council seats were invited to our general meeting. Each candidate was given approximately 5-7 minutes to discuss their campaign and how they plan to serve their district. All candidates attended the meeting including:

For District 8 - Highland Park, Southside, MLK, Fortwood, Ferger Place: Dennis Clark, Andrae McGary, Leamon Pierce
For District 9 - Highland Park, Bushtown, Missionary Ridge, East Dale, Glenwood: Quenston Coleman, J.T. McDaniel, Thomas L. Mott, Peter Murphy, Jackie Thomas

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January 30, 2009

HP - on its way to becoming more green!

HPNA applied for a grant from the Neighborhood Partners Program so that we might begin planting trees along several blocks of Highland Park. Great news!! We received a $5,600 award to make our project a reality!

Besides the obvious aesthetic impact of a greener neighborhood, trees are beneficial to the environment (I know, stating the obvious!) and the quality of our air and water. Chattanooga's City Forester, Gene Hyde, is quoted as saying "A healthy, growing tree is essentially a pollution-eating device and a mini-air conditioner."

More details about the tree plantings will be posted as we begin to put a formal plan together.

Thanks to Bill Jamieson for taking the lead role on this exciting project!

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January 29, 2009

Higher Ground, Common Ground: The Story of Highland Park debuts at Thanksgiving dinner

Those that attended this year's HPNA Thanksgiving were the first to see Higher Ground, Common Ground: The Story of Highland Park. This 14-minute documentary was produced by Mary Barnett and sponsored by Allied Arts and The Chattanooga History Center. The story features commentary from the late Dr. Lee Roberson, Judith Schorr, Uneva Shaw, Lois Latimore, Geoff Tarr, and Scott Wilson about the evolution of our neighborhood.

Special thanks to the many residents that spoke with Mary as she gathered information about Highland Park in preparation for this project. And of course, thanks to Mary, Allied Arts and The Chattanooga History Center for capturing this story for us!

No matter how long/short you've lived in HP (or if you are thinking about moving to HP), you will appreciate and love this story. The video will be posted on this website in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned!

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January 28, 2009

New Grocery Store in HP!

The Hawthorne and Main Grocery at 1800 Main St opened in October. As the name states it is on the corner of Hawthorne and Main Streets - in the old Ladies of Charity building. Contained within the store is Tienda Jalisco, a lunch counter specializing in Hispanic food. There is a grocery area and plenty of tables at which to sit. Hours are 10-9 Mon-Sat and 12-6 Sunday.

Let's make sure to support this local business and thank them for coming to our area!

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RECENT COMMENTS

Feb 5 - Quenston said:

Thank you for inviting me to your meeting. Over the years the group has changed and now has more new residents and a younger crowd. New blood is good for the neighborhood.

I covered that area as a probation officer, maintained daily visits as a caregiver to my father and supported the shops and eateries in the area for the past 18 years. My perspective is one with a sense of history, knowledge of the present and a vision of what can be. That is why I feel like you can trust your vote with me. Let's work together to build, rebuild and unite the neighborhood.

The many vacant lots and the declining impact of TTU presents challenges and opportunities. Now is our time to replant the foundation for a thriving community within the downtown area. That is what I want because my sister and nephew still live in The HP. So, its like home to me.

Use my experience in government, civic service and community advocacy to benefit yourself and your neighbors. Vote for Quenston Coleman in District 9. Thanks.

Sep 4 - A said:

I am in the process of moving back to Chattanooga after living in Nashville for 16 years. It is exciting in a sense that I will be living in the same city as my family again however my concern is the job opportunities for all persons. I am happy that my current employer of almost 10 years have opportunities in my field to work from home. If that was not possible, I would not be able to move back to Chattanooga. A childhood friend of mine said just today that he would move back to Chattanooga (he lives in Chicago) if there were more job opportunities. I am also concerned about the blue collar worker. With plants like Wheland and US Pipe closing, where else can so many people who do not have an education work? I think that is why I sometimes feel afraid of the crime in Chattanooga and the shift of insecurity today in the Brainerd area. There are not many good paying jobs for the blue collar person. So to answer your question, I do not want Chattanooga to become another Memphis TN but I wish that Chattanooga get smart and offer job opportunity for all persons. Without that, the city will not thrieve. Nashville has done exceptionally well since I have lived here and is steady. Everyone has a fair chance of a good living in Nashville. It makes me question my decision to move back to Chattanooga.

Aug 10 - Lisa Flint said:

Great photos!! Thanks for taking the time to capture these kinds of moments for the HP!

Aug 8 - Greg said:

GREAT, great photos of a lovely event! Thanks to everyone involved!

Jul 2 - ashley stinson said:

That's great! I hear that it is going to be beautiful! We are so excited about getting to the neighborhood! My husband drives by the house every night on his way to his hotel!

Jul 2 - Adam said:

Well, then I think you'll be happy to know the house right next to you (1505) is probably going to start renovation soon. The permit notice was nailed up last Thursday, and they contractor said they hope to begin their part of the work by August/September.

Jul 2 - Ashley Stinson said:

We are going to be the new neighbors at 1503 Chamberlain and this alley was a big concern for us. I am so glad that it is going to be closed and I feel like the neighborhood is one step closer to becoming what it should be! Thanks guys!

Jun 11 - Adam said:

I imagine some of you have read that the City Council is again deadlocked on the alley closure. A quick explanation of what is going on is that each item brought before the council has to go through three readings, and it must pass all of them. So, the first time they approved it was not the last and final word. One of the members who supported us last time was absent from the last meeting, which is why the council ended up tied last week. So, until all members are present, there will not be enough members present to approve the final reading. I know, I know... it's ridiculous!

May 30 - Scott said:

Congrats and thanks to Pat Robinson for tackling this issue for all of us in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Ave. Not only are we grateful, our future neighbor at 1506 Chamberlain will be as well!

May 14 - Diana said:

Thanks guys! Looks awesome!