Few communities have the making of history and heritage as Historic Glenwood. Glenwood is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, neighborhood in Chattanooga. It was the first neighborhood in Chattanooga to use the Ideal Neighborhood Unit Concept. This concept later became the standard form of neighborhood planning for many American cities. It consists of sidewalks, open space, tall trees, stone bridges and culverts to heighten the attractiveness of neighborhoods and minimize auto-pedestrian conflict. Also, significant to Glenwood, is its Historic District, established in June l985. One hundred and fifty nine (159) of the homes in Glenwood were nominated and accepted in the National Register of Historic Places as contributing homes for the integrity and character of their architectural design. Most of these historic homes were constructed prior to l941 and their unique architectural styles consist of Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, and Tudor Revival.
Founded in the spring of 1970, the Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GNA) was established. It has a history of being a strong and active voice in the city of Chattanooga and has a solid network of residents and businesses dedicated to the development of a sound community. The GNA is a 501c3 non-profit organization so it can better represent the interests of the Glenwood residents.
The Glenwood neighborhood is bound by North Crest Road to the east, Shallowford Road and McCallie Avenue to the south, Lyerly Street and northward on Dodson Avenue to Citico to the west, and Glenwood Drive to the north.
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Few communities have the making of history and heritage as Historic Glenwood. Glenwood is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, neighborhood in Chattanooga. It got its beginning during the Cherokee exile in l838 when concentration camps, for gathering the Cherokees, were located in what is now Glenwood. It wasnt until 1863 that Glenwood became an established neighborhood.
Glenwood neighborhood was the first neighborhood in Chattanooga to use the Ideal Neighborhood Unit Concept. This concept later became the standard form of neighborhood planning for many American cities. It consists of sidewalks, open space, tall trees, stone bridges and culverts to heighten the attractiveness of neighborhoods and minimize auto-pedestrian conflict. Also, significant to Glenwood, is its Historic District, established in June l985. One hundred and fifty nine (159) of the homes in Glenwood were nominated and accepted in the National Register of Historic Places as contributing homes for the integrity and character of their architectural design. Most of these historic homes were constructed prior to l941 and their unique architectural styles consist of Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, and Tudor Revival. Parkwood Drive, Glenwood Drive, Oak Street and Derby Street bound this Historic District of Glenwood.
Early in its history, Glenwood became THE neighborhood in which to live. Historic Glenwood is well known for its unique architectural style homes as well as the way the neighborhood is laid out. South of Third Street, the neighborhood was laid out in a rectilinear grid and north of Third Street, a curvilinear plan was used to lay out the neighborhood.
Today, Glenwoods residents relish in the tradition and history of this wonderful community. It is a wonderful, very active neighborhood as well as quiet, clean and safe. Glenwood is centrally locatedtaking only 15 minutes to get to the heart of the City. Referred to as a Medical Corridor, two of the three major medical facilities in Chattanooga (Memorial Health Care System and Parkridge Medical Center) are located in Glenwood along with numerous medical support institutions. We are blessed to have several churches, a private high school, a park and one of the Citys Park and Recreational facilities.
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Glenwood Graduates from Community Impact of Chattanooga
On February 10th, 2011, the Glenwood community graduated from Community Impact of Chattanooga neighborhood revitalization program. Local community leaders were recognized for their contribution during this four year program.
Distinguished Leadership Award: Tommy Diller
Distinguished Service Award: Ricardo Morris and Dr. Everlena Holmes
Upcoming Events
Glenwood Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
Thu Mar 24 _06:00PM - 07:00PM
Glenwood's Block Leader Luncheon
Sat Apr 02 _11:00AM - 01:00PM
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Sponsored by
5th Annual
Glenwood Jazz Festival
Saturday, October 1, 2011
1:00 pm 10:00 pm
Come out and enjoy a little "taste of Glenwood" with beautiful weather, great music, delicious food, and good friends!
2011's Musical Line up included:
1:00 Howard High School Jazz Band
2:15 Tee Bumpass Band
3:30 Lafredrick & Friends
4:45 Dexter Bell & Company
6:15 Keith Brown
8:00 Melvin Miller - Jazz Trumpeter
The Festival is FREE to the Public
and will feature world class jazz musicians from Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Knoxville. The festival will be
held directly behind Parkridge Hospial
on McCallie Ave. There is lots of free
secure parking. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers & tents and stay all day!
Anesthesiologist Associated, PC
The Well
Dr. Charles Potera Jr.
Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
J.T. McDaniel
