Chattanooga, Tennessee

:This article is about a city in the U.S. State of Tennessee. "Chattanooga" redirects here. For other places and things with "Chattanooga" in their name, see Chattanooga (disambiguation)

History

Originally founded by John Ross as Ross's Landing in 1816 as a center for Cherokee trade, it was renamed Chattanooga in 1838 after their departure on the Trail of Tears.

Related Topics:
John Ross - Ross's Landing - 1816 - Cherokee - 1838 - Trail of Tears

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During the American Civil War on November 23, 1863, the Battle of Chattanooga III began when Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant reinforced troops at Chattanooga and counter-attacked Confederate troops. The next day the Battle of Lookout Mountain was fought near the town. These were followed the next spring by the Atlanta Campaign, beginning just over the nearby state line in Georgia and moving southeastward.

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American Civil War - November 23 - 1863 - Battle of Chattanooga III - Union - Ulysses S. Grant - Confederate - Battle of Lookout Mountain - Spring - Atlanta Campaign - Georgia

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In more modern times, the city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its once dilapidated downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. An early cornerstone of this project was the restoration of the historic Walnut Street Bridge, which is now the world's second-longest pedestrian bridge begind the Shelby Street Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee.

Related Topics:
Walnut Street Bridge - Shelby Street Bridge - Nashville, Tennessee

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In 1935, as well as from 1993 to 1995, Chattanooga hosted the National Folk Festival

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