The Board of Directors unanimously approved the following position statement at their July 28, 2016 meeting:
The Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS® is in favor of the Medal of Honor Heritage Center being built on the 1/10th of an acre plot of the Coolidge Park land by the roundabout on Tremont Street. With the park being named after Charles H. Coolidge for having earned the medal of honor during World War II, it seems only fitting to have the Medal of Honor Heritage Center be located in the park.
Mr. Coolidge also supports the Heritage Center being in the park that was named in his honor. The parcel of land where the Heritage Center would be located is not as well used as the rest of the park and is the perfect spot for the Heritage Center. Without heroes like Charles Coolidge and other medal of honor recipients, we may not be enjoying the freedom of having great green spaces like we do in Chattanooga, TN and in Coolidge Park.
This Medal of Honor Heritage Center is a great use of our public land in order to celebrate the sacrifices that the military has made for our freedom.
REALTORS® are encouraged to attend the August 3rd public meeting from 6-8pm at Chattanooga Theatre Center in Coolidge Park. This meeting will provide the opportunity to learn about the Center and its mission.