Civil War site donated to city of Chattanooga

The city of Chattanooga has received a donation of 13 acres of land on Missionary Ridge, including the historic Billy Goat Hill. The land includes former Civil War battlefield terrain, mature hardwood forests, and numerous wild, native plants. The plot was transferred to the city by the Trust for Public Land to be used for passive recreation use and park management. The site of the Battle of Missionary Ridge, the transfer of the property to part of Chattanooga’s Urban Ecology Preserve System will help preserve the area’s history and natural character. The donation also helps further the city's goals as the newest National Park City.