Moccasin Bend in the Media
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“Chattanooga celebrates 20th anniversary of national archaeological district at Moccasin Bend” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, October 14, 2024
“SAVE THE BEND….. Now a Reality!!” Chattanooga News Chronicle, October 5, 2024
“Opinion: A new mental health institute must be closer to the city and away from historic sites” by Ben Sessoms, Times Free Press, September 30, 2024
“Opinion: Cultural survey findings preserve promise to move hospital off Moccasin Bend” by Clint Cooper, Times Free Press, September 30, 2024
“Moccasin Bend preserved from proposed development” by Haley Bartlett, Nooga Today, Sep. 27, 2024
“State will not build their new mental health hospital on Moccasin Bend.” News 12 WDEF, Sep. 26, 2024
“Tennessee halts new psychiatric hospital at Moccasin Bend following archeological review” News Channel 9, Sep. 26, 2024
“State halts plan for new psychiatric hospital at Moccasin Bend” Local 3 News, Sep. 26, 2024
“Gov. Lee: No new mental health hospital on Moccasin Bend” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, Sep. 26, 2024
“After Archeological Review, State No Longer Plans To Build New Psychiatric Hospital At Moccasin Bend” chattanoogan.com, Sep. 26, 2024
“Moccasin Bend Archaeological Study to Conclude by Early-October” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, July 29, 2024
“Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land” by Jaclyn Davis, News Channel 9, July 1, 2024
“Cherokee Tribes Join in Opposition to Replacement Hospital on Moccasin Bend” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, June 30, 2024
“Rhetoric Over Proposed Replacement Mental Hospital on Moccasin Bend Heats Up” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, April 21, 2024
“Opinion: Transformation of Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Mental Hospital sets benchmark for Chattanooga’s Moccasin Bend” by Clint Cooper, Times Free Press, April 20, 2024
“Rebuilding The Mental Hospital On Moccasin Bend Would Be A Huge Mistake” by Fred Robinson, Chattanoogan.com, April 18, 2024
“New Cry Of "Save The Bend" Goes Up At Ruby Falls Rally” chattanoogan.com, April 11, 2024
“Advocates Work to Conserve Moccasin Bend, Seek to Move Mental Health Facility” by Jaclyn Davis, News Channel 9, April 11th 2024
“Chattanooga developing plan to preserve Moccasin Bend” by Timbrel Williams, WDEF Channel 12, April 12, 2024
“Moccasin Bend Faces Potential Construction for Mental Health Hospital” by Germyah Batey, Local 3 News, Apr 11, 2024
“Moccasin Bend Public Forum Seeks Transparency, Preservation” by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, April 9, 2024
“Public Invited to Moccasin Bend Public Hearing on Thursday” by Courtney Goins, WDEF Channel 12, April 8, 2024
“Moccasin Bend Public Forum is Thursday” chattanoogan.com, April 8, 2024
“Opinion: Protect Moccasin Bend and its cultural, historical assets for future generations” by Major McCollough, Times Free Press, January 27, 2024
“Opinion: Moccasin Bend Vision Endures; Let’s Complete It” by Eleanor Cooper, Times Free Press, January 20, 2024
“Opinion: Moccasin Bend and Native Americans” by Karen Stone, Times Free Press, January 13, 2024
Opinion: National Parks are Kind of a Big Deal" by Tricia King Mims, Times Free Press, January 6, 2024
"Preservation Push: Petition opposing Moccasin Bend hospital site garners more than 1,000 signatures" by Ben Benton, Times Free Press, January 3, 2024
"UPDATE: Hundreds sign petition against rebuilding plan for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute" by Gracyn Gordon, Local 3 News, Dec 28, 2023
"Save Moccasin Bend - Sign the Petition" by Jim Johnson, Chattanoogan, December 25, 2023
"Think Creatively About Moccasin Bend", Times Free Press, December, 23, 2023
“Time to Save Moccasin Bend, Again” by Sally Robinson, Times Free Press, December 17, 2023
“Opinion: 1982 Moccasin Bend Task Force report laid out what a future park could offer” by Mickey Robbins, Times Free Press, December 9, 2023
“The Hidden Attractions of dStringers Ridge on Moccasin Bend” by Mickey Robbins, Times Free Press, December 3, 2023
“A Local Issue of National Significance: Protecting Moccasin Bend “ by Brooke Persons, Times Free Press, November 26, 2023
“Let’s Save the Bend (Again)” by Mark McKnight, Reflection Riding News, November 21, 2023
“Embracing a golden opportunity on Moccasin Bend” by Mickey Robbins, Times Free Press, November 19, 2023
“Developer-White-Favors-Moving-Hospital” by Chattanoogan.com, November 16, 2023
“Moccasin Bend [a look back]” by Lawrence Alexander and Jay Mills, Times Free Press, November 12, 2023
“Wamp…Backs Relocation Of MB Mental Hospital” by Hannah Campbell, Chattanoogan.com, October 21, 2023
“As Tennessee begins Moccasin Bend archeology study, park supporters say key stakeholders left out” by Elizabeth Fite & Dave Flessner, Times Free Press. October 19, 2023
“State Building Commission Backs New Moccasin Bend Mental Hospital Despite Chattanooga Opposition” by Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout. September 19, 2023
“MOCCASIN BEND HEALTH INSTITUTE DECISION A MISSED OPPORTUNITY” Editorial, Times Free Press. September 16, 2023
“A Loss for Preservation” Editorial, Times Free Press. September 16, 2023
“State OKs Plan for New Psychiatric Hospital” by Andy Sher, Times Free Press. September 15, 2023
“Tennessee Building Commission approves plan for new Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute” by Gracyn Gordon, Local 3 News. September 15, 2023
“Opinion: Preservation losing out in Moccasin Bend mental health facility replacement” by Clint Cooper, Times Free Press. September 15, 2023
“Moving Mental Hosptial Away from Bend Still Best Idea” Times Free Press. September 12, 2023
“Protect Park Plan at Moccasin Bend” Times Free Press, September 12, 2023
“Never the Intent” by Elizabeth Fite, Times Free Press. September 10, 2023
“National Park Partners Urges State Building Commission To Reject Moccasin Bend Hospital Rebuilding Plan”, Chattanoogan. September 9, 2023
“A Monumental Decision” by Mickey Robbins, Times Free Press. August 24, 2023
“ by Brooke Persons RPA, TENNESSEE COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY, 9/24/22
“State, local officials consider expanding, relocating Moccasin Bend Mental Health Hospital” by Eric Benninghoff, News Channel 9. April 12, 2022
"Chattanooga Mayor Proposes Moving Psychiatric Hospital" by Andy Sher, Times Free Press. January 31, 2022
“Sohn: Let's get Moccasin Bend park site open and finished” by Pam Sohn, Times Free Press, October 9, 2020
