# Stringer's Ridge

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**Stringer's Ridge Preservation Easement**, generally known as **Stringer's Ridge**, is a 92 acre wilderness park located in North [Chattanooga](/source/Chattanooga,_Tennessee), [Tennessee](/source/Tennessee).[1] The ridge overlooks the North Shore, the [Tennessee River](/source/Tennessee_River) and downtown [Chattanooga](/source/Chattanooga). The trail terrain consists of rolling hills and some short steep sections. Though the trail is well-groomed, it does have some tree roots along this single-track trail. Mature oak and hickory trees dominate the ridge. The [Tennessee River Gorge](/source/Tennessee_River_Gorge) Trust, the City of Chattanooga and The Trust for Public Land are involved in preserving and maintaining the area.

## History

Three hills make up Stringer's Ridge, a view so strategic that it was the site of the first Union invasion of Chattanooga. On June 7, 1862, Brigadier General [James S. Negley](/source/James_S._Negley)'s forces bombed Chattanooga from this ridge. The Confederate forces had control of the city until General [John T. Wilder](/source/John_T._Wilder)'s [Union army](/source/Union_army) took the ridge named for Captain William Stringer.[2]

In the years 2007 and 2008, 500 condominiums were planned on Stringer's Ridge. To block the development, The Trust for Public Land campaigned to purchase 37 acres on Stringer's Ridge. The landowner of the 37 acres also agreed to donate an additional 55 acres of adjacent property to the conservation effort. In 2009, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust became the [conservation easement](/source/Conservation_easement) holder on the entire 92 acres.[3]

The City of [Chattanooga](/source/Chattanooga) directly received ownership of the original 37 acres on Stringer's Ridge. Since 2011, the ownership of the remaining 55 acres has been transferred to the City of [Chattanooga](/source/Chattanooga). However, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust continues to hold a conservation easement on all 92 acres.[4]

## Design

Stringer's Ridge contains three trail loops totaling 10 miles, ranging from easy difficulty to strenuous. Most of the trails are family oriented allowing for leisurely stroll, while some of the trail is designated for more experienced hikers. A picnic area is located on the south side of the park. The park has two trail heads. One is on the south end on Old Bell Avenue, while the other is on the north end located on Spears Avenue. An outlook structure has recently been added to the park.

## References

1. ["Stringer's Ridge Park"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180826122336/https://outdoorchattanooga.com/land/stringers-ridge-park-mountain-biking/). *Outdoor Chattanooga*. Outdoor Chattanooga. Archived from [the original](http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/land/stringers-ridge-park-mountain-biking) on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2015.

1. Crutchfield, Jennifer (2010). *Chattanooga Landmarks: Exploring the History of the Scenic City*. Charleston, SC: History Press.

1. ["Stringer's Ridge"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200213152414/https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/stringers-ridge/). *SORBA Chattanooga*. SORBA Chattanooga. Archived from [the original](http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/stringers-ridge/) on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2015.

1. Ibid

## Further reading

- Crutchfield, Jennifer (2010). Chattanooga Landmarks: Exploring the History of the Scenic City. Charleston, SC: History Press.

## External links

- [SORBA Chattanooga](http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/stringers-ridge/)
- [Stringer's Ridge Park](http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/land/stringers-ridge-park-mountain-biking)
- [Stringer's Ridge Overlook](http://www.elemiarchitects.com/project/stringers-ridge-overlook)

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