The Chattanooga City Council has been selected as the first recipient in the area of a commemorative replica Liberty Bell, now installed outside the City Council Building at 1000 Lindsay Street.
The installation is part of a broader effort to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone being recognized by communities across the country.
City officials said the replica bell is intended to serve as a public symbol of American independence and a reminder of the nation’s founding principles. Its placement in front of a prominent civic building is meant to provide residents and visitors with a space to reflect on that history.
Councilman Chip Henderson played a key role in securing the bell for Chattanooga. The council also recognized the city’s Public Works Department for transporting and installing the structure.
The bell was produced through an initiative led by the Chattanooga-Hamilton County America 250 committee in partnership with Siskin Steel, which manufactured and donated the replica.
Additional replica bells may be distributed throughout the region as part of the initiative. City officials said Chattanooga’s role is limited to hosting the inaugural installation, while local businesses interested in acquiring their own replica should contact committee member Ron Littlefield.
Source: Chattanooga City Council