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The Passage

July 7, 2014 by Christina Berry

The PassageThe Passage is a pedestrian link between downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River at Ross’s Landing (the city’s original settlement, named for the Cherokee Chief John Ross). The project is the nation’s largest public art project celebrating Cherokee history and culture. The piece, created by Cherokee Artists Gadugi (Cherokee Artists Working Together) of Oklahoma, was opened to the public in May 2005 as part of an overall effort to redevelop the Chattanooga riverfront.

Ross’s Landing was established in 1816 by John Ross and he operated it as a successful trading post until 1838 when the location served as a departure point from the Trail of Tears. Today downtown Chattanooga has a developed riverwalk and healthy downtown area featuring a large aquarium, several museums, and a minor league baseball stadium.


Photos Copyright Christina Berry, All Things Cherokee

The Passage Travel Details

The site is open year-round.

Directions: The Passage is located in downtown Chattanooga, along the riverwalk at Ross’s Landing, beside the Aquarium. For specific directions, click the “Directions” link in the location bubble of the map above and enter your starting location on the left.

GPS & Map: 35.05680478270956,-85.31023263931274



Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: art, tennessee, travel

About Christina Berry

I am a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation, a member of the Cherokee Artists Association, a charter member of the First Families of the Cherokee Nation, and a member of the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club. I have a BA in History from the University of Texas at Austin and have been working with Cherokee genealogy and history records for over 20 years. When I’m not working on All Things Cherokee, I keep busy with writing, photography, beadwork, and a massive home renovation project.

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