Sustainability On Display At The Rooftop Hop

  • Friday, October 17, 2014
  • Mark A. Herndon

Chattanoogans gained a new perspective of the city and celebrated the accomplishments that have made Chattanooga a leader in sustainability at green|spaces’ 3rd Annual Rooftop Hop.  The Rooftop Hop continues as an event to raise awareness and funds for sustainable building in the Chattanooga area.

Attendees hopped from four Satellite Rooftop Parties including High Point Climbing Center, Hunter Museum, CitiPark Garage, and the Chattanoogan Hotel, learning about how each of these buildings promote sustainable living, working and building in Chattanooga while enjoying local foods, beverages and entertainment.

The main event was held at Hunter Museum, who after making some simple changes to save energy, have seen a return of over $75,000 over the past five years.

Fifteen restaurants showcased locally crafted foods including one from a farm that has a net zero energy consumption.

All proceeds benefited green|spaces who promotes sustainable living, working and building in the Chattanooga area.

The date has been set for next year for Oct. 17. For more information contact  Dawn Hjelsethdirector of development green|spaces63 E. Main St.Chattanooga, TN 37408  Phone 423-648-0963   www.therooftophop.com 

While the rain teased the event, the smooth action of the planning staff provided alternate cover locations.  The threat of rain, however, did not dampen the enthusiasm for another successful Roof Top Hop event. 

The entertainment was large for the Chattanooga Live Music Scene  (https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaLiveMusic) for the weekend as the following musical artist/bands performed at the various locations, in addition, Rhythm & Brews provided a party after the Roof Top Hop parties which featured local bands Broke Down Hound and The Matt Stephens Project. 

 The lineup for bands included: 

Hunter Museum: Musical Moose

High Point Climbing: Broke Down Hound

The Chattanoogan: Carlos & His Tropical Swing

CitiPark Garage: Slim Pickins

  

Main Event Opener: The Moccasin Benders

Headliner: Future Birds

 

After Party at Rhythm & Brews:

Broke Down Hound

Matt Stephens Project 

(Mark A Herndon, certified professional geologist and professional photographer grew up in Chattanooga area, graduated from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.  He is the Entertainment and Chattanooga cityscape photographer affiliated with Chattanoogan.com and contributor to several magazines, venues and Friends of the Festival events. Email at; MAHerndon@ChattanoogaLiveMusic.com)

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