Rev. Matt Busby, Senior Associate Pastor of Mission Chattanooga
Being a place in the neighborhood: the camp house & Mission chattanooga
In this episode, Sara Joy and Eric talk with Matt Busby who is the Senior Associate Pastor at Mission Chattanooga. Matt describes for us the evolution of a relationship between a specific church (Mission Chattanooga) and a coffee shop/restaurant/event space (The Camp House) in three different neighborhoods in downtown Chattanooga. Mission Chattanooga and Camp House began renting in the Southside neighborhood, moved to the MLK neighborhood, and now are located in the Onion Bottom Neighborhood. The Camp House has been a gathering space, a cultural incubator, and a forum for important community conversations.
Image credits: Mission Chattanooga
Links to resources and terms from this episode:
Articles, Books, Media, & organizations
Sidewalks in the Kingdom by Eric O. Jacobsen
The Space Between by Eric O. Jacobsen
Mike Watkins Architect - Urban design and architecture firm dedicated to designing and implementing a walkable, lasting, and beautiful public realm that fosters community
Key Terms
Charrette
Third Place
Chronological Connectivity