CHHCO EST. 1990
About Cornstalk Heights Historic Community Organization
Harriman Est. 1890
Your advocate for Historic Preservation since 1990.
Cornstalk Heights Historical Community Organization (CHHCO), a non-profit organization, was started in 1990. Killeffer Park, one of the community’s premier parks, was under threat of being sold with construction of a planned housing project in its place.
A community organization was formed to protect and save not only the park, but the surrounding historic home district in Harriman as well. The organization successfully applied to the National Historic Register and became officially recognized as Cornstalk Heights Historical Community Organization. The application was partially approved due to the community’s uniqueness in being one of the first “planned” communities in the country.
The Harriman Cornstalk Heights District was listed in the national register of Historic Places in September 1990 for its historical significance.
1890-1940
Years Built
15
Members
History; Protected
Conservators of Harriman
a 5.01 (c)3
Our Purpose
A.
The organization
is organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes with the meaning of Section 5.01 (c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Revenue law), and more specifically:
B.
To work
to enhance the physical, economic and social enrichment of the City of Harriman in partnership with federal, state and local governments;
C.
To promote
the restoration, preservation, protection and use of Cornstalk Heights Historical Community, to encourage the understanding and appreciation of Harriman’s history, culture and architecture.
Officers and directors at large
2025-2026 Members
Membership, nor meeting attendance is limited to residents. Any who wish to participate may. Meetings take place the second Thursday of every month.
Teresa Pitcock
President
“I’ve always been a history buff, so when we moved here from Greeneville, a town steeped in Revolutionary history, I was excited about the 1890s beginnings and especially the inspiration of the Temperance movement.
I am the Vice Chair/President of CHHCO and have been an active member of the board for four years. I joined because I wanted to be directly involved with the restoration of Harriman Hall, formerly the First Christian Church. With it being the very first church completed in Harriman, we simply could not let it continue to sit there and die. We are saving her one donation and fundraiser at a time.”
Heidi Barton
Vice President
Beth Johnson
Secretary/Director of Fundraising and Events
“I’m Beth Johnson, and I love serving as the secretary of CHHCO. I have a lifelong passion for historic homes and antiques, and I’m proud to be part of an organization that brings the community together to restore and preserve our historic homes and buildings.”
Dakota Bishop
Treasurer/Director of Communications
Mark Hellwig
Director of Marketing
Dakota Bishop
Director of Communications
Dick McPherson
Historian
Emma Bishop
Director At Large
Donna Demyanovich
Director At Large
Janet Alexander
Director At Large
Charles Elmore
Director At Large
Lee Townsend
Director At Large
Pat LaDue
Director At Large
Lake Lowe
Director At Large
Kecia Smith
Director At Large
Samantha White
Director At Large
Josh Edwards
Director At Large
Bear Tidwell
Director At Large
Christina Branham
Director At Large