About Us

The Mission of the Walden's Ridge Civic League is to preserve its history and to continue traditional and new activities.

Walden's Ridge Civic League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation under a charter granted by the State of Tennessee, and the members thereof are entitled to one vote per membership at all regular meetings of the corporation. 

The PURPOSE of this organization is

 to promote the general interest and welfare of the community

Our VISION is to provide indoor and outdoor facilities for meetings, plays, festivals and carnivals, music events, seasonal celebrations, recitals, rallies, classes, lectures, educational and athletic events, private parties, weddings, reunions and any other suitable activities that benefit the people of Walden's Ridge.

In 1929, the residents of Walden's Ridge had no local government and decided they should organize themselves 

to take care of their own needs. 

In 1930 they incorporated the 

Walden's Ridge Civic League to 

Bring ELECTRICITY to homes

Build, mark and maintain ROADS

Start a volunteer FIRE department

Assure law & order with POLICING

Bring clean WATER to the mountain.

The organization has accomplished all of these goals and has been in continuous operation for more than 100 years. Today, upon approval of the Officers and Trustees, members and temporary tenants may have use of the facilities for purposes that are encompassed in the Vision of the Walden's Ridge Civic League and are in the general interest of the people of Walden's Ridge.

  Membership is open to any resident or property holder on Walden's Ridge. One year's dues of $20.00 must accompany an individual's application for membership and must be renewed annually to maintain voting privileges.

Officers, consisting of  President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer, are elected at the October annual meeting.  

 Trustees serve on the basis of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 year terms. Trustees  supervise the  property and make recommendations  on repairs and leases or rental contracts.

 An Executive Committee consists of the officers and chairmen of these  standing committees: Facilities, Garden, Finance and Budget, Publicity, Membership, Events, and Grounds. Committees welcome volunteers to join and help in growing and maintaining the Walden's Ridge Civic League.