Historic Chota Lodge #253
Free and Accepted Masons
Making Good Men Better
We are Active, Motivated and Traveling Together
Chota Lodge is active in our search for Light. Moving together in the direction which we all know leads to the Celestial Lodge. We strive to be the destination for learning and spreading the cement of Brotherly love to make ourselves and community better.
Latest News & Updates
Chota Lodge #253 Installed Officers for 2026:
Front Row: L - R: Greg Davis, Chaplain; Jim Yoder, Senior Warden; Randy Patterson, Worshipful Master; Jim Koza, Junior Warden; Martin Day, Junior Deacon;
Back Row: L - R: Phillip Roberts, Tyler; Kaivon Kiumarsi, Treasurer; Kelly Liford, Senior Steward; Ed Loveday, Secretary; Joe Ravo, Junior Steward; Scott Milliken, Senior Deacon
Mason of the Year 2025
Congratulations to Jim Yoder! He recieved the 2025 Mason of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions and hard work with Chota Lodge #253 F&AM, as well as contributions to the Scottish Rite and York Rite! Jim is currently serving as Chota's Senior Warden.
Jim Yoder, Senior Warden
Randy Patterson, Worshipful Master
Jim Koza,
Junior Warden
Mark Whicker was presented with a Past Master's apron by the Lodge in appreciation and recognition for his leadership and service as Worshipful Master 2025. Thank you, Mark!
The Sweetheart Breakfast was a wonderful success today, with enthusiastic participation from Chota folks and support from many others as well. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it special and to all who joined us. We're already looking forward to the next one in 2027!(click here for more photos!)
Lodge Profile
Chota Lodge #253 F&AM
Founded: October 1856
Dedicated: June 24, 1870
Recognition: Grand Lodge of Tennessee
District: 20 of TN Grand Lodge
Freemasonry: Making good men better.
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