Events

November 21

Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union-TVFCU invite you to join us on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10:00 am to commemorate the groundbreaking of their future Chickamauga branch. This will be their 4th north Georgia branch.

We look forward to seeing you at the new branch location, located at 13176 N. HWY 27 in Chickamauga.

Please RSVP your attendance for this special occasion.

November 1

37TH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY BREAKFAST

November 1

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Chattanooga Convention Center

Join us in celebrating inclusion, diversity, and empowerment in the Chattanooga community!

For 37 years, EOD has recognized local, corporate and individual leaders who have championed the principles of equal opportunity and social justice. This event represents the essence of the work that the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga does each day to foster economic empowerment — educating and equipping individuals and families with the resources needed to improve their quality of life. Last year, more than 14,000 men, women and children were empowered through a combination of these services. Proceeds from this event provide critical support for all of our programs and will ensure we can continue to empower our community.

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November 14

Dinner of Firsts

Chattanooga State's Dinner of Firsts 2019

A Toast & Roast Honoring Sandra Brewer

Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Chattanoogan

6:00 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Now celebrating its 8th year, the Chattanooga State Foundation’s Dinner of Firsts is the signature “FUNdraising” event for Chattanooga State Community College. Each year we honor a community leader who is the first in their family to attend college. This year we honor Sandra Brewer. In addition to being a first generation college student, Sandra is the Vice President of Membership and Investor Relations for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. Those roasting Sandra include Nicole Brown, Sheila Boyington, Ron Harr, Alison Lebovitz, and Sandra’s daughters Christina Bonnell and Caitlyn Miller. Jed Mescon will serve as our Master of Ceremonies.

November 15 - January 20

Ice on the Landing

Ice on the Landing is a family friendly 140- foot by 40 -foot open – air ice skating rink located in the gardens of the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Ticking pricing is $10 for adults, $8 for ages 12 and under. Season passes are also available. More information at http://www.iceonthelanding.com/hours

November 6

American Red Cross Heroes Luncheon

Please join us for the 12th Annual CHI Memorial Heroes Luncheon.

The event will feature keynote speaker, Major General, retired Terry M. Haston, the 75th Adjutant General of the Tennessee National Guard. He is a decorated army general with awards for Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) to name just a few. He will address the luncheon to speak of his stories from the field and about the American Red Cross.
 
Hap Harwell will be honored with the Humanitarian Award for his work in humanitarian efforts which include the Red Cross, Goodwill, and the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. He is a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga and was appointed by Gov. Winfield Dunn to serve on the Tennessee/Georgia Health Care Commission for five years.


The event will honor seven other local heroes who have contributed to their community through extraordinary ways. They are:

  • Allen Green – Service to Youth Honoree
  • Ann Marie Fitzsimmons and Niki Keck – Call to Action Honorees
  • Becky Perkins – First Responder Honoree
  • Phil Garver – Service to Armed Forces Honoree
  •  Jim Fox and Johnny Hale – Medical/Hospital Honorees


Tickets are $100 for individual tickets and $1,000 for a table of ten tickets. Additional sponsorships are also available, and all benefit the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee. For questions or more information, please contact Julia Wright at [email protected].

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