People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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Photos: MainX24 Parade
Every December since 2007, Chattanoogans gather to celebrate Main Street and the surrounding Southside during this 24-hour-long community showcase, featuring music, poetry readings, chili cook-offs and a parade. The festival is organized entirely by residents, merchants and friends of the neighborhood.
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Photos: Annual Charity Ball
Benefiting the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Choo Choo Chapter - USA Dance hosted a Gatsby-themed night complete with performances, dancing and dinner, plus the presentation of a check to the director of the academy.
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Photos: Chambliss Center for Children celebrates 150 years
Chambliss Center for Children celebrated 150 years with a family-friendly party on its main campus, featuring big wheel races, a petting zoo, inflatables, sky gazing with the Barnard Astronomical Society, stage performances, interactive art activities, food trucks and more.
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Photos: Celebration of Valor Luncheon
This sixth annual event honored Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore "Sal" Giunta, who shared his story as the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the luncheon supported the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
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Photos: Chattanooga CARES, Cempa host Beyond the Ribbon, le Brunch en Blanc
Starting as an effort to raise money to support communities suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Chattanooga CARES Foundation and Cempa Community Care hosted a decadent champagne brunch set to the electric sounds of DJ MCPRO.
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Photos: Chattanooga Zoo’s annual Banana Ball
Over 300 guests attended the Chattanooga Zoo's annual fundraiser, which featured award-winning National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and interactions with animal ambassadors.
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Photos: Witches and Wine
Celebrating the most spook-tacular season, partygoers donned their pointy hats to enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and dancing, all in support of Downside Up, Inc., a nonprofit that provides support, education and encouragement for families who have children with disabilities.
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Photos: Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga annual awards luncheon
Every year, the Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga honors women who set themselves apart in the community through an awards presentation and luncheon hosted at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Photos: Praise Breakfast
Scenic City Women's Network hosted a breakfast with special guest performer Louise Mandrell.
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Photos: Tails at Twilight
Pet Placement Center's largest fundraiser, featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and both live and silent auctions, helps raise money each year to support the animals at the center.
