People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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Photos: Choo Choo Shag Club’s Little Black Dress Night
Community members and dancers ditched their stress and two-left-feet fears to dive headfirst into the Choo Choo Shag Club's night of swing, shag, spicy rumba and a plethora of other dances that shook the floor of the Harrison Community Center. As dancers let their creative flair shine on the floor, every step helped raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, supporting families who must travel for their children's medical care.
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Photos: Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Brunch
Women and their allies gathered for Habitat for Humanity's annual Women Build brunch at the Chattanoogan Hotel, celebrating the construction of the 30th Women Build house and raising $140,000 for LaQuanta, a nurse and mother of three, as she prepares to move into her new home. The fundraising brunch showed the support from the generous community and proved that with every nail, Habitat for Humanity builds more than homes -- it builds hopes.
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Photos: Girls Inc. of Chattanooga’s Unbought and Unbossed Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction
Laced in purpose and powered by legacy, Girls Inc. of Chattanooga's Unbought and Unbossed Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction celebrated women's achievements and unwavering advocacy that reflect the trailblazing legacy of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. This fundraiser, held at the Chattanooga Convention Center, was a vibrant evening of dancing and dinner -- designed to inspire and impact the community while also investing in and empowering future leaders.
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Photos: Chambliss Center for Children’s Bunny Hop 2025
Spring joy was in full bloom at the Chambliss Center for Children's Bunny Hop, where families, kids, friends and grandparents were invited to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and giving. From bunny ears to inflatables for the children to enjoy, every moment celebrated childhood. Adults took part in a silent auction and had dinner at the First Horizon Pavilion -- all in support of brighter futures for children.
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Photos: Erlanger Hospital’s Believe Bash — Bollywood
Bright colors, glamorous decorations and big-hearted giving lit up the evening at Erlanger Hospital's Believe Bash: Bollywood at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This event allowed guests to celebrate with Bollywood flair while also raising funds to support the Erlanger Trauma Services and the Children's Hospital at Erlanger. The support from the community and organizations set a new record as $1.67 million was raised to support Erlanger's health care projects.
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Photos: Tennessee River Gorge Trust’s Another Gorgeous Evening
Twinkling lights and green grass set the scene for Tennessee River Gorge Trust's outdoor cocktail party and annual fundraising event. At Townsend Atelier, guests celebrated 44 years of conservation work and enjoyed the drinks, valet parking and catered food included in their tickets -- helping to raise funds for the conservation of the treasured Tennessee River Gorge.
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Photos: 4 Bridges Arts Festival Preview Party
Hundreds of people browsed bold prints, handmade jewelry and sculpted showpieces at First Horizon Pavilion for the 25th anniversary of the Association for Visual Arts' can't-miss 4 Bridges Arts Festival.
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Photos: Extravaganza IV
Art-lovers filled The Historic for Extravaganza IV, where clinking glasses and spirited bidding turned a night of celebration into a lifeline for Chattanooga's most vulnerable artists. After a high-energy auction and gourmet fare, guests made their way to the H*Art Gallery for an after-party surrounded by the work their support makes possible. From bold canvases to quiet acts of generosity, the evening embodied the gallery's mission: healing through creativity and community.
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Photos: McKamey Animal Center’s 2025 MAC Gala
Sipping cocktails, snuggling adoptable puppies and winning silent auction items -- what wasn't there to love at the McKamey Animal Center Gala?
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Photos: A Dramatic Affair ‘25
Cocktails, silent auction bids and sweet harmonies set the stage at A Dramatic Affair, where guests gathered at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre to support the next generation of performers.
