History Center to honor Sen. Bob Corker
The Chattanooga History Center will present its 10th annual History Makers Award on Monday to U.S. Sen. Bob Corker.
The award recognizes local individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to Chattanooga, the region, the state or the country. Corker, a Republican, has been a successful businessman and served a term as Chattanooga mayor.
“Chattanooga has been successful because of its outstanding and engaged citizens, so I am honored to be mentioned among many whom I respect so much and look forward to celebrating our community and the work of the Chattanooga History Center,” Corker said in a news release.
LWV to hear from UnifiEd
Officials with education booster UnifiEd will speak Monday to the local League of Women Voters group.
Executive Director Elizabeth Crews and Education Engagement Coordinator Matt Johnson will explain the organization’s goals and its plans to improve Hamilton County. Founded in June of 2014, UnifiEd is a community-led movement of parents, teachers and citizens who want every student in Chattanooga to have the chance to attend great public schools.
The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the training room of the Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Admission is free and everyone is invited.
Democratic fundraiser planned for Monday
Tennessee Democratic Party Chairwoman Mary Mancini, state Rep. JoAnne Favors and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke will be among the guests at the Hamilton County Democratic Party fundraiser Monday from 4:45 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo’s Roosevelt Room.
For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/573922949421674/
JFK Club will meet for luncheon Tuesday
Former city councilwoman Pam Ladd, now chief operating officer of the Partnership for Families, Children & Adults, will be guest speaker Tuesday at the JFK Club luncheon.
The event begins at noon at The Chattanoogan. The cost of lunch is $15, including tax and tip. Valet parking is free if you have your parking ticket stamped by the dining room cashier.
Tea party to host pastor Chuck Baldwin
Chuck Baldwin, a pastor and 2008 candidate for president on the Constitution ticket, will be the guest speaker for Tuesday’s meeting of the Tea Party of Southeast Tennessee.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in room 200 of the Bradley County Courthouse, 155 Broad St., Cleveland, Tenn.
Sterling Jetton names team leaders
Sterling Jetton, Republican candidate for Hamilton County Assessor of Property, said former state Rep. Bobby Wood will be his campaign chairman. Wood served 28 years in the Tennessee Legislature and is a former chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party.
Campaign co-chairs will be incumbent assessor Bill Bennett and Claude Ramsey, who has served as assessor, county mayor and deputy to Gov. Bill Haslam. Pam McAllister will be treasurer.
“Running for public office is an endeavor that requires much prayer and support. I am both humbled and honored by those that have joined us in this journey to serve the citizens of Hamilton County,” Jetton said in a news release.