Carl J. Arnold celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 25. He grew up in Winchester, Tenn. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and worked at Interstate Life and Accident Insurance Co. for 38 years. He has one daughter and one granddaughter. To commemorate the birth date, he was given a party at Creekside Retirement Community and a reception with family and friends at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club.