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Chattanooga’s James A. Henry Community YMCA relocates

Staff photo by Abby White / The main entrance to the James A. Henry Community YMCA is pictured Sept. 26, 2024. The James A. Henry Community YMCA will serve as a place for low-income families to get meals for their children.
Staff photo by Abby White / The main entrance to the James A. Henry Community YMCA is pictured Sept. 26, 2024. The James A. Henry Community YMCA will serve as a place for low-income families to get meals for their children. Staff photo by Abby White / The main entrance to the James A. Henry Community YMCA is pictured Sept. 26, 2024. The James A. Henry Community YMCA will serve as a place for low-income families to get meals for their children.

By Leah Hunter 5 min read

The James A. Henry Community YMCA celebrated its grand opening at a new, renovated facility on Dodds Avenue on Thursday.

The branch, which has been housed at several locations since its 1902 inception, moved after a new owner took over its previous location on Dodson Avenue, Baron Herdelin-Doherty, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga, said.

The James A. Henry Community YMCA is now at 3500 Dodds. Ave., Suite 108.

Paula Irwin, the executive branch director, said she feels great about the facility’s relocation and was excited for community partners to see the renovations.

“The thing I’m looking forward to the most is just the ability to serve more of our community members and neighbors,” she said. “I’m excited about expanding our programs.”