David Carroll, co-anchor on Channel 3 Eyewitness News, was the guest speaker during this fundraising luncheon which helped support Holston United Methodist Home for Children, providing hope and healing for families struggling with life's challenges.

The Kidney Foundation of Chattanooga hosted an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction items and dancing at The Walden Club.

Hosted at Point Park and benefiting National Park Partners, this casual 11th annual event once again showcased great music, Southern comfort food and complimentary drinks amid beautiful surroundings.

"Helping to fight hunger" was the theme of this year's "day party with a purpose" hosted by the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Net proceeds went toward the Chattanooga Area Food Bank's Sack Pack Program.

Fifteen bands, two food trucks, face painters and numerous artists convened at The Camp House to help benefit the area's oldest no-kill animal shelter, Pet Placement Center.

This after-hours party at the Chattanooga Zoo included food, spirits and the chance to peek at all its wild creatures.

Siskin Institute's largest fundraising event, this premier gala included a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, concert performance by a first-class entertainer and after-party with live band and dancing.

Not your typical symphony gala, this evening featured wine, food and music along the banks of the Tennessee River, while helping raise money for the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.

Leading up to the annual Cotton Ball event hosted by the Chattanooga Cotton Ball Association, fathers and daughters worked together at Erlanger Children's Hospital Kennedy Outpatient Center to put together craft kits and toiletry bags for the patients.

Helping to support its "Building a Bright Future" campaign, The Bright School hosted a fun and casual benefit which featured good food and live music from parent and alumni Daniel Sawrie's bluegrass band, Hanpicked.

Committed to raising awareness and reducing stigma for Southeast Tennesseans dealing with mental health issues, the Chattanooga Mental Health Awareness Committee hosted its second annual benefit featuring an afternoon of blues, bluegrass and barbecue.

The Red Shoe Society sailed into summer by hosting its third annual riverboat cruise. All proceeds benefited the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House.

This fun fashion show was presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Chattanooga Chapter, and helped raise money to send local students to college.

Nearly 200 ladies gathered for this tea luncheon, which featured themed tables and more than 40 items at the "Crafternoon Tea" silent auction. The event helped raise funds for Adult & Teen Challenge MidSouth, dedicated to drug and alcohol recovery programs.

Helping raise money for scholarships for children and families in need, Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center hosted its annual event with fun food and drinks, a silent auction, games, music and more.

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank's signature event featured live music by Michel Jons Band, a silent auction and tasty food and beverages from local restaurants. Proceeds went to help feed the hungry.

Tennessee River Gorge Trust hosted its annual fundraiser at the picturesque Tennessee RiverPlace, featuring specialty cocktails, food, music and an art auction, all while celebrating the organization's conservation work.

This wine tasting, hosted at the Manker Patten Tennis Club and presented by The Cam Run, helped support Chattanooga's Cameron Bean Memorial Fund, which promotes and fosters the growth of amateur running in and around the Scenic City.

The only juried art exhibit for Tennessee Valley high school students, this 10th annual art show was hosted for the first time at Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Tickets sales helped raise money for youth prize scholarships in the arts and other educational endeavors.

Featuring guest speaker Laura Story, a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and blogger, this luncheon helped benefit On Point, a youth development organization.

This 9th annual brunch event was held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church and featured a delicious catered meal and a silent auction which helped raise funds for an art teacher, scholarships and improvements on the playground at the church's preschool.

Celebrating another successful year of providing care and finding happy homes for pets, Pet Placement Center hosted this event featuring a live and silent auction as well as food and drinks.

Celebrating 100 years of sisterhood, the Chi Omega sorority kicked off its weekend-long event with a welcome reception hosted at The Westin Chattanooga.