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Sports Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Banquet

Honoring Athletes From Around the Greater Chattanooga Area Photos by Michael Hampton The 58th annual Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Banquet honored the athletic accomplishments of citizens of the Greater Chattanooga Area.

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Heart Ball 2025

Benefiting the American Heart Association Photos by Michael Hampton The annual Heart Ball was held in February at The Chattanoogan Hotel. The black-tie event celebrated the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, as well as raised funds for the organization’s community health initiatives.  

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Celebrating the City: Pink! Gala 2025

Celebrating the City Photos by Michael Hampton On January 25, the CHI Memorial Foundation hosted its 20th annual Pink! Gala themed Under the Tuscan Sun at the Chattanooga Convention Center to benefit the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial.

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Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards 2025

Celebrating the City Photos by Michael Hampton On February 1 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga Business Elite presented its sixth annual Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards. Guests enjoyed dinner and great company while recognizing and celebrating minority businesses across Hamilton County.

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Celebrating the City: Dare to Dance 2024

Benefiting the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga On November 2, the Kidney Foundation hosted the 17th annual Dare to Dance featuring local celebrities paired with professional dancing instructors at the Chattanooga Convention Center. All proceeds from the evening went to support the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, a local organization dedicated to providing education and […]

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StarNight 2024

Celebrating the City Photos by Kristina Armstrong On August 24, Siskin Children’s Institute hosted their 61st annual StarNight at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and a performance by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw.

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UnBought and UnBossed Sneaker Gala 2024

Celebrating the City Photos by Michael Hampton Girls Inc. of Chattanooga hosted the 2024 UnBought and UnBossed Sneaker Gala on May 4. Guests enjoyed music, dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. Co-chaired by Adam and Monica Kinsey and Jacki and Corey Madding, awards were given to Alison Lebovitz, Lawanda Hayes, Dr. Sarah Lane, and Candy […]

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Chattanooga Ball 2024

Celebrating the City The 89th annual Chattanooga Ball was held on July 20 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Young women were presented to the Chattanooga Ball King and Queen at the debutante ball and dinner-dance. The Belles and Ladies of the Court raised $100,000 for Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, specifically the AngelEye.  Photos by Michael […]

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Celebrating the City: Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards 2024

Celebrating the City On February 17 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga Business Elite presented its fifth annual Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards. The event recognizes and celebrates minority businesses across Hamilton County. Photos by Michael Hampton

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Celebrating the City: Heart Ball 2024

Celebrating the City Chaired by Dr. Christopher and Tracie LeSar, the annual Heart Ball was held in February at The Chattanoogan Hotel. The black-tie event celebrated the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, as well as raised funds for the organization’s community health initiatives. Photos by Michael Hampton

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