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Heart Ball   The 33rd annual Heart Ball was held February 8th 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     Terri, Sara, Ann Elizabeth, and Craig Holley – Heart Ball […]

Pink! Gala   On January 25th, the CHI Memorial Foundation hosted its 15th annual Pink! Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center to benefit the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial Hospital. Photos by Michael Hampton     Pink! 2020 Co-Chairs Rick & Pam McKenney   Tony Smith & Cam Busch   Ouida Bianco, Mark […]

Pink! Gala Pre-Party On January 23rd at the Hunter Museum of American Art, the CHI Memorial Foundation hosted the Pink! Gala Pre-Party supporting the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center. Photos by Michael Hampton   Esther Forbes, Jeannie McGee, Kimmie Butcher, and Laurie Gregerson   Dr. Marijka Grey, Jim Presnell, and Janelle & Pat Reilly   Kelly […]

All in for ALS   All in for ALS hosted its 3rd annual event benefiting The ALS Association Tennessee Chapter on January 17th at Stratton Hall. Guests enjoyed a night of casino games and a silent auction.   Photos by Michael Hampton   Rod Cavalieri, Sherri Feltner, Craig & Kelly Carter, and Cameron Carter   […]

Ignite Red   On January 31st, the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga teamed up with the local chapter of the American Heart Association to put on Ignite Red and kick off Heart Month – the AHA’s effort to raise awareness of women’s number one health threat: heart disease. Ignite Red is part of the Go Red […]

Denim and Diamonds   The 14th annual Denim and Diamonds gala was held on November 16th to benefit the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga’s educational and community health programs.   Photos by Holt Webb   Gene Lovin, Lynn & Chip Chapman, and Brenda Lovin   Dr. Justin Calvert, Dr. Melanie Blake, and Sean Leon   Tracy […]

The Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards   On February 9th at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga Business Elite presented The Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards. The event was hosted by Nate Royal and Donna Elle with music by The MillionDollaMan.   Photos by Emily Long   Natasha Berry   Chariah Gordon and NaToshia Jackson   […]

Your Little Black Dress by HealthScope® magazine   This September, 700 women experienced Chattanooga’s Girls’ Night Out at the second annual Your Little Black Dress by HealthScope® magazine. Your Little Black Dress by HealthScope® magazine is an evening where ladies can enjoy a night out with their friends while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from […]

The 11th Annual Celebration of Life & Hope   In September, the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer hosted the 11th annual Celebration of Life & Hope at Stratton Hall. All funds from the evening went to support Austin Hatcher’s mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life […]

12th Annual Dare to Dance   In October, the Kidney Foundation hosted the 12th 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 the Greater Chattanooga Area, which is a local organization dedicated to providing […]