Department of Community Development

City of Chattanooga's Department of Community Development

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Seniors are packing out Glenwood Community Center for chair pilates! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 12pm for a transformational workout!

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🏀 Sports Physicals for 2026–2027 are coming up!

📅 April 18 (Ringgold)
📅 May 16 (Chattanooga)
⏰ 8:00–11:30 AM (Arrive by 11:00)
💲 FREE for grades 9–12 (Erlanger affiliated schools)
💲 $15 for grades 6–8
✔ No appointment needed

Don’t wait until the last minute!

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Join the Orange Grove Center Job Fair in Chattanooga!
📅 April 14
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Hixson Community Center
Open roles:
• Direct Support Professional
• House / Assistant House Manager
• Nurses & more
Great benefits + career opportunities!

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🎨 Don’t miss Places in Time – an art exhibit by Chattanooga artist Brian Marsh at the North River Civic Center!
📅 January–March 2026
🕘 Mon–Fri 9–5 | Sat 12–4
🎉 Artist Reception: Feb 15, 1–8 PM (Talk at 1:30)
FREE & open to the public!

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The East Lake Community Center is home to our city's first Resource Hub. This is a welcoming space that will activate health and wellness resources, education and workforce development opportunities, community services, and more.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is excited to offer free tax preparation services through our trained volunteers! If your income was under $70,000 last year, don’t miss out—click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up today.

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📚 Your library is now closer to home!

Chattanooga Public Library Smart Lockers are available at Eastdale, John A. Patten & Heritage House Community Centers.

Place a hold ➡️ pick up ➡️ return & repeat.
Learn more: https://t.co/vtDY0SAom8

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Grief can be heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. 💙
Join Grief With Grace, a supportive space for healing, connection, and community.
📅 Starts Sat, Jan 10
🗓️ Every 2nd Saturday
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Washington Hills Community Center

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We wish everyone a Happy New Year from the Community Development family!
May 2026 bring you joy, peace, and prosperity!
All centers and city offices will be closed today.

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Merry Christmas from the Community Development Family!
All centers and city offices will be closed today and tomorrow, December 26th.

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Help us honor Ms. Evelyn Snorton’s 33 years of service! 💛

📅 Dec. 18th
11 AM – Retirement Ceremony
1–5 PM – Open-House Reception
📍 North Chattanooga Community Center
All are welcome to attend! 🎉

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Just a reminder that our community centers will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, Friday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 29th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chattanooga!

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In observance of Veterans Day, all Chattanooga Community Centers and city offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Today and every day, we honor and appreciate the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

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💻 Seniors!! Learn new computer skills at Glenwood Community Center!
📅 Tuesdays only | Beginners 10:30am–12:30pm | Intermediate 1–3pm
Held Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb & Mar.
Sign up with Ms. Angela or call 423-643-7001

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Parents — join us for our Parent Open House! 🏫
📍 South Chattanooga Community Center
🗓️ Thurs, Nov 13 | ⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
Meet our mentors & staff, learn about our Afterschool Program, and enjoy free food! 🍴

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Hey A-Team!!
Avondale Community Center staff wore purple this week in support of Domestic Violence Month!!

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🩺 Come out to the Community Health & Resource Fair!
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | 🕐 1–3 PM
📍 North Chattanooga Community Center
Free health screenings, vendors, food trucks & community fun — all open to the public!
#Chattanooga #HealthFair #CommunityEvent

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Join us in celebrating Jimmy C. Long’s retirement after 45+ years at John A. Patten Community Center! 🎉

📅 Oct. 30 | 🕚 11 AM Ceremony | 🕐 1–5 PM Reception
📍 3202 Kellys Ferry Rd, Chattanooga
Honoring a lifetime of service to the Lookout Valley community. 💙
#ThankYouJimLong

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The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development has released the Fall/Winter Community Resource Guide! 🍂❄️

Explore free programs, services & events from several City divisions — all in one place.
👉 Visit https://t.co/PmORiP1lpt or text “GUIDE” to [phone]

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🎃 Get ready for #TrunkOrTreat!
🗓️ Sat, Oct 18 | 🕒 3–6PM
📍 Avondale Community Center, 1305 Dodson Ave
FREE candy 🍬, games 🎯 & fun for all ages! Costumes encouraged 👻🦇
#Chattanooga #CommunityDevelopment