FCA Annual Day Of Champions To Be Held May 16 Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Chattanooga FCA to Host Annual Day of Champions Sunday, May 16 The Greater Chattanooga Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its annual Day of Champions event Sunday, May 16 at 3 PM at Ridgedale Baptist Church. At this event, the ministry will announce several award winners, most notably the 2021 FCA Christian Athlete of the Year.
Since 1965, the local FCA chapter has chosen a senior athlete nominated by their local school’s FCA sponsor for this award based on their character, leadership, and involvement with FCA. The winner will receive a college scholarship from the Gerald Sinkfield Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mr. Sinkfield was a prominent high school and college athlete who loved the FCA ministry and served on the Chattanooga FCA board for many years.
Jeff Eversole Announces His Application For Open District 9 County Commission Seat Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Jeff Eversole
With the announced resignation of Hamilton County Commissioner Chester Bankston at the end of the month, local business executive Jeff Eversole has placed his name into contention to be appointed to the vacated seat.
Mr. Eversole is known for his work in the private sector as the Southeast Tennessee market manager for Walmart Inc. In his current role, he overseas local grants and giving into the community, asset protection, compliance, and daily operations of the corporate conglomerates’ business in Tennessee.
He said, “The decision to submit my name was no light task. For over two decades Hamilton County has been the place I have called home. I have served my community and it has blessed me beyond measure, and it is an honor to be considered to continue serving Hamilton County as commissioner. Coming from the private sector, I feel, gives a unique p
Roy Exum: The Best Response In The United States In Just Six Days! Thursday, January 7, 2021 - by Roy Exum
Roy Exum
It has been less than one week since Hamilton County gave the first dose of the COVID vaccine and it has been less than one week since Hamilton County was given the greatest jolt of reality that any of us anywhere in the United States could ever imagine. Nobody was ready for the magnitude of what was going to happen and the very first thing you need to know is that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has just ranked Tennessee as No. 3 in the country on the list of states vaccinating the fastest.
City Council Approves $800,000 Of COVID Funds For Needy Agencies Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - by Joseph Dycus The Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance that will appropriate $800,000 to several organizations.
Getting the funding will be the Tivoli Theatre $225,000, the Forgotten Child Fund $75,000, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center $40,000, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga for eviction relief $60,000, COVID contingency fund $100,000 and the Small Business Relief Fund $300,000.
It had been proposed by the administration that $160,000 go to United Way, but that money went instead to the eviction relief and the COVID contingency.
Earlier that afternoon, the Council decided the money granted by this ordinance was needed as quickly as possible. However, city attorney Phil Noblett said an ordinance cannot be passed on two readings on the same day.
Tivoli Theatre Foundation Has Holiday Pop-Up Shop, Toy And Food Drive Monday Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation is hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Shop and Drive-By Toy & Food Drive on Monday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. outside the venue under the Tivoli Marquee.
Those interested in helping others may contribute an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. With the charitable donation, participants will receive 10 percent off a Tivoli Theatre Ornament or Limited Edition Poster, both benefiting the Tivoli Theatre Foundation Recovery Fund.
There will be holiday music, door prizes, and raffles for gift cards good for future show tickets and gift shop purchases.