Chattanooga Community Development

Chattanooga Community Development The Dept. Programs include: Lexia Literacy Programs, Head Start, Child Care, Foster Grandparent Program, and cultural facilities.
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of Community Development's top priority is providing a better quality of life for residents of Chattanooga by enhancing the minds through programming that builds character, offering crisis assistance and support services to families in need. What we do:

The Department of Community Development's top priority is providing a better quality of life for the citizens of Chattanooga, through education,

recreation, social services and character development. Who we are:

This department is divided into 4major divisions:

-Code Enforcement
-Community Centers
-Neighborhood Services
-Office of Family Empowerment
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Education: Enhancing the minds of youth through exceptional programs that embrace literacy, early childhood development and cultural influence through staff and partners. Leadership Academy: Creating tomorrow's leaders through character development, mentoring, core values, good decision making, developmental assets, and internship opportunities with continued community support. Career Development: Providing opportunity through job training, referrals, community service, vocational skills, education, and entrepreneurship, so that all citizens can achieve personal goals. Recreation: Providing diverse, recreation and leisure opportunities that build character development, through camps, tournaments, aquatics, and leagues for all ages and abilities in safe, well maintained environments. Social Services: Wrap around crisis assistance and support services to low income and vulnerable residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County through education programs, commodities, partners, and counseling.

What an amazing turnout for the annual SOS Fest. This year, we packed out Carver Community Center with vendors, games, l...
05/30/2026

What an amazing turnout for the annual SOS Fest. This year, we packed out Carver Community Center with vendors, games, local resources, and most of all fun fellowship with community leaders and residents!!

🦠 Community Health Update: Wastewater surveillance data for Spring 2026 is showing elevated levels of Norovirus and Rota...
05/29/2026

🦠 Community Health Update: Wastewater surveillance data for Spring 2026 is showing elevated levels of Norovirus and Rotavirus in Chattanooga.

These viruses can cause stomach illness symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping, low-grade fever, and body aches. While many adults experience mild symptoms, older adults, young children, and immunocompromised individuals may face more severe illness.

🧼 Protect yourself and your family by:
💧 Staying hydrated
👐 Washing hands thoroughly and often
🥣 Eating bland foods while recovering
🚫 Avoiding dairy, alcohol, caffeine, and high-fat foods during illness

⏳ Symptoms typically last 24–72 hours. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact your medical provider.

Together, we can help stop the spread and keep our community healthy. 💚

🌟 READY FOR KINDERGARTEN? 🌟The Chattanooga Office of Early Learning is hosting A Day in Kindergarten Fair! 📚✏️This fun, ...
05/28/2026

🌟 READY FOR KINDERGARTEN? 🌟

The Chattanooga Office of Early Learning is hosting A Day in Kindergarten Fair! 📚✏️
This fun, hands-on event gives rising kindergarteners and their families a chance to experience what a real kindergarten day feels like through interactive learning stations and engaging activities. Families will also discover simple ways to support kindergarten readiness at home!

📍 Orchard K**b Elementary School
2000 E 3rd St., Chattanooga, TN 37404

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✅ Free for all
✅ Open to the public
✅ Perfect for rising kindergarten students

Bring the whole family and get excited for the first big step in your child’s learning journey! 🎒🍎

🎉 Join us for a day of community, celebration, and fun at the 50th Annual Shepherd Community Picnic!Bring the family out...
05/28/2026

🎉 Join us for a day of community, celebration, and fun at the 50th Annual Shepherd Community Picnic!

Bring the family out to the Shepherd Community Center on Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a day filled with music, food, vendors, games, and great vibes for all ages. 🚗🎶🌭🎈
This year’s celebration will also honor Malcolm Walker Day, recognizing Mr. Walker’s more than 50 years of service and dedication to the Shepherd community. ❤️

📍 Shepherd Community Center
2124 Shepherd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421

🚘 Motorcar parade line-up begins at 10:30 a.m.
🚗 Parade departs at 11:00 a.m.

Special thanks to Coca-Cola Bottling Company Chattanooga, Parks & Outdoors, and Chattanooga Community Development for helping make this milestone celebration possible!

Don't let the rain discourage you! Warner Park Pool is NOW OPEN for the season! 👙🌞A special thanks to our very own Aqua...
05/27/2026

Don't let the rain discourage you! Warner Park Pool is NOW OPEN for the season! 👙🌞
A special thanks to our very own Aquatics Manager, Peggy Grall, who is beginning her 25th season at the city! We appreciate Peggy, our aquatics team, and all the staff who work hard to keep our pools safe, welcoming, and ready for the community each day!

Yarners Anonymous had a great day! Anita crocheted kitchen towel tops for Carol and Joyce during class. Interested in le...
05/26/2026

Yarners Anonymous had a great day! Anita crocheted kitchen towel tops for Carol and Joyce during class.
Interested in learning yarn arts or joining a group of like-minded yarners? Join us at the John A Patton Community Center, 3202 Kellys Ferry Rd, call 423.643.7002, or email [email protected]

Every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

No Smoke Sundays Are Back!! Join us for a weekly event that brings people together in a safe, fun, and uplifting environ...
05/26/2026

No Smoke Sundays Are Back!!

Join us for a weekly event that brings people together in a safe, fun, and uplifting environment for all ages. From bounce houses and water slides to basketball, free food, and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Every Sunday starting June 7
📍 Community Haven | 815 North Hickory St. Chattanooga, TN 37404

Come out, build relationships, support a safer community, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
✨ A safe space. Real fun. Stronger together.

Today, we honor and mourn military personnel who have diedwhile serving our country. We appreciate all your sacrifices. ...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and mourn military personnel who have died
while serving our country. We appreciate all your sacrifices.

*All offices and centers under the Dept. of Community Development are closed today and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th

City of Chattanooga & Yoga Landing Community Yoga Classes🧘‍♀️Discover a welcoming space to move, breathe, and connect! ...
05/22/2026

City of Chattanooga & Yoga Landing Community Yoga Classes🧘‍♀️

Discover a welcoming space to move, breathe, and connect! Our yoga classes are designed for everybody—all ages, experience levels, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged to join. This is a free class, just bring a mat and a friend! Walk-ins welcomed!

Offered at 2 community center locations:
North Chattanooga Community Center
Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm
June 4-July16th

Frances B. Wyatt Community Center
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
June 1-July 13th

Due to the HCDE summer school holiday break, the community centers will have adjusted hours starting Friday, May 22, 202...
05/22/2026

Due to the HCDE summer school holiday break, the community centers will have adjusted hours starting Friday, May 22, 2026. This schedule will be effective through Saturday, May 30, 2026.

During this time, the centers will open at 10 am and close at 6:30 pm, except for South Chattanooga, Glenwood, and Chris L. Ramsey, which will open at 9 am and close at 6:30 pm.

All centers will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Address

6098 Debra Road
Chattanooga, TN
37411

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14236437300

Website

https://cha.city/cdguide

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