Chattanooga Community Development

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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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! 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, 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.