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help but feel exceptionally proud of our city; and in this issue you can see why.
In an article called “Leaders of the Renaissance,” we tell the story of Chattanooga’s
Renaissance from the perspective of leaders that were instrumental in making it happen. What is now known as “The
Chattanooga Way,” the organization of the private and public sectors to meet an aspiring vision, makes us feel proud to
be a part of our wonderful community.
One of our greatest accomplishments has been the enhancement and protection of our natural resources. A focus of our
citizens for 40 years, our greenways, hiking trails and beautiful waterways are now hallmarks of our area. With the pres-
ervation of our lakes, rivers and streams, the Chattanooga area is now recognized as one of the best locations for sport
fishing and is beautifully featured in the article “Anglers Paradise.”
Not to be overlooked as part of our success are the educational opportunities offered. In this issue we provide profiles
of presidents and chancellors who are leading some of our most prestigious local four-year colleges and universities as
well as the Dominican Sisters at Notre Dame. Additionally, we offer a summary of independent schools and feature the
area’s top nine lady high school golfers who are following in the footsteps of legendary Chattanooga women golfers.
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flourishing redbuds and of course, wedding planning! In this issue we feature a beautiful array of bridal fashions, bridal jewelry and wedding venues.
I hope that you will find this issue to be uplifting and inspiring and that
it will fill you with a wonderful sense of pride for our beautiful city and
the “Chattanooga Way.”
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Leaders of the Renaissance
and the “Chattanooga Way”
Driving to the Top
The Next Generation of Great Women Golfers
Angler’s Paradise
Chattanooga – Sport Fishing "On Fire"
Notre Dame’s Dominican Sisters
A Special Homecoming
Premier Living
Exotic Sophistication
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The Boyingtons’ Riverfront Home
Rich in History
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Nearly everyone in the South
knows that Truett Cathy has
been successful at selling the
chicken sandwich. What everyone doesn’t know – and
what defines this man as not
just successful, but also legendary – is what he does behind the scenes with those
“chicken” dollars.
M
aybe it has something to do with
the way his mama raised him on her
strong values. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he learned
how to be a hard-working businessman
during the Great Depression. No matter
how you slice it, Truett Cathy believes that
“we must motivate ourselves to do our
very best, and by our example lead others
to do their best as well.” And so, leading
the charge at 66 years old – an age most
people would want to be slowing down and
settling in – Truett Cathy endeavored to
open a foster home for children whose parents could not take care of them. A quote
from his book, “Eat Mor Chikin, Inspire Mor
People,” gives an even further glimpse into
his heart behind the program: “Nearly every
moment of every day we have the opportunity to give something to someone else
- our time, our love, our resources. I have
always found more joy in giving when I did
not expect anything in return.”
Today, WinShape Homes has grown to
include nine homes in Georgia, one home
in Alabama and also two
homes in Cleveland,
Tennessee, providing
care for over 90 children in need of loving
and stable circumstances. Each home
has two full-time,
married house parents
who Truett carefully
sought out to guide
children along a path
for success through
stability, nurturing,
love, spirituality, and
the many opportunities available to them
in a WinShape Home.
All of the children come
from homes where the
caregivers – parents,
grandparents, aunts and uncles and other
home 20 years ago. “I had been in a home
guardians - are unable to care for them
that wanted to adopt me, but I did not want
through the age of 18. Siblings groups – no
all that adoption brought with it: severmatter the size – are kept together in the
ing family relationships, changing my last
same home and, in most cases, are enname, etc. With WinShape Homes, I was
couraged to maintain regular contact with
able to have the security and permanency
their biological family throughout their time
of adoption without having to end relationat WinShape. Many of the children are able
ships with my biological family. As part of
to graduate from high school, purchase a
WinShape Homes, I played sports, went to
car, go to college,
“Nearly every moment of every day we have the movies, partechnical school,
the opportunity to give something to someone ticipated in church
or the military, and
events and went on
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even get married
fun trips. WinShape
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port of Truett and
me with a family
their WinShape family. All of the house parthat was active in developing all areas of
ents, including Doug and Julie Bowling who
life.”
have been parents since 1989, see their
role as lifelong parents for the children who
Through the WinShape Homes, Truett is
come into their home. Says Doug, “We are
able to provide for the physical, emotional
permanent as long as these kids need us.”
and spiritual growth of children who are in
Julie adds, “If there are challenges, we are
need of a loving home and also instill the
ready. This is their home.”
very important values that have compelled
him to success. “How do you know if a
Richard Yadkowski, now a house parent in
child needs encouragement?” asks Truett.
a WinShape Home with his wife Stepha“If he or she is breathing.”
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significant head injury in 2010 while serv-
ing in Afghanistan. Also speaking will be
his father, retired Brigadier General Bob
Woods, founder of the Wounded Warrior
The River Gallery, located in the Bluff
View Art District, will host the following
exhibits: February 1–28: “Sustaining Views”
featuring glass artist Nancy Nicholson and
painter Matt Welch; March 1–31: “Journey”
featuring painters Judy Klick and David
Swanagin; April 1–30: “Form” featuring
photographer Kim Kauffman and glass
sculptor Jan Kransberger.
Project, and his mother Nadine Woods.
AVA 4 Bridges
Arts Festival
the Chattanooga Convention Center. The
AVA’s 4 Bridges Arts Festival will be celebrating its 11th year on April 16 and 17 at the
First Tennessee Pavilion. An annual event
that attracts regional and national artists, exhibits include painting, glasswork, jewelry,
textiles, furniture, sculpture and more. Live
music and a new focus on artisan foods will
add to the festival’s atmosphere. Hours are
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults
18 and over and free for children under 18.
For more information, contact Jerry Dale
McFadden at (423) 265-4282 ext. 106.
Charities
For more information call (423) 634-1572.
Siskin Style Works:
Fashion with
Compassion
Siskin Children’s Institute’s 35th annual
StyleWorks: Fashion with Compassion
will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at
visit www.anighttoremember.org.
and a runway fashion show. ArtWorks, an
exclusive preview party for StyleWorks, will
be held March 29, featuring shopping and
Junior League
Tour du Jour
children with disabilities served by Siskin
The Junior League of Chattanooga will host
visit www.siskin.org or call (423) 648-1707.
April 9, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Guests
Craniofacial Foundation
Palate 2 Palette
premier kitchens in Chattanooga. Tickets
a silent art auction. Proceeds will benefit
Children’s Institute. For ticket information,
The Craniofacial Foundation of America
will sponsor their third annual Palate 2
Palette two-day event on April 1 and 2.
Palate 2 Palette combines art, fine cuisine
side. Friday night, April 1 from 7–9 p.m.,
kicks off festivities with the Youth Gallery
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On April 8, American Grammy Awardnominated R&B legend Charlie Wilson
will headline the 24th Annual A Night to
Remember fundraising gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Proceeds support scholarships, cultural enrichment and
intervention programs for the city’s youth.
For more information, call (423) 266-8658 or
view some of Chattanooga’s finest retailers,
throughout Chattanooga’s historic South-
The Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association will present The Changing Face of
Brain Injury on Thursday, March 31, from
6–8 p.m. at The Mill. The speaker will be
First Lieutenant U.S. Army Bobby Woods,
Purple Heart recipient, who suffered a
A Night to Remember
event will include lunch, a marketplace to
and unique floral designs in galleries
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Exhibit, featuring art from Chattanooga
area high school students. Saturday, April
2 from 5–8 p.m., the event will feature
fine art, culinary art, floral art and the
performing arts. Nine of the Southside galleries and business locations will be paired
with an artist, a chef/restaurant, floral
designer and wine sponsor. For ticket in-
formation, visit www.p2pchattanooga.com.
the sixth annual Tour du Jour on Saturday,
will enjoy a self-guided tour of the latest
are available at a two-for-$20 price in advance and $15 per person on the day of the
event. A pre-party will be held April 2 at 7
p.m. at Warehouse Row. Funds raised by the
Tour du Jour support the Junior League of
Chattanooga. For more information or to
purchase tickets, call the Junior League
of Chattanooga at (423) 267-5053 or visit
www.jlchatt.org.
MS Walk
Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the MS Walk will be held at
10:30 a.m. on April 16 at the Tennessee
Riverpark. Proceeds from the event go to
support the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. For more information on the walk,
contact Carrie Tessier at (800) 269-9055 or
carrie.tessier@msmidsouth.org.
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Manker Patten
“Fitness Festival”
Manker Patten Tennis Club, awarded the
United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility of the Year, will be hosting
a "Fitness Festival" on Sunday, April 17,
from 2–4 p.m. This event is an opportunity
to be introduced to tennis (the sport for a
lifetime), personal training, and yoga. A
tour of the facilities will also be available.
Professionals will be on-hand to give general
information, and participation in each activity is encouraged. The cost of the event is $5.
For more information, call (423) 266-6767 or
email mankerpattentennisclub@gmail.com.
shamrock City
Selected as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast
Tourism Society, Rock City’s 4th Irish celebration and festival featuring music, food
and other entertainment is set for March 12
and 13. Enjoy Irish food, specialty beer from
Big River and Rock City’s famous fudge
with a “green” twist. Come do an Irish jig,
indulge in face paintings, decorate cookies,
and meet costumed characters. For more
information, visit www.seerockcity.com/
shamrockcity or call (800) 854-0675.
springtime at the
Tennessee Aquarium
From March 12 through April 17, meet
penguin experts, feed feisty otters, make
enrichment toys for playful parrots or
discover what it takes to wrangle reptiles
at Keeper Kids. These free programs are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Also from March 12 to April 17, the Williams Island Family Adventure Cruise will
take passengers on 90-minute adventures
to “the Gateway to the Gorge.” Cruises
depart daily from the Chattanooga Pier.
Easter weekend, April 22 through April 24,
Animal Encounter specialists will introduce
children to the American sable rabbit daily
at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Chattanooga
Symphony and Opera
at the Tivoli Theater
Pictures at an Exhibition
Masterwork Series, March 24 and 25
Bob’s Favorite Things
Pops Series
April 2
Mahler Symphony No. 2
Masterwork Series
April 7 and 8
When They Were Young:
Classical Prodigies
Chamber Series, April 17
For more information, showtimes, or to purchase
tickets, visit www.chattanoogasymphony.org or
call (423) 267-8583.
Events at the Tivoli
and Memorial
Paul Belcher Gospel Concert
at Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m.
A Chorus Line at
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Gordon Lightfoot
in Concert at the Tivoli
Wednesday, March 16 at 8 p.m.
Barney Live!
Barney’s Birthday Bash
at Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, March 29 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
An Evening with David
Sedaris at the Tivoli
Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m.
For more information, show times or to purchase
tickets at the Tivoli or Memorial Auditorium,
visit www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com or call
(423) 642-TIXS.
Chattanooga
Theatre Centre Shows
The Diary of Anne Frank
February 18–March 6 on the Main Stage
A Year with Frog and Toad
February 25–March 1
on the Children’s Stage
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
April 1–17 on the Main Stage
Dividing The Estate
April 15–30 on the Circle Stage
For more information, show times, or to purchase
tickets visit www.theatrecentre.com or call
(423) 267-8534.
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May: 1-7, 14-18, 25-29
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Ask Hamilton
Chattanooga
Area Trivia
and Tales
Hamilton Bush is in the house once
more, offering up historical tidbits for your
reading pleasure and inviting your questions
and comments in return.
Dear Hamilton Bush,
Not long ago, I was casually looking
through an old book and ran across a
photo of the long gone Point Hotel. Since
I haven’t been able to find much information on the place, I was hoping that you
might be able to tell me something about
it. The photo appears to show a rather
tall structure with porches that seem
to hang over the edge of the mountain
itself. The view must have been magnificent!
Sincerely,
A Point To Ponder
Dear Point,
You know, sometimes Old Hamilton
longs to have lived in a bygone era – well,
maybe not permanently but at least long
enough to meet some of the people who
have made our city what it is today, sample
the local cuisine, and find an unforgettable
locale to spend the night. Such a place was
the Point Hotel, and yours truly would certainly have enjoyed a visit circa 1900. As a
matter of fact, President Theodore Roosevelt
is said to have visited the Point Hotel, taking in some of the tourist attractions atop
Lookout Mountain in 1902.
The Point Hotel itself was conceived by
a group of investors in the mid-1880s and
constructed by the McDaniel and Mighton
Company of Chattanooga. The hotel was a
stately 110 feet by 130 feet and was completed in May of 1888, three years after a
bitter series of lawsuits had begun to wane
concerning turnpike tolls, access to the
historic sights around the point of Lookout
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The Point Hotel served as terminus for the narrow gauge railroad and the Incline No. 1. (Photo ca. 1895)
Mountain, incline construction and railroad
rights of way.
Actually, while the hotel was under
construction, a transportation line that came
to be known as Incline No. 1 was also being
built. Incline No. 1 was organized in 1885
and ceased operations in 1899. Incline No 2.
which survives today is known simply as The
Incline and runs from St. Elmo to the point
area at an astounding 72 percent grade. The
old Incline No. 1 had a modest 33 percent
grade but was quite an engineering feat in
its own right. Another transportation project,
which bore the catchy moniker of the narrow gauge railroad, was built with a stop on
the west side of the hotel while the Incline
No. 1 terminus was on the east side. The
narrow gauge railroad carried passengers
around Sunset Rock and on to the competing
Lookout Inn.
But I digress! Back to the Point, Hotel
that is. Our subject was constructed just
below the actual point of Lookout Mountain
and the idea was to provide guests with
panoramic vistas that were just as stunning as those from the very summit of the
promontory. Well, the hotel was constructed
with four levels of wraparound porches or
balconies, which offered some of the most
breathtaking views on Earth! That’s no lie.
Even today, Old Hamilton will put the scenic
wonder of a distant view from Lookout
Mountain up against any natural sight in the
world.
The Point Hotel officially opened for
business on May 28, 1888. It offered numerous amenities such as a billiard room, bath
houses and barber shop on the lowest level
and a spacious lobby and dining room on
the first floor where Incline No. 1 and the
narrow gauge railroad stops were situated.
A stately seating area was located there to
pass the hours in genteel conversation.
A Mr. E.E. Post, possibly a relative of
Emily Post, served as keeper of the hotel,
which boasted 28 guest rooms on the second
floor and 30 on the highest level. The hotel
was advertised as a “Palace set upon a Hill …
the new and elegant pleasure and health resort – 35 minutes from the Union Passenger
Depot [in downtown Chattanooga].” Chiefly
due to fierce competition from other inns,
the Point Hotel was never really a commercial
success. Sadly, it was razed in 1913.
Photo COURTESY OF THE CHATTANOOGA-HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL LIBRARY
Greetings
Chattanoogans!
Dear Hamilton Bush,
Some months ago, I entertained
family from out of town. It was their
first visit to Chattanooga, and they were
eager to take in the sights. We did all
the things that make a visit to our city
something special. One of the most interesting attractions was Ruby Falls. Can
you tell me anything about the discovery
of the cave and its magnificent natural
waterfall? I’ll clip your answer and send
it to my relatives. By the way, they want
to come back this summer!
Regards,
Ruby and Company
Dear Company,
Indeed one of Old Hamilton’s favorite
places to show off to out-of-towners is Ruby
Falls. Its incredible limestone rock formations,
carved by centuries of slow erosion into such
designs as a fish, tobacco leaves, a donkey, a
dragon’s foot, and the ubiquitous stalactites
and stalagmites, are fetching, but the natural
masterpiece is the waterfall that cascades
from above and is viewed by visitors from a
pathway, constructed in 1954, around the
foot of the falls.
Leo Lambert, a local cave enthusiast, named the new
found cave in honor of his wife, Ruby.
Although the
natural formations
have been around for
more than 100 million years, they are still
a work in progress,
with water eating away
at the limestone and
slowly but surely creating more and more
natural artwork deep
inside the labyrinth
of caves on Lookout
Mountain. However,
little or none of the
spectacular beauty of
Ruby Falls would have
been glimpsed by men
and women if it had
not been for the enRuby Falls is the nation’s largest and deepest waterfall open to the public.
trepreneurial and spelunking spirit of a man named Leo Lambert.
took a look-see. They had not found Lookout
The world famous attraction also owes
Mountain Cave. Instead, they had located
something to its neighbor, Lookout Mountain
a previously unseen cavern with no natural
Cave, and to the necessities of progress creentrance. Trekking deeper, they eventually
ated by the Southern Railroad.
located the falls.
The Lookout Mountain Cave had long
On his second trip into the newly discovbeen a favorite of local explorers, and its
ered cave, Lambert took his wife, Ruby, and
history included visits by Native Americans,
named the natural wonder after her. Now,
soldiers of the American Revolution and
Mr. Lambert knew a good thing when he
the Civil War, and even President Andrew
saw it, and he decided to open both Lookout
Jackson, who carved his name into the rock
Mountain Cave and Ruby Falls to the public.
wall – there was apparently no fine for graffiti back then. By 1905, however, the railroad
needed to construct a tunnel through part
of the mountain, and the natural entrance
to the well-known cave was sealed.
Enter Mr. Lambert. In 1923, he figured
he just might be able to locate another
entrance to Lookout Mountain Cave, or at
least fashion a man-made one. Backed by
some ambitious investors, he decided to drill
an elevator shaft through the mountain and
into the cave. Five years later, a worker who
was jackhammering the shaft felt a rush of
air when he punctured a hole completely
through the rock. Soon enough, an entrance
was fashioned. Lambert and a few others
Tours of Ruby Falls began in 1930, and five
years later Lookout Mountain Cave, which
had proven less popular than its neighbor,
was closed to visitors. During the period, an
impressive entrance, conjuring up a 15th century Irish castle and named “Cavern Castle,”
was built at the site along the side of Lookout
Mountain.
For years, Ruby Falls has been oper-
ated by the Steiner family of Chattanooga.
Although the attraction observed its 82nd
anniversary in 2010, these decades are but
a blink, or more appropriately a drip, in its
ancient history.
CityScopeMag.com 19
L e a d e r s of the
and the “Chattanooga Way”
by M i k e H a s k ew
M
ore t han t hree decades
ago, a renewed and vibrant
Chattanooga began to emerge
from a declining population, declining
economic base and poor ecological foot-
print. Today, the city has been named as
one of the best mid-sized cities in America
to live; one of America’s top family weekend getaways; one of America’s top vacation destinations; one of the ten best
towns for outdoor adventures; one of the
top southern retirement towns, and just
recently, the American metro with the
greatest economic growth potential. With
a riverfront Mecca, energized downtown,
resurgent Southside and growing manufacturing sector, the city of Chattanooga
is recognized internationally for the manner in which a community came together
to rebuild its city.
What is often described as the
“Chattanooga Way” is credited for the
city’s achievement. Its origins rest in public and private sectors working together to
envision what the city could be and then
marshaling the resources necessary to
boldly execute ambitious, multi-faceted
plans. The leaders of Chattanooga’s re-
naissance and the “Chattanooga Way”
are far reaching and cannot be adequately
acknowledged in just one article. Below,
however, are some of Chattanooga’s most
recognized renaissance leaders, and
their stories involving Chattanooga’s acclaimed journey.
20 CityScopeMag.com
Rick Montague
When Rick Montague was executive
director of the Lyndhurst Foundation in
the early 1980s, he could look out his office window and see the contribution
of Burkett Miller’s Tonya Foundation.
Miller Park was a major success, and the
time was approaching to expand. The
late Jack Lupton – whose family has been
legendary for its generosity – had reconsidered the direction of the Lyndhurst
Foundation. Montague, along with colleague Jack Murrah and the foundation’s
trustees, sought to understand how other communities had achieved positive
change.
“When we started making grants,
we were very interested in a wide variety of ways in which communities had
changed,” remembers Montague, “some
from outside agents and some from inside. We had two purposes, to find new
and different things and to find more people to be involved in leadership, involvement, and in giving. We were reinventing
the Lyndhurst Foundation and working
to help reinvent the city.
"The public realm is made of those
Beautiful Chattanooga and its 21st Century Waterfront,
Tennessee Aquarium and vibrant downtown
places like streets, parks, playgrounds,
plazas, and a riverwalk where all people
are welcomed equally without the charge
of admission,” he says. “You take all comers from all income levels, neighborhoods
and backgrounds. Thinking in this way
continued on page 22
Photos courtesy of River City Company
Renaissance
In 1969,
Chattanooga
was identified
as the most
polluted city
in America
by the
Environmental
Protection
Agency.
CityScopeMag.com 21
Stroud Watson
In 1980 Stroud Watson took over the
Urban Design Studio at the University
of Tennessee at Knoxville and shortly
thereafter, through funding provided
by the Lyndhurst Foundation, began establishing a vision for the city and the
photos courtesy of river city company
was diametrically opposed to the ways
that most cities thought. And, as the foundation evolved, it became more confident
of the role it wanted to play in strengthening the public realm. I'm not sure what
ideology that is, but, as a community
agenda it seems to have been effective in
creating new visions of who and what we
might be as Chattanoogans."
Revitalization on a grand scale
was indeed uncharted territory for the
Lyndhurst Foundation and for the people
of Chattanooga. But through Lyndhurst,
in cooperation with local government,
came necessary funding that supported
the establishment of what is now known
as River City Company for downtown
development, a grant for the Riverbend
Festival, the creation of Chattanooga
Neighborhood Enterprise with its mission to provide affordable housing in
the city, and the establishment of the
Moccasin Bend Task Force, chaired by
Montague from 1981-85, which developed
the Tennessee Riverpark Master Plan.
With beautiful views of the Tennessee River, Riverset Apartments launched a trend toward a wide variety of
rental and owner-occupied housing in the downtown area.
processes for community-wide involvement. Working with architecture students
in urban planning, he was instrumental
in focusing the city on a riverfront plan
that extended from Chickamauga Dam to
the Marion County line.
Further, through a series of discussions and tutorials, Watson opened local
eyes to the concept of urban design and
the potential for such a complement to
Miller Park as the award winning public
space of Miller Plaza. Watson pointed out
that the downtown area was the living
room of the city and that the corner of
MLK Boulevard and Market Street was
the heart of the city.
“Miller Pla za, t he Waterhouse
Pavilion and so forth had very important
principles in them,” explains Watson, “establishing the center of the city, having a
beacon down MLK Boulevard to make
sure that part of the community knew
they were a part of it, a pavilion open to
everybody, an edge building with a stage
built into it, an arcade, quality of edge to
public space, quality of materials, propor-
tion, rhythm, color. That place was built
in 1988-89 and the generation of buildings
after that were brick in proper propor-
tion with those on the street edge. It was
a fabulous learning process.”
“I’ll tell you also what we didn’t
have,” he recalls, “the quasi-public agency
that gets the city built. What we needed
was a development corporation. I ex-
plained how it worked, and Jack Lupton
really got interested in that and put forth
funds to help form what is now River
City Company to guide development
and make opportunities available. One
of the first things it did was acquire the
land on the riverfront, which eventually
led to the fact that we could place the
aquarium where we wanted to place it
and also design the 15 blocks around it.
By that time all the pieces were there. A
bunch of people were interested in the
bigger idea that you can design a city.”
City Councilwoman Sally Robinson
City Councilwoman Sally Robinson
was instrumental in the work of the
Moccasin Bend Task Force and creation
CARTA’s environmentally friendly, Downtown Electric Shuttle transports passengers free of charge.
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of the Tennessee Riverpark Master
Photo BY Med Dement
river that had caused John Ross to locate
a small trading post in the area nearly 200
years earlier.
“The river was the place to start, and
that was recognized by the Moccasin
Bend Task Force, then Five Nights in
Chattanooga and the Riverbend Festival
came along,” Sudderth says, “but the
most important piece of downtown was
the input of the planning and design studio. That really got people energized. It
created a forum for discussion about how
downtown was unique and important,
the signature of the community.”
Stretching from the Chickamauga Dam to Ross’s Landing, across the Walnut Street Bridge and to
the North Shore, the 13-mile Riverwalk joins the Tennessee Riverpark system with
the Tennessee Aquarium, Renaissance Park, and Coolidge Park.
Plan, which led to the development of
cause a riot. We tried to appeal to every-
the Tennessee Aquarium, Tennessee
roll and thought different groups would
the Chattanooga riverfront including
Riverwalk, Ross’s Landing and the
body with country, blues and rock and
come to hear their favorite kind of music.
Riverbend Festival. Through the Moccasin
What we found out was that everybody
the “Chattanooga Way” began – a process
the people were young and old, black and
Bend Task Force, what is known today as
came to hear every kind of music, and
that involved the public/private partner-
white, and it was a great success.”
for the benefit of all citizens and visitors
Bill Sudderth
“It [the Tennessee Riverpark Master
City Company early in the development
million investment, and it grew to more
to begin redevelopment was downtown
ship at all levels to develop the Riverfront
alike.
Bill Sudderth took the reins at River
Plan] was envisioned as a 20-year, $750
corporation’s history. The logical place
of both,” she remarks. “Five Nights in
and along the river. After all, it was the
Sudderth stresses that the function
of River City Company was for all of the
city and not simply the downtown area.
The corporation was funded initially by
local foundations and banks, which together put up about $10 million.
“There were no strings attached to
the way the funds were spent,” Sudderth
reflects, "but the city had gotten away
from the river. It had gotten to where it
was considered an obstacle that needed
to be crossed rather than a resource to
bring people together. About 95 percent
of the time at River City then was spent on
the Riverwalk and the Aquarium and acquiring 10 or 11 parcels downtown, such
as the old Kirkman property. Before the
Riverwalk was officially opened, people
were using it. People may have forgotten
Photo BY Greg Forehand
Chattanooga and the Riverbend Festival
were a big part of bringing people
back downtown and bringing diverse
groups together to enjoy music and entertainment. To this day, the founders
of the Riverbend Festival refer to it as
"Chattanooga’s annual reunion" because
each year it has succeeded in bringing
people together to mix and mingle and
not be concerned about what area of the
city they are from.
“Five Nights in Chattanooga had
been held on an empty block in the city,”
she continues, “and we were cautioned
that bringing a bunch of people together
to listen to music and drink beer could
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Drawing over 650,000 patrons annually, Riverbend takes place on the 21st Century Waterfront,
boasting five stages with over 100 bands.
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how controversial it was to get this city
convinced that the Aquarium and down-
Chronology of Chattanooga’s Renaissance
do, but I’ll bet we have had over a hun-
1976Miller Park opens.
town redevelopment were the things to
dred delegations from other cities come
1977Rick Montague and colleague Jack Murrah begin to redirect focus of
Lyndhurst Foundation.
30 years.”
1981Hired by Lyndhurst Foundation as consultant, Gianni Longo develops
Chattanooga in Motion, which details how other cities had been revitalized.
to see what has happened here in the last
Former City Councilwoman
Mai Bell Hurley
Former City Councilwoman Mai Bell
Hurley chaired Chattanooga Venture,
which began in 1983 as an organization
to assist in implementing many of the
1982Led by Stroud Watson, Urban Design Studio publishes “Images of the City.”
Student exhibit proposes revitalization of Miller Park with Miller Plaza, more
downtown housing, and development of riverfront, including a Tennessee
aquarium. Moccasin Bend Task Force formed to study 22-mile corridor of
the Tennessee River. Over the course of four years, thousands of residents
participate in meetings that lead to the Tennessee Riverpark Master
Plan. First Riverbend Festival held at Ross’s Landing. Festival’s success
demonstrates city can be destination for community and tourists alike.
initiatives identified by earlier pioneer-
1983
With Gianni Longo providing guidance, Chattanooga leaders create
Chattanooga Venture, which leads to Vision 2000.
trip to Indianapolis that involved about 60
1984Urban Design Studio, Moccasin Bend Task Force, and Chattanooga
Venture all working to revitalize Chattanooga.
ing studies and assessments. She recalls a
Chattanoogans and credits the innovative
thinking of the Lyndhurst Foundation
leadership for being a real catalyst in the
city’s redevelopment.
“Jack Lupton had determined to
refashion his foundation, and Rick
Montague and Jack Murrah went to work
for him and set goals for the city,” Hurley
says. “They were among the first foundations to determine how they wanted to
invest their money. The history before
that had been people with projects asking them for support.”
The early Chattanooga Venture meet-
ings took place in Stroud Watson’s offices
on Vine Street, and from Venture came
Vision 2000, which brought individuals
together to discuss such specific topics
as “people, places, play, work” and others. According to Hurley, Chattanooga
Neighborhood Enterprise, the Riverwalk,
the restoration of the Tivoli Theatre, and
the Tennessee Aquarium were among the
ideas that developed through the Venture
visioning process and the subsequent
public meetings of Vision 2000.
“We didn’t say we could accomplish
everything that people wanted,” she says,
1985Trade Center and Holiday Inn are built.
1985/Vision 2000, community-wide planning process is implemented. It involves
1986 1,700 citizens in series of public forums. More than 200 projects including
a downtown aquarium and the preservation of the Walnut Street Bridge are
identified.
1986River City Company is created and along with it, Chattanooga
Neighborhood Enterprise is established. River City begins to oversee
development of Tennessee Riverpark Master Plan.
1988Miller Plaza is developed with support of Tonya and Lyndhurst Foundations.
1989First section of the Riverpark opens.
1992Tennessee Aquarium, Ross’s Landing Park and Plaza and 212 Market
Restaurant open. Bluff View Art District is created and CARTA's free electric
shuttle begins routes downtown.
1993Walnut Street Bridge reopens as world’s longest pedestrian bridge; ReVision
2000 community meetings held in local neighborhoods: 2,600 participants
provide 27 goals and 122 recommendations for the future; Chattanooga
Visitors Center opens in Ross’s Landing Plaza; Riverset Apartments open as
first multifamily housing built downtown in 20 years; Big River Grille opens
in former trolley barns.
1995Creative Discovery Museum and International Towing & Recovery Museum
and Hall of Fame open.
1996Marriott Residence Inn and IMAX® 3D Theater open.
1997Bijou Theatre opens.
1999Coolidge Park opens.
2000BellSouth Park built on land acquired by River City Company; Lookouts
baseball team moves to new downtown stadium.
2001Chattanooga Market opens.
2002$120 million 21st Century Waterfront Plan announced by Mayor Bob Corker.
2003Chattanooga Convention Center completes expansion.
2004Historic Read House Hotel completes $10 million renovation.
“but we said that after we put a commit-
200521st Century Waterfront Plan is completed, including expansions to the
Tennessee Aquarium and Hunter Museum, enhancements to the Creative
Discovery Museum, a new waterfront, pier and Renaissance Park.
connect with sources that could fund
2007Market Street Bridge re-opens following a two-year/$13 million renovation.
ment portfolio together we would try to
them. Some people said that aquariums are nice but nobody would come
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to Chattanooga to see one. Part of the
success was a real change in community
spirit. Chattanooga had lost confidence
in itself as an industrial city. Then, the
Tennessee Aquarium beat projections
substantially, and there were some other
outstanding accomplishments. I think
it is also truly remarkable that when
Volkswagen made their announcement
at the Hunter Museum that they were
coming to Chattanooga, they said they
chose our city for its quality of life. That
was the penultimate label of success.”
Senator Bob Corker
Several efforts were ongoing simul-
taneously as the urban design concept
was underway; Chattanooga Venture and
Vision 2000 were at work, and city and
First Tennessee Pavilion hosts the Chattanooga Market along with many local, regional and national events.
county governments had been involved
60,000-square-foot saltwater habitat at the
improves our quality of life. People of
Roberts, Pat Rose, Jon Kinsey, Claude
riverfront and pier, Renaissance Park and
terfront where they can spend time with
under Dalton Roberts, Mayors Gene
Ramsey and others. Another visionary
in local government at the time was now
U.S. Senator Bob Corker who served as
mayor of Chattanooga from 2001–2005.
During that time, he challenged the city
to complete the 21st Century Waterfront
Plan on an ambitious timetable. The $120
million project included the addition of a
Tennessee Aquarium, development of the
enhancements to the Hunter Museum
and Creative Discovery Museum.
“Shortly after I was elected mayor
in 2001, we initiated the 21st Century
Waterfront project as the centerpiece of
an effort to revitalize the city,” comments
Senator Corker. “The Tennessee River
is not only a rich part of our history; it
all backgrounds are attracted to our waloved ones and walk away feeling uplifted. The river created this city in the
first place, and the waterfront project was
about reestablishing that relationship.
“To kick off the effort,” Senator
Corker adds, “we held a meeting at the
Trade Center, and more than 300 people
showed up to make suggestions. Using
The Walnut Street Bridge, identified by Vision 2000 as a priority project, reopened in 1993 as the world’s longest
pedestrian bridge and is now a favorite attraction for visitors and locals alike.
onion skin paper on top
of drawings, we recorded
people’s ideas. An architect took those ideas and
created a design. In less
than 90 days, we raised
over $50 million in charitable giving from the private sector. Thirty-five
months later, the water-
front opened. I believe
our ability to move forward in such a timely
fashion may have helped
convince Volkswagen of
Chattanooga’s appeal as
much as the beauty of the
waterfront itself.
“All of the outdoor rec-
reation activities available
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community involvement that was spurred
by Chattanooga Venture was a very important step. The key ingredient, however, was the engagement of Jack Lupton
in rebuilding Chattanooga. Mr. Lupton’s
involvement provided confidence to
many people that things could actually
happen. His leadership and dynamic
personality encouraged others to get involved. While Jack is best remembered for
the Aquarium, I believe that his creating
River City Company and his guidance of
that organization for years was even more
important. River City was a key player in
the development of Riverset Apartments,
the trolley barns that brought us Big
The Tennessee Aquarium, drawing 3 million visitors annually, is credited with igniting the riverfront renaissance
and the revitalization of downtown Chattanooga.
here – the river, the mountains, the green-
from 1997–2001 and served two years as
ple and highly-educated, highly-skilled
Convention and Visitors Bureau in the
ways and blueways – attract young peoprofessionals who could live anywhere
in the world. The waterfront project also
typifies one of Chattanooga’s other great
characteristics. Unlike some communi-
ties that create 10-year plans that end up
collecting dust, we create a plan and take
action to make it a reality.”
the chairman of the Chattanooga Area
early 1990s. Currently, he serves as managing partner for the entity that owns
the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, an anchor
of Southside development.
Looking back at 30 years of redevel-
opment, he comments, “Certainly, the
River, and the visitors center that included TGI Friday’s. River City also placed
great emphasis on quality in all developments, and that has been very important
to the success of our downtown.”
Deputy Governor Claude Ramsey
The Tommie F. Brown Academy for
Classical Studies opened in downtown
Chattanooga in 2002 during the effort to
develop the area as a residential option.
Then County Mayor Claude Ramsey,
Photo Courtesy of the UTC Athletics Department
Former Mayor Jon Kinsey
“The hardest step in a renaissance is
the first one,” observes former Mayor Jon
Kinsey. “I believe that the initial development of the Trade Center and adjoining
352-room Holiday Inn that opened in 1985
was the beginning of our transformation.
This significant undertaking is often forgotten but was a major step and involved
cooperation between the city and county
and private sectors as well as grants from
the federal government. During this period I worked for Franklin Haney and was
a partner in the hotel and saw firsthand
how it came to be. The development was
very controversial and would not have
happened without the courage and lead-
ership of then County Executive Dalton
Roberts.”
Kinsey served as mayor of Chattanooga
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14,000 football fans watch home-team University of Tennessee Chattanooga play Greenville State at Finley Stadium.
now serving as Deputy Governor in the
administration of Tennessee Governor
Bill Haslam, remembers the initial discussions surrounding the construction of
the school and the bold initiative to make
it happen.
“It was the second downtown el-
ementary school, and people felt we
needed that to attract people who worked
down there to also live close by and to
tie teacher training to UTC,” he recalls.
“I said that a new school would cost $8.5
million and that we were committed to
build some schools in the suburbs. Ninety
days later, a proposal came to build that
school entirely with private money.”
Such is and has been the spirit of
cooperation between the public and pri-
vate sectors in Chattanooga. “No doubt,”
Ramsey agrees, “a lot of other cities have
come to see what we have done. There
has been a lot done with the Lyndhurst,
Community, and Benwood Foundations
contributing and the local governments
helping. The Riverwalk, cleanup of the
Southside and the construction of Finley
Stadium are good examples.”
K
nown as the “Chattanooga Way,”
a city envisioned a new future and
over the course of three decades brought
public and private sectors together to rebuild their community. The renaissance
story of Chattanooga is, in many ways,
a story of an inspiring vision, optimism
and community-wide cooperation at all
levels to pursue a common goal. The
leaders of Chattanooga’s renaissance are
extensive. The late Jack Lupton’s legacy
and his impact on Chattanooga’s rebirth
is a story all to its own. Others such as
Charles Arant, Jim Bowen, Ken Hays,
Ruth Holmberg, Jack Murrah, current
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and current Mayor Ron Littlefield are often rec-
ognized for their leadership. The legacy
of Chattanooga’s renaissance has become
a part of our culture today and will undoubtedly be carried forward in pursuit
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Driving
TOP
to
the
Chattanooga’s Next Generation
of Great Women Golfers
By b a r b a r a b o we n
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Above L to R:
Elena Baker,
Emily Javadi,
Jessica Cathey,
Avery George,
Alyssa Brown,
Maddi Everts,
Sarah Dolmovich,
Haley Davidson
and Haley Cothran.
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T
he Chattanooga area offers more
leading the Crimson Tide to the school’s
encourages me to play better, not just for
lenging golf courses from the scenic
In the footsteps of these impressive
In Ecuador, Elena did well in all
than two dozen beautiful and chal-
mountain tops to the lush valleys below.
With nearly year-round golfing weather,
there is ample opportunity to produce
outstanding sportsmen including some
notable women golfers.
One of Chattanooga’s most recog-
nized lady golfers, Betty Probasco was
first SEC Championship.
golf legends are the next generation of
great Chattanooga lady golfers. The following young women are excelling at the
sport. Their futures are bright, their backgrounds are diverse, and one day they
may be added to the ranks of outstanding
women golfers from the Scenic City.
the 1950 NCAA champion. Among several honors, she was a member of the 1956
Curtis Cup team and was captain in 1982.
In 1990, Betty became a charter member
of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame.
In the late 80’s, Chattanoogans
Nancy Lonas and Charlotte Grant were
members of the Ladies Professional Golf
Association (LPGA). Charlotte earned her
stripes at Girls Preparatory School with a
Named Tennessee’s greatest woman
golfer by Golf Digest in 1989, Judy Eller
Street earned multiple Hall of Fame memberships. Among many accomplishments,
she was the first ever to win the USGA
Junior Girls’ Championship twice.
More recently, Brooke Pancake pro-
duced the best freshman and sophomore
seasons in Alabama lady golf history,
Elena Baker
Before coming to Chattanooga, Elena
Baker played golf for her home country
of Ecuador. Two years ago Elena’s family
moved to Chattanooga.
Elena started playing golf when she
was ten after watching her dad and two
tournaments she participated in, but with
only seven golf courses in the country,
Elena found that her improvement was
slow. With more competition in the States,
Elena has flourished.
She says her parents inspire her, and
she loves how happy it makes them to see
her do well. In 2010, she was named Best
of Preps, and she finished fifth in her division individually at the state tournament.
At the 2010 City Prep Tournament, Elena
placed third individually, making her a
key player on Baylor’s winning tournament team.
A sophomore at Baylor, Elena is a
good distance driver, averaging 230 yards
off the tee.
brothers. Golf is not a school sport in
Ecuador, and competitive golfers representing their country do not practice together or even have the same coach. When
she helped Baylor win the state champi-
onship the last two years in a row, she
Elena
Baker
Photo by med dement
state championship in 1975.
Baylor School
myself, but for my team.”
was thrilled to be part of a winning team.
“Although golf is an individual sport,
I learned in the United States to play as
a member of a team,” Elena explains. “It
Elena is very proud to have played a
role in Baylor’s long-running record for
state championships in girl’s golf. “This is
a part of the history of Baylor,” Elena says.
“It has been the work of so many girls,
starting before I was born. I want to help
Elena Baker
them get #17 and #18 before I graduate.”
CityScopeMag.com 33
Alyssa
Brown
Alyssa Brown
the state by the Tennessee Junior Golf
high level of expectation in the commu-
top 12 players in the state in the TJGA
particularly in girls golf with sixteen
City Prep Tournament, Alyssa placed
brings the team together for a good fight
title in that tournament.
As captain of the 2010 girls golf team,
the energy,” Alyssa explains. “The best
top of her class while becoming part of
Association and placed fifth out of the
Photo by med dement
Alyssa Brown
Alyssa Brown tried out for the Baylor
golf team three years in a row and never
made the team. The summer before her
freshman year she met head golf coach
King Oehmig, and he inspired her to work
harder in spite of what others were saying.
“Someone told me I would never
make the varsity golf team,” Alyssa re-
Championship Tournament. At the 2010
straight championships. It’s a legacy that
fourth individually as her team took the
to the finish.”
“I love the competition, the nerves,
Alyssa’s future goals are to remain at the
feeling is the adrenaline rush on the
an NCAA championship golf team.
you walk up like you own the place. I al-
Emily Javadi
watching.”
when she was big enough to hold a plas-
first tee when they call your name and
ways play better when there are people
“I am proud to put on the school uni-
form at Baylor,” Alyssa says. “There is a
calls. “My goal was to be one of the three
tic club, and her dad taught her to play a
strong mental game.
“I hope to achieve my dad’s level of
you can see that their swings might all
state championship for Baylor.”
be different, but their mental capacity is
With the help of her instruc-
what makes them good.”
tor Steve Myers and the en-
and her parents, Alyssa gained
Emily Javadi started playing golf
focus,” Emily says. “Even with the pros
girls who earned the right to go to the
couragement of Coach Oehmig
nity for Baylor to win in athletics, but
For Emily, playing golf as a young
person included school golf camps
Emily
Javadi
a more serious attitude about
golf. In 2010, she played in the
state golf tournament, helping
her team bring home the championship trophy, continuing an
unprecedented 16-year winning streak for Baylor School
in Division II-AA girls golf.
Individually, she ranked
ninth in her division at the
state tournament. Separately,
she was ranked thirteenth in
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starting in the sixth grade at
Baylor, but she didn’t begin to
love the sport until she became
a competitive golfer in tournaments. By the time Emily
reached high school, she was
hooked.
“I really have to thank my
dad and my coaches for help-
ing me continue to play golf,”
Emily insists. “Without these
people I would have quit golf
before I could experience the
joy of competition and a true
love of the sport.”
A junior at Baylor School,
Maddi Everts
Emily finished third individually in the Division II-AA state
tournament, making her the
top-ranked Chattanooga golfer in her division. At the 2010 City Prep Tournament,
Emily ranked second individually, leading the Baylor team to the title. She
played number one on the girls golf team
in 2010, her first year to go to the state
championship.
ue the winning record of 16 in a row, and
after the first day at the state tournament
we had only a three stroke lead,” Emily
explains. “It was very close, but we were
proud to bring home the championship
for Baylor.”
Emily wants to play golf in college
but not for a Division I school where she
may feel compelled to put athletics first.
Instead she wants to spend more time on
academics and says, “It is better to go to
school to study than to play golf because
no one can take what you learn away from
moment of reality that this
game offers me a lot of opportunities,” Maddi says.
Maddi
Everts
Maddi started playing with her dad and her
brother when she was six
years old. After more than a
decade, she finally beat her
Photo by med dement
“There was a lot of pressure to contin-
turn to putt, I often have a
big brother, Jacob, whose
passion for the game has
been an inspiration to her.
“I’m a very impatient per-
son, and golf has taught me patience,” Maddi says. “You have
to accept the fact that you will
never be able to master it. Golf
is about coming back from bad
shots, and you can do that if
you have patience.”
Last year as a junior, Maddi faced a
Best of Preps for the third year in a row.
the golf course. After months of physi-
was one sacrifice Maddi had to make. She
tournament. Getting through the injury
to the potential for more injuries. When
team for the 2010 golf season at Notre
sport like cheerleading for golf, Maddi
torn ankle ligament, which forced her off
In spite of her great comeback, there
cal therapy she played in a 2010 summer
gave up cheerleading after six years due
gave her the confidence to return to the
asked how it felt to leave a highly visible
Maddi Everts looks at golf not just
Dame. She tied for fifth in the Class A-AA
wisely states, “It is more important to
I’m standing on the green waiting for my
City Prep tournament, and was named
you.”
Notre dame high school
Maddi Everts
as a sport, but as a lesson in life. “When
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With a golf scholarship to Tennessee
Tech, Maddi will major in engineering
and envisions having her own business
someday. Like her father, she can see herself developing strong business relationships on the golf course.
Signal Mountain
Middle/high School
the first championship girl’s golf team for
ever had,” Haley says. “He knows what
the new school that included the skills
he is doing, connects with us, and makes
of Jordan Britt, now at UTC on a full golf
it easy to learn from him.”
scholarship. Jordan has been a huge influ-
Being part of the team has been a
ence on Haley, along with her coach and
meaningful experience for Haley. The
other teammates.
girls are all very close, often eating to-
“Coach (Wes) Moore is amazing, a
gether after practice, hanging out on
great motivator and the best coach I’ve
weekends, and growing up together on
Haley Davidson
Haley Davidson’s golf career has
been a slow build to championship play
for Signal Mountain Middle/High School.
Golf came naturally when at eight
years old she began spending time with
her dad on the golf course. Bonding
evolved into training, and for three
summers she attended Golf House of
Tennessee in Franklin where she focused
on physical and mental training.
“That made a huge impact,” Haley
recalls. “It made me want to get really
good at the game and got me interested
in playing competitively.”
Today, Haley is a sophomore and is
ranked fifth in the A-AA state division.
Last year as a freshman, she was part of
Haley
Davidson
Haley Davidson
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the mountain. One of the
toughest challenges for the
team was approaching the
second year of competitive
play after their star player
graduated.
“A lot of people thought
it would be tough to win
a s econd t i me w it hout
Jordan,” Haley remembers.
“We wanted everyone to
be proud of us, especially
after the community came
together to build our school.
We worked really hard and
brought home t he state
championship a second
time.”
Having learned what
they are capable of, she now
Sarah Dolmovich
looks forward to the golf
seasons in years to come.
After high school she hopes
to play for Auburn while studying sports
medicine.
Sarah Dolmovich
“My dad brought home the first set
school and for having participated in back-to-back state division titles.
Sarah
Dolmovich
Sara h also plays basket-
of Snoopy clubs when I was five or six
ball during the other half of the
“My two older brothers and I would go
she hopes to have the choice to
time off. By the fourth grade I was play-
a torn ACL and meniscus may be
brother-sister tournaments.”
“It was a basketball injury
High School, Sarah ranked eighth in the
ning the golf state championship,”
ranked second in the region tournament.
therapy ended my participation in
Preps and was the 2009 Girls Junior Club
In spite of a painful reha-
Club.
come back strong for the golf team
Wes Moore, her teammates, and her good
three seniors graduating after that sea-
Recently the team was recognized by the
She is very proud to be a member of a
third straight golf title while they have so
year’s golf championship. Sarah remem-
school year. At the college level,
play golf with Dad to give my mom some
play either golf or basketball, but
ing competitively in father-daughter or
changing the landscape for Sarah.
A junior at Signal Mountain Middle/
that happened right after win-
division A-AA State Tournament and
Sarah says. “Surgery and physical
She was named 2009 and 2010 Best of
sports for at least six months.”
Champion at Signal Mountain Country
bilitation, Sarah is determined to
Inspiration has come from her coach
in her senior year. There will be
friend on and off the course, Jordan Britt.
son, and she wants to help them claim the
Hamilton County Commissioners for this
championship team for the new high
much talent available to them.
bers, “They said, ‘We want to see you
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Jessica
Cathey
Jessica Cathey
dad, she has developed a strong short
grandpa, Papa, were instrumental in her
says, is a birdie putt going into the hole.
to play the game since neither of her par-
game. One of her favorite sounds, she
Photo by med dement
back here next year,’ and that’s what we
need to do.” After that, she’ll think about
basketball.
soddy-daisy high school
Jessica Cathey
Jessica Cathey had never held a golf
club in her life but decided to try out for
the Loftis Middle School golf team. With a
beginner’s set of clubs that her dad bought
her, she made the cut. Today she plays for
Soddy-Daisy High School and is ranked
seventh in the I-AAA division for the
state. At the 2010 City Prep Tournament,
Jessica was the top ranked individual
golfer. She was named Best of Preps for
2010 and declared Player of the Year for
2010 in girls golf.
“I’m a pretty independent person,
and I like that it’s all on me if I don’t do
well,” Jessica says. “Then I can work harder and improve my game.”
Jessica feels strongly that her coaches
have been a great influence on her, start-
ing with Coach Nina Coppinger. “She is
amazing and was a great beginning coach
for me,” Jessica remembers. “She kept me
excited about the game and still keeps in
touch.”
Mike Pala coached her freshman year
when the team made runner-up in the
ents played, and Kyle has been her caddy,
instructor and best friend.
Although Kyle and her Papa were
big influences, Haley says, “It wasn’t their
love of the game that has been my main
inspiration but rather the love of the game
I developed as I started competing on my
own.”
state, and now Kevin Templeton has led
the Soddy-Daisy High team to two straight
Haley
Cothran
Division I-AAA championships.“We
think he has been a great coach and try
to give him the credit, but he says we’ve
done all the work,” Jessica says.
As a junior, Jessica is starting to look
at college choices and is hoping for a golf
scholarship. But first she’s going to enjoy
playing one last year at SoddyDaisy High, hoping to
take the team to the state
championship for the
third year in a row.
She started her golf training with her
Haley Cothran
had a professional lesson. Thanks to her
big brother Kyle and her
dad and grandfather, and she has never
golf success. Her Papa actually taught her
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In middle school, she joined the boy’s
golf team, which made her work harder.
Avery George
When she won the district championship,
she overheard one boy saying to his dad,
“You won’t believe it, but I got beat by
a girl!” Playing with her big brother all
those years paid off.
When Haley was just fifteen and with
Kyle as her caddy, she was the youngest
winner ever of the Chattanooga Women’s
City Amateur Championship, outperforming girls and women of all ages. Now
in her senior year, she looks back on her
years of high school golf knowing she will
miss her coach and team. “Coach Templeton has lots of faith in us and never puts
pressure on us,” Haley recalls. “He has
made it fun to be a team.”
During her senior year, Haley was
ranked 47th in the country and second
in the state for the class of 2011. Named
Best of Preps three years in a row, she
MTSU ladies golf team qualify for
the NCAA tournament for their
first time and eventually play in
the LPGA.
finished sixth in her division at the state
Walker valley
high school
to their second state championship. With
Avery George
Junior Medalist at the Tennessee Women's
growing up, her dad’s job meant
Haley has committed to Middle
Avery was twelve when she start-
scholarship. She would like to help the
the weekends, and it became their
tournament in 2010, leading Soddy-Daisy
Avery
George
Kyle as her caddy, Haley also won the
When Avery George was
Amateur in Cleveland, Tennessee.
he was gone during the week.
Tennessee State University with a golf
ed playing golf with her dad on
Photo by med dement
bonding time. He taught her everything
he knew about golf, and now she can beat
him, much to his delight.
Avery played golf in eighth grade at
Ocoee Middle School and played softball
until the ninth grade. Then, she joined the
golf team at Walker Valley High School
in Bradley County. “I quit softball to play
golf, and everyone was disappointed,”
Avery remembers. “Then when I played
Haley Cothran
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fairly well, everyone realized that’s where
I needed to be.”
Avery made it to the TSSAA State
Championships every year from 8th
is ranked eleventh in her state division
and was named 2010 Best of Preps for the
second consecutive year. At the City Prep
Tournament in 2010, Avery placed sixth
individually.
“When you start off well on the first
hole, it feels so good,” Avery sighs. A suc-
cessful long hitter, she averages more than
250 yards off the tee. “My instructors have
told me to work on my short game more
than my long game. They say professional
golfers practice more on the green than
for distance.”
Her professional role models are
Paula Creamer and Natalie Gulbis. “They
are amazing, and I would love to play golf
with them,” Avery says. “Watching them
gives me a chance to analyze their game
and pick up tips that I can incorporate into
my game, like reading greens and lining
up putts.”
Avery would like to play in the LPGA
someday. As for the immediate future,
Avery is hoping for a college golf scholarship either to the University of Tennessee
or to Alabama.
C
hattanooga is proud to claim
an impressive legacy of wom-
en’s golf. These nine young lady
golfers from across the area have
already accomplished much, and
they are well on their way to join-
ing the ranks of the best ladies
we’ve seen in the sport. The joy of
the game and the lessons learned
through the sport will certainly be
accomplishments, and with great
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celebrating
the c i t y
One of Chattanooga’s many legacies is its history of giving. The
quality and advancement of health care is one of the many areas
that has benefited from charitable support.
The Pink! Gala , benefiting the
Memorial Foundation and the MaryEllen
Locher Breast Centers at Memorial Health
Care System, celebrates the life for breast
cancer patients and survivors.
Dr. Angie Larsen, Jackie Jackson
and Dr. Julia Finley
ph oto s by me d d eme n t
Lanis and Mayor Ron Littlefield
and Pat and Jim Pesnell
Zan and Julie Guerry and Alexis and Barry Bogo
Ray Bell, Dr. DeAnn Champion Bell, Dr. Brian Ingalls,
Tish Baker, and Dee and Dr. Jeff Visser
Tom Edd and Barby Wilson, Jim and Kim Hobson, and Kim and
State Representative Gerald McCormick
Geoff and Jean Young, Jennifer Nicely,
and Joyce and Don Godsey
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Sandra and
Jim Brewer
Carolyn and Pat Robinson
Dr. David and
Carol Barto,
Farrah Piernia,
Donny and
Missy Bradley,
and Dr. David
Barto, Jr.
Suzy and Mike Costa
Diane and Steve Parks
CityScopeMag.com 47
celebrating
the c i t y
The Chattanooga community came together with philanthropic
leaders for an engaging evening of fun and passion at the
2011 Chattanooga Heart Ball .
Benefiting the American Heart Association, the Chattanooga Heart
Ball is a celebration that helps fund research for heart disease and
stroke as well as public and professional education.
ph oto s by me d d eme n t
Debbie Olsen and Karen Byers Clark
Will and Christy Clegg and Paula and Carl Henderson
Kathy and Rick Youngblood, Belinda Whitten,
and David Markiewicz
Lee and Samantha Boyles
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(Front) Shana Ringer, Robin Brunson, Tanya Ledford, Kellie McCampbell, Kenny Knox, and Casey Blazek
(Back) Scooter Brunson, Justin McCampbell, and Nick Blazek
Steve Perry and Abby and Corey Shipley
Zack King and Christina Presley
Chris and
Rachael Welch,
Nicole and
Jeff Easterday,
Andrea and
Josh Smith,
and Kevin
and Debra
Liendecker
Toni and Speedy King
Dolores and Ray Wolfe
CityScopeMag.com 49
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Joe Thomas, host of “Ultimate Match Fishing” on the Outdoor Channel on Chickamauga Lake
Photo courtesy of the Outdoor Channel
Jason "Cowboy" Cooper, amateur competitor and winner of the 2010 Ultimate Match Fishing Federation Title, driving with Luke Clausen, former Ultimate Match Fishing champion
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Angler’s
Chattanooga Boasts One of the
Hottest Spots for Sports Fishing
in the Southeast
Paradise
Long known for its scenic
beauty and touted as a
destination for those who
enjoy the outdoors, the
Chattanooga area is alive
with enthusiasm for sport
fishing. Recently, media attention from the Outdoor
Channel and other sources have focused on local
lakes, rivers and streams
as some of the best venues
in America for those who
enjoy the thrill of landing
a prize catch.
Bragging Rights
Ranking 15th in the nation for resi-
dent anglers, and 12th in non-resident
Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Bass Fishing Guides
By M i k e H a s k ew
Jeff Reed, owner of Chattanooga Bass Fishing Guides, and Jim Frost
According to a Tennessee Valley
the diversity of fish in the Chattanooga
has achieved higher than average scores
tive freshwater species of fish than any
Authority sport fishing survey, the region
for numerous species across the region
based both on population measures (the
area. In fact, Tennessee counts more naother state or area on the continent of
North America.
fishing license holders, Tennessee boasts
size and health of the individual fish
almost 540,000 acres of lake water, while
and information on angler use and suc-
The Ten nessee River includes
and fishing on the state’s economy is a
particular type of fish and the number of
Chickamauga and Nickajack in Tennessee
reservoirs, as well as warm and cold
The diversity of the local waterways
the Chattanooga area is a prime location
and tributaries of main waterways, large
sportsmen annually.
of the Tennessee River – all contribute to
more than 60,000 miles of streams and
along with the number of fish present)
A Hub for Great Fishing
the combined annual impact of hunting
cess (the number of anglers looking for a
well-known reservoir sections such as
staggering $2.5 billion. With lakes and
that type that they actually catch).
water streams and rivers in abundance,
– warm and cold running streams, rivers
for sport fishing, drawing thousands of
lakes and reservoirs, and the tailwaters
and Guntersville in Alabama. Each of these
is well-known for outstanding largemouth,
smallmouth and spotted bass fishing. On the
Hiwassee, Elk, Tellico, Sequatchie and Little
Sequatchie rivers and North Chickamauga
Creek, trout and bass are plentiful.
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“This area is great for fishing
The Chattanooga area is known as a hub for excellent fly fishing.
because it is a hub,” explains Mike
Stewart, owner of Feather and Fly in
Chattanooga, which specializes in the
sport of fly fishing and is regularly involved with the Two-Fly trout tournament held each year in the early spring
on the Tellico River.
“Tennessee, Western North Carolina
and North Georgia have great fishing, and North Georgia alone includes
about 4,000 miles of trout water. One of
Photo by Feather & Fly, Austin Kuhlman
the premiere smallmouth venues in the
encompasses 10,370 acres of water and
downtown area, and this is a great hub
an abundance of largemouth and small-
plains, “and we did two shows below the
country is actually right here near the
for fly fishing and bait casting. The city
is no more than an hour and a half from
179 miles of shoreline. Both are home to
mouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill.
some of the best trout streams around,
National Attention
our expertise, we help to outfit people
Reed, who describes area sport fishing
and there are plenty of guides. With
Chattanooga bass fishing guide Jeff
and take them on trips and recommend
as “on fire,” has been instrumental in
where to go and what flies to use.”
Our very own Chickamauga Lake
is one of the most popular fishing destinations. It includes 35,000 acres of water
and 810 miles of shoreline along with
two county parts, two state parks, four
municipal parks, and a pair of wildlife
centers. Nickajack Lake, also popular,
bringing national exposure to the area’s fishing scene. Joe Thomas, host of
“Ultimate Match Fishing” and “Stihl’s
Reel in the Outdoors” (productions
televised on the Outdoor Channel), has
visited the Chattanooga area on several
occasions, bringing national attention to
Chattanooga bass fishing.
“‘Stihl’s Reel in the Outdoors’ is a
mainstream fishing show,” Thomas exdam at Nickajack with Jeff. The smallmouth fishing there is the best in the
world. The upper reaches of that lake are a
real trophy smallmouth bass area. For the
size and number of fish caught, great fishing is right in the shadow of Chattanooga.
“Ultimate Match Fishing” pits top
professional anglers in pro-against-pro
action. The winner of the single elimination tournament takes home a prize
of $50,000. Last spring, the competition
was filmed on Chickamauga Lake with
the show airing on the Outdoor Channel
in July. For those who missed the action,
the show is now in reruns. The event was
Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Bass Fishing Guides
hosted at Island Cove Marina and Resort
and at press time, the venue remained high
on the list for a return visit in 2011.
Two major professional bass fishing
tours have made stops in Chattanooga in
recent years. The National Bass Circuit
attracted a large number of anglers from
around the country to a four-day tour-
nament held on Chickamauga Lake in
2009. Each entrant paid a $2,000 fee, and
estimated expenditures for food, lodging
and other activities were between $1,000
and $1,500 per person.
The FLW Series Eastern Division held
a major event at Lake Chickamauga last
September with Mark Rose of Marion,
Arkansas, claiming the $50,000 first
prize. Named for Forrest L. Wood, the
Fishing guide Jeff Reed makes the catch with a client on Chickamauga Lake.
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Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Bass Fishing Guides
Series is the largest fishing tournament
organization in the world. The 2010 event
marked the return of a major bass fishing
tournament to Chickamauga Lake since
Bassmasters MegaBucks held an event
here in 1991. A return visit by the FLW
Tour is slated for April 14–17, 2011.
A Prime Location
For Joe Thomas and other sport
fishing enthusiasts, the location of
Chattanooga remains a primary lure. “In
the springtime, most major fishing tours
have events in this part of the country,” he
reasons. “Chattanooga is the perfect spot
geographically, with interstates running
north, south, east and west. It also comes
down to cooperation, and the people at
Island Cove Marina were wonderful in
Phillip Nunnelley, Robin Cummings and Eddy Woods have a successful fishing trip below the Chickamauga Dam.
“We chose Lake Chickamauga for a
Bill Taylor, tournament director for
travel with the family. Another reason
is the incredible people of the region,” he
managed fisheries, places that have good
is its Convention Center, which is used for
as we did at Island Cove Marina and
ture. Chickamauga has phenomenally
Kelley and the entire staff and a special
tele in the area. The bulk of our member-
lucky to have it in your downtown area.”
Guide Service without whose support we
a good place for a tournament. Bass fish-
Nothing but Up from Here
lodging, food, bait, licenses, gear, and
resources, including the reclamation of
2010, and their facility is tremendous.
number of reasons, not the least of which
the FLW Tour, relates, “We look at well
continues. “Never have we felt so at home
fishing, good water, and good infrastruc-
Resort – a special thanks to Captain Terry
good fishing. We also have a large clien-
thanks to Jeff Reed of Chattanooga Bass
ship is in the Southeast, so Chattanooga is
would not have been able to make it hap-
ing brings in a lot of money – gas for boats,
pen on incredible Lake Chickamauga.”
that Chattanooga was chosen for the tour
our expo and the final two-day weigh in.
Chattanooga’s Convention Center is one
of the nicest we have seen, and you are
Successful management of natural
lakes and rivers, which were once too pol-
Photo by FLW Outdoors, Rob Newell
luted to fish safely, has contributed to a
boom in sport fishing in the Chattanooga
area and across the state of Tennessee.
The 2010 FLW event was a milestone for
Chickamauga Lake, marking a rejuvenation of tournament sport fishing here,
which had greatly diminished over the
last two decades.
Fishing on Lake Chickamauga had
been on the decline due to a combination
of factors. Lake Guntersville, just 90 miles
away in northern Alabama, had gained a
great reputation for outstanding fishing.
Additionally, many believe that efforts
to control Eurasian milfoil resulted in a
Former Goodwill pro Wesley Strader of Spring City, Tenn., placed second at the FLW Series Eastern Division
tournament held on Lake Chickamauga in September. Strader is now a pro sponsored by Walmart.
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decline in the natural habitat for the bass
population. While the reduction in milfoil
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Left: Jay Bell holds a striped bass.
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was not proven to cause a decline in fish,
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tion alone of reduced fish caused anglers
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Chickamauga Lake.
“I n t he l at e 70 s a nd t he 8 0 s,
Chattanooga was a big fishing destination,” notes Taylor. “It was one of the
first fisheries in the South to have aquatic vegetation. Later, fishing kind of fell
off as the vegetation died. Now, with
aquatic vegetation, it
fishery again. Bass are
mainly targeted, but there is a tremendous
population of many species.” “Lake Chickamauga is a resurgent
fishery,” comments Joe Thomas. “Like
any other ecosystem, lakes experience
cycles, and in the late 1980s and early 90s
there was a lot of vegetation in the lake.
Over the years a balance between vegeta-
Photo by Feather & Fly, Austin Kuhlman
tion and the ability to navigate the water
has been found. Now, the fishing on Lake
Chickamauga is on the upswing. The size
of the fish is also larger on average than
at any other time in the lake’s history.”
Mark Thurman of the Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency remarks that
conditions at Lake Chickamauga have
been “perfect” during the last five years,
while well-maintained access points to
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Chattanooga’s year-round appeal has also
helped to attract anglers from around the
country and throughout the year.
Mike Stewart adds that hunting and
fishing bring more dollars to Chattanooga
than many other activities, which may
surprise some. “Those who hunt and fish
tend to be well-to-do people,” Stewart remarks. “People will come to Chattanooga
driving $50,000 vehicles and towing
$60,000 boats, stay in downtown hotels,
fish during the day, eat in the best restaurants in the city at night, and enjoy the
attractions along the riverfront.”
T
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national attention as a fishing venue,
fishing areas have contributed to the
and anglers from around the world are
the Tennessee River. The Tennessee River
to fish local waters, Taylor says. The sport
ervoirs, and the number of anglers from
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are not only eager to wet a line but also
easily climbed into the millions of dollars.
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in the area during 2009, he asserts, have
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our sisters from the Congregation of St.
Cecilia in Nashville have recently become
part of the spiritual and academic life at
Notre Dame High School as the school has welcomed
the Dominican Sisters. A homecoming of sorts, Sisters
Mary Evelyn Potts, Thomas More Stepnowski, Peter
Verona Bodoh, and Anna Wray have joined the staff
at Notre Dame, and their story is rich with history and
a legacy of excellence in education.
A Rich History
The St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, from which the
sisters at Notre Dame come, was founded in 1860. The community began with four sisters of the Dominican Order who
were invited to Nashville to establish an academy for girls that
would emphasize art and music. They chose St. Cecilia as their
patroness, a woman who embodied the quality of praise, and
the school became St. Cecilia Academy. Imitating the life of St.
Dominic, the sisters of the Dominican Order continued to spread
the gospel to the world through teaching, and their efforts
eventually led them to Chattanooga.
In 1876, Reverend Patrick Ryan, then pastor of Saints Peter
and Paul Catholic Church in Chattanooga, wanted to open a
school. He made his special request to the St. Cecilia congregation in Nashville, and his prayers were answered. The four
Dominican sisters responded, resulting in what our community now knows as Notre Dame High School.
Beginning with founding Principal Mother Angela, Do-
minicans served as principals of Notre Dame High School
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through 1954, when Sister Jane Francis
school term began at Notre Dame, the four
edgement of its high academic standards,
signments as faculty members until 1973,
coming in the 150-year anniversary of the
dents to actively engage the world.
ended her term. The sisters continued aswhen they returned to Nashville. Their
departure resulted from fewer women
Dominican sisters marked a special homeCongregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville.
Now one of 12 Catholic high schools
joining the order while, at the same time,
in Tennessee and among the 7,094 in the
for Dominican sisters as teachers in other
public school in the city and boasts an
school officials increasingly had requests
places.
Today, a recent growth in the number
of sisters has allowed more of those requests to be fulfilled. As the 2010-2011
nation, Notre Dame is the oldest nonimpressive academic reputation. In 2010,
the school was named to the national
Honor Roll as one of the top 50 Catholic
high schools in the country – an acknowl-
Catholic identity and preparation of stu-
Welcoming the Sisters, Again
“There has been a joy in returning on
both sides,” says Sister Mary Evelyn Potts,
a 1959 graduate of Notre Dame High
School and one of the returning sisters
who now calls Notre Dame home. The joy
refers to the way the Dominican sisters
have been received at Notre Dame High
School and to their own response in serving once again at the school their order
helped to found. “Part of the family has
come back,” she says.
Having completed their first semester
after being absent for 37 years, the sisters
are quick to point out the positive response
to their return.
Sister Anna Wray, the youngest of the
returning sisters, says, “The openness of
the students to receive us has been a joy.
They are not used to us being here, but
they are open to asking questions and to
accepting us.” She also acknowledges the
warmth of the adults in the school community.
In early October, the sisters moved
into the newly refurbished convent adja-
cent to the Notre Dame campus, a place
they clearly appreciate. There is a “fresh-
ness to the idea of sisters in the school,”
adds Sister Mary Evelyn.
Unique Passions, Unique Sisters
Sister Thomas More is at the begin-
ning of her doctoral studies in catechetics
at the Maryvale Catechetical Institute in
Birmingham, England. The focus of this
work is on the formation of the imagination, researching philosophies of the 1940s
and 50s, which examined concerns and
dangers in how imagination forms. Her
work is conducted electronically, except
in the summer when she will travel to
(l to r) Sisters Anna Wray, Peter Verona Bodoh, Thomas More Stepnowski and Mary Evelyn Potts
England.
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“I am from a math family, and I love break-
can’t.’ I love to see the breakthrough when
teacher, but of course, some are different.
ing down a student’s barrier that says ‘I
they understand.” Her classes also include
a daily story of a saint, a practice that has
been positively accepted by parents. “I
loved the stories of the saints when I was
a student,” she says. “I am really passionate about God and math. I love them [the
students], but that’s God’s love.”
Teaching for Life
For the sisters, providing a Catholic
education means that regardless of the
discipline being taught, the content is
rooted in truth, beauty and goodness that
Sister Anna Wray and student Mary Kate Howard
Having made her profession of vows
in 2004, Sister Anna taught for three years
at Knoxville Catholic High School. In addition, she was assigned to Sydney, Australia, from 2007–2008 where she helped
prepare for the 2008 World Youth Day.
Sister Anna describes herself as having a
“heart for the high school age.” She says,
“It’s about loving them where they are.”
She points to helping students make con-
point to God. Sister Thomas More Stepnowski explains, “We look for the elegance
and beauty and truth that holds the disci-
The challenges faced by the Sisters
are much the same as for any high school
“We have to deal with stereotypes of us,
while showing students what an authentic religious life is,” says Sister Thomas
More. “The greatest thing we have to
give,” adds Sister Anna, “is not just information and what we say; it is to witness
to the fact that God is real.”
Sister Mary Evelyn shares, “It is often
emphasized that prayer for our students
is key and important. We are instruments
where the Lord is using us. He is the pri-
mary mover. We are not just teaching for
today, but for life forever. Prayer is at the
heart of everything.”
s the Dominican Sisters settle into pline together.”
life at Notre Dame High School, their
ing to see students make connections be-
comed as they contribute to the rich his-
Through pieces of literature like John
hallmarks of Notre Dame. Their unique
in their understanding, not just in academ-
countless people as their students touch
Sister Thomas More adds, “It is excit-
presence will no doubt be continually wel-
tween disciplines and to themselves.
tory of faith and higher education that are
Donne’s “Meditation 17,” students grow
passions and gifts will certainly reach
ics, but in life.”
the lives of others.
nections as a focus in the classroom. “In
teaching church history, students can see
the themes of the church in Italy in the
900s connecting to issues today,” she explains.
“Wonderful!” beams Sister Mary Ev-
elyn, when asked how it feels to come
home to Notre Dame. She is passionate
about the need for Catholic schools. “The
schools are needed more today than ever
because of the secularization of the world,”
she says. “Christ runs through everything.
Students see the Author of Truth through
all the liberal arts.”Although Sister Mary
Evelyn has taught, most of her years in
education have been in administration,
which is also her assignment at Notre
Dame. “I dearly love what I’m doing.
Catholic schools,” she explains, “are home
for anyone who wants to be God centered.”
Passion is also evident as Sister Peter
Verona Bodoh talks about teaching math.
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the result is nothing short of spectacular
functionality. Dane and Sheila Boyington’s
home is just that. Their creative design
allows the home to serve very practical
purposes while still maintaining the family’s personal style and cultural influences.
Settled on the Tennessee River at The
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from the outside and full of beautiful and
exotic details within … truly a place of
marvel.
The foyer welcomes guests with a
foreshadowing of what to expect in the
design of the home. The mahogany front
door showcases geometric glass panels,
and the arch window above displays a
palace-like design. Sheila says, “We call it
Frank Lloyd Wright Meets the Taj Mahal.”
Blending modern, clean lines with various
cultural influences, namely Indian as it
reflects Sheila’s heritage – the look and feel
of the house is a marriage of simplicity and
global sophistication.
With many windows, views of the
Tennessee riverfront from almost every
room, and an open floor plan – the home
makes excellent use of open space and
natural light. Upon entering the foyer, light
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The dining room
is lit by a Dale
Chihuly-inspired
hanging light
fixture, blending
contemporary
American art with
traditional Indian
influences.
cascades through the windows, lighting
theme and decorative pieces from India.
designed by Haskell Interiors.
“Everything has meaning,” Sheila says as
The ceiling of the dining room and the
she explains where different pieces of art
rest of the main living areas is an abstract
or fabric came from for the room.
mural painted by local Chattanooga art-
Imported from India, mother of pearl
ist Susan Johnson who also completed a
and camel bone antique windows hang in
monogram on one wall of daughter Nisha’s
Within each of the four inset display areas,
the dining room as decorative pieces, and
room upstairs. The metallic finish on the
Indian fabric that Sheila purchased herself
ceiling complements the warmth found
parts of the globe: India, the Caribbean,
is the focus of the window treatments,
in the rest of the house. Johnson’s work is
the unique treasures that the Boyingtons
display from their travels.
“We’ve traveled to over 40 countries,”
Sheila says, “so whereas a lot of people have
bookcases in their house, we wanted to
display a lot of the curios we’ve collected.”
the shelves hold art pieces from different
Jamaica, South Africa, Europe, and South
America. As Sheila notes, the impact of
these pieces in one place is greater than if
they had been dispersed throughout the
home.
All of the furniture in the foyer was
commissioned to be hand-carved and
custom-made. Inspired by a seating arrangement seen in India, the Boyingtons
were able to recreate the look while choosing their own designs, colors and fabrics.
The centerpiece of this collection is a large
swing, which Sheila notes is typically
everyone’s favorite piece. “It’s functional.
You can sit in it, and when we have people
over, this is one place they gather to talk.”
The dining room to the left complements the foyer with its overarching Indian
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Comfortable enough for family lounging and spacious enough for gatherings,
the living room displays tranquil views of the Tennessee River.
also displayed in the seven-layer painted
columns between the breakfast area and
living room.
The kitchen is highly functional while
remaining stylish. “We call it the ‘crown
jewel of the house.’ We love to cook and
to eat and have parties and gatherings,“
Sheila says. Dual granite countertops in
Red Dragon and Black Galaxy provide useful counter space that is bold and warm.
The lustrous look is inviting with bar stools
at the center island, warmed by the glow
of glass hanging lights above the space.
Downsview cabinetry , which is very solid
and durable, gives richness and sheen to
the cabinets and drawers.
The tile backsplash walls in the
The breakfast area flows effortlessly from the kitchen with design continuity
yet serves as its own distinct space for casual dining.
kitchen are a mosaic of glass and metal,
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kitchen is the breakfast room. Light and
blending the warm colors of India with
gathering space also houses a walk-in
pantry where Sheila stores spices of India
used for inset squares in the marble, all
The living room, open to the kitchen, is
arranged to be conversational and relaxing.
along with other ingredients for cooking
With one wall almost entirely comprised of
The flooring in the kitchen is granite,
peaceful views of the waterfront. Special
and entertaining.
windows, the room is full of light and offers
transitioning to marble in the breakfast
pieces from Chattanooga artists blend the
Adjacent to the living room and
open, this area also features a tile back-
splash wall, local art, and china displayed
in glass-front cabinets.
The main floor also houses a shared of-
fice for Sheila and Dane, a shoe closet (a nod
to traditional Indian homes), a hall bath,
With modern, clean lines and purposeful storage, the kitchen serves all the needs of the Boyington family while remaining stylish and inviting.
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Views of the Tennessee River, treasures collected
from travels, a luxurious master bath and a
prayer room make the master bedroom a
personal sanctuary for Dane and Sheila.
and a guest bedroom. Used for Sheila’s
parents, the guest room was designed for
aging-in-place with 3-feet-wide doors in
the bathroom and a walk-in tub with a
grab bar. This bathroom in Jack-and-Jill
style connects the bedroom to the office
in the event that the Boyingtons want to
convert the office space into another bedroom. From the office area, a porch can be
accessed that has a grill for outdoor cooking, complete with a Tandoor – an Indian
clay oven.
Upstairs, a maple floored rec room/
dance studio fills most of the space as both
of the Boyington daughters are dancers.
Nisha, who lives at home, uses the space
often for practicing and lounging with her
friends.
Although painted the same shade of
pink, the two girls’ rooms are strikingly
different. Nisha’s room with a wall monogram is minimalistic and modern. Local,
modern pieces from SmartFurniture with
clean lines give the room a feeling of calm.
The other room, belonging to Priya, a senior at Georgia Tech, is more traditional
and uses lighter décor colors to achieve a
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softer ambiance.
impressive spaces are the master bedroom
rooms where Sheila is able to keep thou-
houses a walk-in closet where Sheila is
Also upstairs are functional storage
sands of traditional Indian garments as
well as other items that need to be stored
throughout the year.
Below on the main floor, the two most
and the master bath. The master bedroom
able to display dolls she has collected from
around the world, and the window treat-
ment in the closet matches the Indian motif
in the rest of the house.
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The master bedroom is simple, yet
Accessible from the master bedroom or from the breakfast area, the upper patio features
comfortable and chic patio furniture for relaxing or entertaining outdoors.
relaxing. Accented with collections from
traveling, it is also very personal. A space
for many purposes, this room reflects
Shelia’s connection of body, mind, and
spirit. The Boyingtons’ prayer room is
located off the master bedroom, where the
family prays daily.
The master bathroom is one of luxury.
With mother of pearl lighting fixtures and a
granite countertop that has abstract animal
print influence, the bathroom is rich in ma-
terials that were hand-picked by Sheila and
Dane. The faucets on the sinks and tub are
Sherle Wagner 24 karat gold, fit for kings.
From the master bedroom area, or
from the breakfast area, the outdoor living
spaces can be accessed. The double patios
are very usable, Sheila says, and are used
often for entertaining. “The upper level is
for our daily use, and the fire pit below is
good for gatherings. The two areas will
easily accommodate 50 to 75 people.”
The upper patio area is slate, for a more
sophisticated look, and the lower level is
finished with paving brick to achieve a
more earthy feel. Iron fencing with blown
thing that’s in the house. Also, when you
was commissioned to Thomas Spake, who
we got this or that and when.”
glass pieces that surrounds the upper patio
also designed the fencing at Bluff View
Art District.
Taking 11 months to complete, the
home is now just as the Boyingtons would
have it. “Dane and I really feel happy because we picked every little thing down
to the registers to every knob – every little
point out anything, we can tell you where
W
ith the many custom-made,
detailed art pieces from around
the world and from Chattanooga artists, the Boyington home is a reflection of their local, yet global lifestyles.
Blending many cultures with their affinity for clean lines and functionality,
Space enough for 50 to 75 people, a fire pit, an outdoor dining table and plenty of seating make the lower level of the patio an ideal place for entertaining on the riverfront.
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In only 60 days Marcus Lyons & Brian Tucker
transformed this North Chattanooga Bungalow.
Kitchen. The kitchen was expanded
Living Large. Gleaming hardwood floors, quaint arched front door
by removing a wall. The discovery of the
brick wall was a bonus, it’s now urban
chic with creamy custom cabinetry &
stainless steel appliances.
and an exposed brick fireplace provide the focal points for the now open
living area. The living, dining, kitchen and bathroom were gutted during
the 60-day renovation process. The ceilings were raised two feet contributing greatly to the open, spacious floorplan. The renovation also
included extensive landscaping “facelifts”.
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literally hidden from view by
overgrown shrubs. #2 The
charm & quaint facade of
the house becomes evident
after brush is cleared.
#3, #4 Every square inch
of the home was crammed
with items from the previous
owner - much of which was
donated to local charities.
The craftsman home
provided “instant equity” for
the enterprising 26-year-old
Chattanooga native.
H
Rich in
astings and Windie McGinness were not looking for a
house when they decided to take a drive one Sunday after
church. Windie is a real estate agent and was familiar with
houses for sale on Lookout Mountain so she was surprised
to see a “For Sale by Owner” sign in the yard of a house that
piqued their interest. On closer inspection, they realized that
the house needed a lot of work, but Windie saw the potential
of the Craftsman-style house nestled among tall pines and
evergreens.
L to R: Charlotte, Hastings, Windie and Ella Hastings
by r E b E c c a r o c H aT
P H oTo G r a P H y by M E d d E M E n T
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HISTORY
Th e m C g i n n e s s e s o n
L o o Ko U T m o U n T A i n
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The spacious and
chic formal dining
room allows natural
light to cascade
through the many
windows and doors,
making the room
feel light and open.
The McGinness family bought and
material that covered a front dormer
natural wood walls throughout the house
Fairyland area of Lookout Mountain so
has a beautiful stacked stone foundation
finished walls brightened the interior
renovated their previous home in the
they had some experience when it came
to renovating this one. Because it was “love
at first sight,” they made the decision to
buy the historic Craftsman house as-is
and bring it back to life. Originally, they
believed the house had been built in the
1920s, possibly as a summer mountain
window and a rear window. The house
that did not need any work, but the up-
per stucco exterior walls received a new
coat of paint. Inside, most of the walls
had been constructed of pecky Cyprus
wood, which made the house very dark.
Windie made the decision to paint the
a soft white with a shade of taupe. The
and made the holes of the wormy Cyprus
more visible, resulting in a rustic yet
fresh and modern look. Pulling up the
green shag carpet revealed original heart
of pine flooring that the McGinnesses
refinished.
home, but when the house was inspected,
the McGinnesses were told that the house
was even older, perhaps even late 1800s.
Since buying the house six and a half
years ago, Hastings and Windie have com-
pleted two renovations. As stressful as
living among the chaos of renovation can
be, it was even more so for Hastings and
Windie. When they began the first renovation, Windie was pregnant and gave birth
to their oldest daughter Charlotte, and
during the second renovation, their second
daughter Ella Hastings was one year old.
Outside, a new roof was added and
cedar shake shingles replaced roofing
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A tea set on the federal style sideboard and all of the silver displayed are
family pieces that reflect the McGinnesses heritage.
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The formal dining room has wain-
The kitchen blends modern cabinets and appliances with wainscoted walls,
heart of pine flooring and beaded ceiling in early 20th century style.
scoted walls and a wood burning fireplace.
As throughout the rest of the house, many
of the furnishings and decor are family
pieces. Hanging above the double pedestal
dining table with Chippendale ribband
back chairs is a crystal chandelier that was
once Windie’s grandmother’s. All of the
silver displayed was either Windie’s grand-
mothers’ or great grandmothers’. A federal style sideboard that displays the silver
tea set came from Hastings’ side of the
family.
During the renovation of the house,
the most ambitious undertakings were
redoing the electrical work, completely
gutting the kitchen, and eliminating a
guest bedroom next to the kitchen. Walls
were taken down and seven layers of
kitchen flooring were removed. The for-
behind the dining table where there is a
kitchen, dining and sitting area where the
dining table is a small sitting area with
for meals around a trestle table made of old
the family can watch TV. On either side of
seating. Additional seating is provided
of Charlotte and one of Ella Hastings.
The contemporary kitchen is sec-
merly divided space became a combination
long window seat with cushions. Near the
tioned by a knotty pine-top furniture
family could be together. The family gathers
two club chairs and a Welsh dresser where
spaces are used for a work/food prep area
wood, and ladder back chairs are used for
the dresser hang watercolor portraits, one
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cabinet serving as an island. The two
and a buffet/storage area. The rest of the
kitchen countertops are a black honed
granite. While the cabinets and appliances
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are very modern, Windie chose to use
wainscoted walls, heart of pine flooring
and beaded ceiling in keeping with the
early 20th century period of the house.
Brick, which adds textural contrast to the
wood floor and walls, was used for the
outer wall where the commercial, stainless
steel stove and the sink are located.
A warm, crackling fire in a rustic,
stone fireplace draws the family into the
living room where they spend more time
during the winter. The fabric and furniture
evoke the feeling of a mountain cabin or
hunting lodge, making the room comfortable, welcoming and “lived in.” Family
items such as two pine tables (originally
one long table) belonging to Hastings’
grandparents make the room personal.
Hastings is an avid hunter, and two of his
deer heads are proudly mounted over the
sofa. The focal point of the living room is
a beautiful bow window with a window
seat and built-in cabinets on either side.
For maximum light exposure and an un-
obstructed view of the front yard, no window treatments are used.
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The family spends much of their time in the living room during the winter where a crackling fire
creates a cozy space for the family. An oil painting of Charlotte hangs over
the fireplace, and Hastings’ deer heads are proudly mounted.
The master bedroom
features a four
poster rice carved
bed and a coal
burning fireplace.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is fur-
little girl. Over the beds, Windie has
and has a coal burning fireplace with a
book of fables that she read as a little girl,
items for her room. Two things she in-
nished with a four poster rice carved bed
brick surround. The master bath was
originally a sunroom and still has the
original multi-paned windows that can
be pulled out and folded to the sides. Travertine was used for the bathroom floors
and shower, and there is a white claw foot
tub with silver feet.
A standing cabinet with glass doors
that is used to hold towels and other toiletry items was found in the back of the
grouped several framed pictures from a
and over an antique chest of drawers
hangs a grouping of Windie’s grandmother’s Royal Doulton plates. Among the
family heirlooms that belonged to her
mother and great grandmother, Ella Hastings has her own favorite things such as
the white rocking horse and Windsor
rocking chair filled with dolls and stuffed
animals.
Six-year-old Charlotte was instru-
mental in choosing the color scheme and
sisted on were a pink room and a canopy
“like a princess” over her bed. Fit for a
princess, her bed boasts a canopy regally
set on the wall over the bed. The uphol-
stered headboard and drapery falling
from the canopy are in a green lattice
pattern with pink accents. On the bed is
a white, quilted coverlet and accent pillow,
each with a monogrammed “CCM” in the
attic. Windie says she did not have to do
anything to restore it as it was in surprisingly good condition. Other interesting
finds in the attic were several plastic molds
of small figures. After doing some re-
search, the McGinnesses found that a
previous owner used them to make figures for Rock City.
Both daughters’ bedrooms are filled
with three generations of family heirlooms
as well as their own treasures. “Ta Da!”
proclaims 2-year-old Ella Hastings as she
throws up her arms, proudly showing off
her bedroom, which was previously the
master bedroom. With a color palette of
aqua, salmon and yellow, the room houses twin beds with demi-lune shaped headboards – her mother’s when she was a
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Filled with childhood treasures of three generations, Ella Hastings’ room was once the master bedroom.
Some of her favorite things include her white rocking horse and large rocking chair.
center. Charlotte also has a display of
been transformed into a playroom for
as well as an etched, pink glass lamp on
thing to inspire fun and creativity. Char-
plates that were her great grandmother’s
the nightstand by her bed. A glass-front
armoire holds a collection of Windie and
Charlotte’s Madame Alexander dolls, silver cups and rattles, and old books. And,
of course, every princess should have a
dollhouse, Charlotte being no exception.
Hers is a large, two story white house with
green shutters and a cedar shake roof.
Downstairs, the former basement has
Charlotte and Ella Hastings with everylotte entertains with weekly concerts on
he old Craftsman-style house
has become the McGinnesses’
home as they have personalized
a small stage using her pink microphone,
it with renovations, family photos
Pink is the dominant color in this space
tionally, there is an extended fam-
small corner is a dress-up area where a
makes it even more special to Hast-
and her artwork is displayed on the walls.
and heirlooms throughout. Addi-
dedicated to the girls. Tucked away in a
ily connection to the house, which
pink tutu and other clothes hang on pegs.
The space underneath the stairs houses a
play kitchen with table and chairs.
ings and Windie. Windie’s father
grew up down the street and passed
by the house his whole life, and
Hastings’ grandmother lived across
the street from Windie’s father. The
connection to family and to Lookout
Mountain where several generations of family have grown up is
important to Windie because “It’s
fun for the girls to grow up where
their parents and grandparents
grew up.” With such a rich history,
the McGinnesses are sure to leave
a legacy of their own as they enjoy
their tastefully remodeled Lookout
Charlotte’s room is fit for a princess with a canopy over her bed, Madame Alexander dolls and a two-story doll house.
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T
oday’s young people are realizing that being competitive in the
current job market requires more than just a high school degree.
The choices for a four-year education among Chattanooga area colleges and universities are diverse, pulling students into the region from all
over the country and the world. Much of the success of this rich landscape
of higher education is the result of progressive, innovative and inspiring
college presidents and chancellors.
Dr. Gordon Bietz, President of
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee
had been the pastor of the Seventh-day
Like his father, Dr. Gordon Bietz fol-
in 1997,” says Bietz. “I couldn’t pass up
the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What
environment and the opportunity to work
Adventist Church in Collegedale for over
thirteen years when I was asked to consider the president’s job at the university
lowed a life of faith, serving as a leader in
the challenge to work in an ever-changing
he hadn’t planned on was the opportu-
with energetic young people.”
nity to take his leadership skills and put
them to work in a university setting. “I
Family: Spouse Cynthia and twin daughters Gina and Julie, two sons-in-law and
six grandchildren
Favorite Weekend Activity: Bietz enjoys
the great outdoors.
Last Book Read: Beyond the Shadowlands:
C.S. Lewis on Heaven and Hell by Wayne
Martindale
Favorite R estaur ants : Abuelo’s and
Provino’s for their vegetarian offerings
Unique Hobby : When he retires, Bietz
looks forward to tinkering around on his
ham radio.
Since 1997, Bietz has seen the school
grow and broaden in both student enrollment and academic offerings. “Over
the past ten years, I have witnessed an
increase in enrollment of nearly 1,000
students, and over the next ten years we
hope to see similar growth,” he adds.
Bietz feels strongly that the college
experience should be as much about
growing and maturing as it is about obtaining a degree. “We want to make sure
that Southern Adventist students get the
complete package by combining a strong
faith-based education in a residential
learning environment.”
A lm a M at er s : La Sierra University,
Bac helor of Theolog y; A nd rews
University, Master of Divinity and Doctor
of Ministry; Harvard University, Merrill
Dr. Gordon Bietz
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Fellowship
Southern Adventist University President, Dr. Bietz takes
time regularly to interact with students on campus.
LE A DER S OF LOC A L FOU R-Y E A R
COLLEGES & UNI V ER SIT IES
Dr. Roger Brown,
Chancellor of University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dr. Roger Brown, UTC chancellor since
2005, was the first of his family to go to college, and he says, “I always loved learning
so it seemed only natural for me to go into
teaching.”
Brown began his career as a junior high
school teacher where the experience confirmed his vocation. “As chancellor, I have
the unique opportunity to facilitate a network of faculty members, area businesses
and students, which results in an academic
environment that does more than just hand
out college degrees. To be effective, I feel a
UTC Chancellor Brown congratulates student Katie Harden, 2010 Homecoming Queen.
must be a citizen of the community.”
Brown’s vision for UTC’s future is to
university cannot operate in a vacuum; it
become one of the top five master’s level
universities in the South. With a goal to
increase the honors program from one
percent of the enrollment to 10 percent,
Brown wants to create a rich and rigor-
Hopkins University, Ph.D., Political
Science
Family: Spouse Dr. Carolyn Thompson
ous academic environment. While “rais-
and children Caroline and Austin
strengthen the educational support for
American history, Brown and his wife
ing the bar,” Brown wants to continue to
students at all levels.
Under Brown’s leadership, the campus has experienced record enrollment.
With a focus on community partnerships, he feels UTC is developing students ready for the global, high-tech work
force. Though Brown may bear the title
of chancellor, he is quick to point out the
supporting role played by his wife and
Dr. Roger Brown
Alma Maters: University of Tennessee,
B.S., M.S., Political Science; The Johns
partner Dr. Carolyn Thompson.
Favorite
weekend activity:
As lovers of
enjoy visiting historic sites of the area,
most recently, The Hermitage.
Last
book read:
American Lion: Andrew
Jackson by John Meacham
F avo r i t e
r e s tau r a n t s :
212 Ma rket
Restaurant and Hennen’s
Unique
hobby:
Brown enjoys collecting
blues and jazz records and CDs.
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After running the
annual Homecoming
5K in 2010, Lee
University President
Paul Conn cheers on
fellow runners at the
finish line.
Dr. Paul Conn, President
of Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
aspects of the university by attracting
Celebrating his twenty-fifth year as
see college as a commodity or an experi-
president of Lee University, Dr. Paul Conn
says it is the ever-changing slate of challenges that makes his job so enjoyable.
“Nothing is ever the same day to day,
and I think that’s what keeps this job ex-
the best and the brightest teachers and
professors.
“I like to ask the question: ‘Do you
ence?’ Lee is all about the experience,” he
says. Each year at graduation, Conn says
he beams with pride as he watches each
student accept their diploma. “I get to witness firsthand what a good educational
citing,” says Conn.
experience can do to develop a young
changes in enrollment since 1986, increas-
adult. I feel fortunate to be a part of that
to the current enrollment of over four
Alma Maters: Lee University, Bachelor’s
The campus has seen significant
ing from a little over a thousand students
thousand.
“As our student population in-
creased, opportunities to expand the
university’s academic programs and majors were possible,” he adds. “It has been
exciting to be a part of the process that
Ha r r i s on for “go od old S out her n
barbeque”
Unique Hobby: Conn’s favorite pastime is
spending time with his nine grandchildren. “It may not be a unique hobby, but
each of my grandkids is unique to me. I
process.”
in Religion; Emory University, Master’s
a nd Ph.D., Psyc holog y;
Ha r va rd
University, Postdoctoral Visiting Scholar
Family: Spouse Darlia, three children and
nine grandchildren
Favorite Weekend Activity: Conn says
reality.”
side and moving, including tennis and
involves continued focus on the academic
Last
implementation, and implementation to
he enjoys anything that gets him out-
running.
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Favor i t e R estau r a n t : Fat Mike's in
student into a mature and capable young
has gone from concept to a plan, plan to
Conn’s vision for the school’s future
Grisham
book read:
The Confession by John
Dr. Paul Conn
Dr. Stephen Livesay,
President of Bryan College
Dayton, Tennessee
Growing up as a child of an academic
dean, Dr. Stephen Livesay, president of
Bryan College since 2003, says he was always at home on a college campus so it
seemed natural to follow his father’s footsteps. High school teaching led to college
teaching and college teaching to college
administration.
“As president of Bryan College, I feel
I have the distinct opportunity to contribute to the next generation of leadership
of our country,” says Livesay. “Students
leave Bryan College with a sense of empowerment to make a difference in the
world, and I firmly believe that confidence
comes from the faith-based education we
offer.”
During his tenure at Bryan College,
the school has experienced significant
growth, including the addition of graduate programs, expansion of undergraduate offerings, and growth of their physical
facilities. Looking to the future, Livesay
has developed Vision 2020, a ten-year strategic plan for the college, which includes
Bryan President Dr. Stephen Livesay talks with students at lunch in the Bryan cafeteria.
strategies for expanding the campus infrastructure, increasing residential enrollment, and developing their online
offerings. “I am passionate about paving
the path for greater opportunities for our
students,” says Livesay. “There is no such
thing as status quo at Bryan.”
A lma M aters : Bob Jones University,
Bachelor of Science; Oakland University,
M.A., History; University of Michigan,
P h . D., H i s t o r y, Cu r r i c u l u m a n d
Instruction
Family : Spouse Corinne and children
Brent, Kara and Katie
Favo r i t e W e e k e n d A c t i v i t y : If t he
Dr. Stephen Livesay
Michigan Wolverines are playing on TV,
you’ll find Livesay cheering for his old
alma mater, but his Sundays are always
reserved for a day of worship and rest.
L ast Book R ead: The Monuments Men
by Robert Edsel – “This is an amazing
account of the allied force mission to retrieve priceless works of art during World
War II.”
Favorite R estaurant : Armando’s near
Chester Frost Park for “a good old
American hamburger”
U nique H obby : Having grown up in
Arizona and Colorado, Livesay says he
gets the urge to go out west from time to
time where he enjoys mountain biking
and hiking. “There’s a little bit of cowboy
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Dr. Lovett always makes
time to take a break and
talk with students in
The Venue.
Dr. Danny Lovett, President
of Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, Tennessee
students working abroad, but we’ve been
Dr. Danny Lovett accepted the po-
istrative duties of the school, Lovett says
president in 2005. His broad base of ex-
at Tennessee Temple. “There is no better
at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
teach them.” Anything but tireless when
knew this position would allow me to in-
Lovett encourages his students to “live a
of Christ,” he shares enthusiastically.
A lma M ater : Liberty Baptist College,
able to attract online students throughout
the world,” Lovett adds.
Though deeply engaged with admin-
sition as Tennessee Temple University’s
he always makes time for teaching a class
perience as a teacher, pastor and his work
way to connect with your students than to
certainly prepared him for the task. “I
it comes to spreading the Gospel message,
fluence the next generation for the cause
sold-out radical life for Christ!”
“And I love every minute of it.”
Bachelor of Science; Liberty Baptist
new meaning at the school where most
Counseling; Luther Rice Seminary,
Gospel through mission work. With the
Theological Seminary, Doctor of Divinity;
a Verdict by Josh McDowell
school has been able to better meet the
of Ministry
Restaurant where “the buffet is awesome!”
“Study abroad” takes on a whole
Theological Seminary, M.A., Biblical
Dr. Danny Lovett
Favorite Weekend Activity: Surprisingly,
Lovett and his wife like to rule the road
on a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Last Book Read: Evidence That Demands
students are involved in spreading the
Master of Divinity; North Florida Baptist
advent of online courses, Lovett says the
Reformed Theological Seminary, Doctor
Favorite R estaurant : Country Place
needs of students involved in mission
Family : Spouse Dr. Susan Lovett, vice
Unique Hobby: Lovett enjoys riding his
work around the world. “By enhancing
our online courses, not only have we been
able to meet the academic needs of our
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president of academic services and teacher
Harley on the weekends. “Yep, I imag-
and Stephanie; and one grandson Brayden.
unique!”
at Tennessee Temple; children Eric, Mary
ine a motorcycle-riding pastor is pretty
Photo BY MED DEMENT
Covenant President
Dr. Nielson with senior
student Alex Anderson
and sophomore student
Susanna Griffith
college. “I love the variety that the job en-
are not just here to engage our students’
day,” he says. Working with students, fac-
their hearts as well.”
tails; there is always something new each
ulty, staff and board members requires
Nielson to change gears and refocus with
each audience. He loves the opportunity
to ‘translate’ needs for each group and
develop strategies to meet those needs.
Nielson’s vision for Covenant College
Dr. Niel Nielson
Dr. Niel Nielson,
President of Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Before b ecom i ng pre sident of
Covenant College in 2002, Nielson lived
a life of diverse professional pursuits including that of a financial market trader,
teacher, business executive and a pastor.
Nielson’s experiences prepared him
well to take on the task of running a
is to remain focused on the original
minds,” says Nielson. “We want to engage
A lma M aters: Wheaton College, B.A.,
Philosophy; Vanderbilt University, M.A.
and Ph.D., Philosophy
Family: Spouse Dr. Kathleen Nielson and
children Jon, Dan and David
Favorite Weekend Activity: Nielson likes
mission of the school. “We are a Christ-
to enjoy the great outdoors or just a quiet
amazing faculty,” says Nielson. “We want
L ast B ook R ead : Generous Justice by
centered, residential college with an
to stay the course and not be tempted
to redefine the school based on popular
trends.”
Students at Covenant College enjoy
a small campus that focuses on preparing them to have a social impact in their
dinner with his wife.
Timothy Keller
Favor i t e R estau r a n t s : 212 Market
Restaurant and the Meeting Place for new
and unique culinary choices
Unique Hobby: Nielson likes to cook and
life beyond college. Nielson feels that the
experiment in the kitchen. “My wife en-
closeness the students experience with
tenance, but I like to cook for show! It’s a
residential campus plays a big part in the
their classmates and their professors. “We
joys the routine task of cooking for susgreat diversion.”
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is achieving national prominence…
•
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professionals
•
College of Business ranked among the best in the nation and only International AACSB
accredited institution in region
•
Teacher Education Academy named to Teachers for a New Era by Carnegie Foundation
•
SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering established
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Independent School Profiles
Bachman
Academy
Belvoir Christian
Academy
414 Brymer Creek Road
McDonald, TN 37353
(423) 479-4523
Fax: (423) 472-2718
Email: admissions@bachmanacademy.org
www.bachmanacademy.org
800 Belvoir Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Fax: (423) 622-0177
Email: admissions@bcalions.org
www.bcalions.org
Grades Represented: 6th-12th
Year Founded: 1887
Number of Students Enrolled: 25
Grades Represented: PK3-8th
Average Number
of Students per Class: 5
Year Founded: 1999
Number of Students Enrolled: 200
Average Number
of Students per Class: 17
Religious Affiliation: Non-sectarian
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Tuition per Student per Year:
Day: $17,875, Boarding: $45,950
Tuition per Student per Year:
PK: $1,500-$3,400, Kindergarten:
$5,750, 1st-5th grades: $6,300,
6th-8th grades: $6,750
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Bachman Academy is a
day and boarding school for children
with learning differences, like dyslexia
and AD/HD.
Baylor School
171 Baylor
School Road
Chattanooga,
TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Fax: (423) 757-2525
Email: admission@baylorschool.org
www.baylorschool.org
Grades Represented: 6th-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 1,050
Average Number
of Students per Class: 13
Year Founded: 1893
Religious Affiliation: At Baylor, faith is
central to every person’s life, and the
study of religion is an essential part of a
complete education. We welcome and
respect all faiths.
Tuition per Student per Year:
Day (6th-12th grades): $19,536,
Boarding (9th-12th grades): $39,790
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: One of the country’s
leading college preparatory schools,
100 percent of Baylor graduates attend
college, and the most recent graduating
class earned more than $8.9 million in
college scholarships. At Baylor, students
quickly find peers who value academic
achievement and are surrounded by a
faculty committed to helping them reach
their full potential. The mission of Baylor
School is to foster in students both the
ability and the desire to make a positive
difference in the world.
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Belvoir Christian Academy
is a faith based school accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS) and the National
Lutheran School Association (NLSA).
The mission of BCA is making disciples
for Jesus while upholding academic
standards of excellence.
Boyd-Buchanan School
4626
Bonnieway
Drive
Chattanooga,
TN 37411
(423) 622-6177
Fax: (423) 508-2218
Email: cwitt@bbschool.org
www.bbschool.org
Year Founded: 1952
Grades Represented: PK3-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 850
Average Number
of Students per Class: 14
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Tuition per Student per Year:
$6,150-$8,470
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Boyd-Buchanan School
offers a loving, Christ-centered environment fully nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical potential of
each student. Boyd-Buchanan prepares
students to walk with the Master and
to embrace life’s challenges with joy,
courage and wisdom. Committed to
offering young people a source of truth,
strength and vision for today’s changing
world, Boyd-Buchanan, strives to guide
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See the Difference?
Can you find seven things that are different in these photos?
Baylor can teach you how to look harder and find more. In fact, that’s the
point of Walkabout. Open to all students in grades 6-12, Walkabout can take you
from learning to roll a kayak in the Baylor pool to service projects in Sikkim, India.
To find out more, visit baylorschool.org.
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students toward possessing the heart
and spirit of Jesus, to instill a sense
of belonging and self-worth, and to
provide a college-preparatory education
that stresses academic excellence. Brainerd Baptist School
P.O. Box 8099
300 Brookfield Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37414
(423) 622-3873
Fax: (423) 624-5164
Email: scorcoran@brainerdbaptist.org
www.brainerdbaptistschool.org
Grades Represented: PK3-5th
Number of Students Enrolled: 302
Average Number
of Students per Class: 13
Year Founded: 1953
Religious Affiliation:
Non-denominational
Tuition per Student per Year:
$2,915-$6,850
Uniforms Required:
Yes, 1st-5th grades
Description: Brainerd Baptist School
provides an academic, challenging
education in a nurturing Christian
environment.
Bright School
Chattanooga Christian School
www.ccsk12.com
Email: calvary4601@mybluelight.com
www.ccseagles.org
Grades Represented: K4-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 115
Average Number
of Students per Class: 12
Year Founded: 1976
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Tuition per Student per Year: $3,200
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Calvary Christian School
has been educating children for 34
years. In the history of CCS, 90 percent
of all graduates have gone on to higher
education. CCS is affiliated with the TN
Association of Christian Schools and the
American Association of Christian Schools.
Chattanooga
Christian School
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Fax: (423) 664-1245
Email: DGrisham@ccsk12.com
www.ccsk12.com
Grades Represented: K-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 1,120
Average Number
of Students per Class: 17
Year Founded: 1970
1950 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Fax: (423) 265-0025
Email: bmoore@brightschool.com
www.brightschool.com
Tuition per Student per Year:
Elementary: $5,650, Middle School:
$6,795, High School: $8,409
Grades Represented: PK-5th
Uniforms Required: No
Number of Students Enrolled: 350
Description: Chattanooga Christian
School is a co-educational, interdenominational, Christian day school.
The mission of Chattanooga Christian
School is to provide a quality educational program from a Biblical perspective and to prepare students to influence
culture and society for Christ.
Average Number
of Students per Class: 15
Year Founded: 1913
Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition per Student per Year:
PK: $9,500, K-5th grades: $12,500
Religious Affiliation:
Christian/Inter-denominational
Uniforms Required: Yes
Now enrolling for Fall 2011!
Preparing students
to influence culture
and society for Christ...
since 1970
3354 Charger Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
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Description: Bright School is a happy,
nurturing environment where critical
thinking, creative inquiry, intellectual
achievement and a love for learning
prepare children to participate fully as
wise and compassionate citizens of the
world. Bright School values opportunities for curious investigation, hands-on
exploration and creation, cross-age
experiences, celebration, quiet reflection and play.
Calvary Christian School
4601
North Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Fax: (423) 622-0150
Collegedale Academy
4855 College Dr. East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Fax: (423) 396-3363
Email: info@collegedaleacademy.com
www.collegedaleacademy.com
Grades Represented: 9th-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 357
Average Number
of Students per Class: 18
Year Founded: 1892
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh-day Adventist
Tuition per Student per Year:
Constituent: $6,700,
Non-Constituent: $8,440
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Collegedale Academy,
owned and operated by the Seventhday Adventist church, provides education in general and college preparatory
secondary curriculum. Its mission is to
educate, equip, and inspire students
to recognize God’s call, reach out to
others and reveal His truth.
Girls Preparatory
School
205 Island Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7645
Fax: (423) 634-7643
Email: admissions@gps.edu
www.gps.edu
PK: $4,160, Kindergarten: $4,665,
Elementary: $4,800, Middle School:
$5,770, High School: $6,285
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: As a ministry of Grace
Baptist Church, the goal of GBA is to
support the home and church in the
spiritual guidance of our children and
to provide a quality college preparatory
education in a Christian environment.
GBA students participate in a diverse
curriculum with multiple electives
at all levels and are encouraged to
be community-minded and globally
focused.
Hamilton Heights
Christian Academy
Average Number
of Students per Class: 15
2201 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-0597
Fax: (866) 567-4496
Email: hhca@hamiltonheights.net
www.hamiltonheights.net
Year Founded: 1906
Grades Represented: 9th-12th
Religious Affiliation: None
Number of Students Enrolled: 70
Tuition per Student per Year:
$19,530
Average Number of Students per
Class: 13
Uniforms Required: Yes
Year Founded: 1997
Description: GPS is one of the largest
girls’ secondary, independent day
schools in the nation. To become
active world citizens, students engage
in learning that broadens their intellectual horizons and deepens their
understanding of the world’s issues.
Focusing on and teaching to girls’
strengths, faculty members work to
foster both intellect and character. GPS
creates leaders by engaging the mind,
stimulating the spirit, instilling values
and self confidence, and challenging
girls to recognize their membership in
the global community.
Religious Affiliation:
Non-denominational
Grades Represented: 6th-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 608
Grace Baptist Academy
7815 Shallowford Rd.
Chattanooga,
TN 37421
(423) 892-8222
Fax: (423) 892-1194
Email: jmccurdy@gracechatt.org
www.gracechatt.org
• Pre K-12
Christian School
• SACS Accredited
• TSSAA Member
Contact the Office
of Admissions today
at (423) 892-8224
ext. 115 to schedule
a campus tour!
7815 Shallowford Rd. • Chattanooga, TN 37421
www.gracechatt.org
Tuition per Student per Year: $4,000
(Varies by day students and boarders)
Uniforms Required: No
School Description: Hamilton Heights
is a college-preparatory high school
that provides a traditional classroom
environment with an affordable tuition.
Last year’s graduating class earned over
a quarter-million dollars in scholarships.
Hickory Valley
Christian School
6605 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
Fax: 423-894-8665
Email: jexum@hvcs.org
www.hvcs.org
Grades Represented: PK-8th
Number of Students Enrolled: 130
Grades Represented: K4-12th
Average Number of Students per
Class: 10
Number of Students Enrolled: 710
Year Founded: 1980
Average Number
of Students per Class: 16
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Year Founded: 1985
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Tuition per Student per Year:
$2,200-$6,995
Tuition per Student per Year:
Uniforms Required: No
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Description: HVCS is a PK-8th school
that seeks to glorify God by inspiring
the whole child. Hickory Valley Christian
School’s uniqueness is derived from its
individualized approach with a technology focus. HVCS provides academic excellence in a Christ-centered, nurturing
environment. The school is a ministry of
the Hickory Valley Christian Church.
The Honors
Learning Center
5959 Shallowford Rd, Suite 515
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8000
Fax: (423) 892-1800
www.honorsofchattanooga.com
Grades Represented: K-12
Number of Students Enrolled: Varies
thirds of graduates enter college with
Advanced Placement scores meriting
credit hours. McCallie’s spirit is found
in the character of our people and
community, in the interactions between
students and teachers, in the values
which daily define how we live, in our
emphasis on ethical leadership, in our
climate of respect, and in the way that
we appreciate and celebrate boys.
The Montessori
School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Fax: (423) 622-6027
Email: admissions@themontessorischool.net
www.TheMontessoriSchool.net
Grades Represented: 1 year-8th
Student to Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Number of Students Enrolled: 250
Year Founded: 1988
Average Number of Students
per Class: Varies by age and grade
Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition per Student per Year: $38/hour
Uniforms Required: No
School Description: Offering academic
testing for each student before developing a comprehensive program of study
to address the student’s individual
needs, the Honors Learning Center
offers individualized programs in math
and reading as well as homework
support. The school provides remedial
programs to help students catch up in
their studies and enrichment programs
for advanced and gifted students. The
Honors Learning Center offers affordable ACT group student classes as well
as individualized instruction.
McCallie School
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga,
TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Fax: (423) 493-5426
Email: info@mccallie.org
www.mccallie.org
Year Founded: 1973 and then in 2004
founded as a nonprofit
Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition per Student per Year:
$4,455-$6,255
Uniforms Required: No
Description: The Montessori School
is an urban private school using a
hands-on approach to educate children.
At Montessori School, teachers and
parents work together, between home
and school, to help the children learn
and develop to their full potential.
Notre Dame High
School
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Fax: (423) 624-4621
Email: admissions@myndhs.com
www.myndhs.com
Grades Represented: 9th-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 415
Grades Represented:
6th-12th (Day), 9th-12th (Boarding)
Average Number of Students per
Class: 18
Number of Students Enrolled: 880
Year Founded: 1876
Average Number of Students
per Class: 14
Year Founded: 1905
Religious Affiliation:
Non-denominational Christian
Tuition per Student per Year:
Day: $20,245, Boarding: $37,955
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: McCallie is an all-boys
day and boarding school. More than
half of McCallie graduates accept
merit scholarships for college, and two-
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Tuition per Student per Year:
Catholic students: $9,287 (includes
all fees),
Non-Catholic students: $12,249
(includes all fees)
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Serving the Chattanooga
community since 1876 and providing
excellence in Catholic education, Notre
Dame offers a diverse and challenging
college-prep program and welcomes
students of all faiths.
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Oakwood
Christian
Academy
Enroll now
for a brighter
tomorrow
113 Oakwood Street
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 375-7247
Fax: (706) 375-5216
Email: djones@oakwoodbc.org
or lhulsey@oakwoodbc.org
www.oakwoodca.org
423.870.4840
Primrose School of East Brainerd
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Signal Mountain
Christian School
Educating for Life
Grades Represented: Kindergarten-8th
Number of Students Enrolled: 265
Average Number of
Students per Class: 11-14
Year Founded: 1992
Tuition per Student per Year:
PK3-PK4: $3,800,
Kindergarten-5th grade: $4,100,
6th-8th grade: $4,600,
High School: $5,600
Description: Ooltewah Adventist
Kindergarten and School is a Christcentered, kid-focused, Seventh-day
Adventist school.
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: OCA represents excellence in education from a biblical worldview and maintains a serious academic
focus while still enjoying a unique family
atmosphere. Students consistently
score in the 90th percentiles on standardized testing.
Our Lady
of Perpetual
Help Catholic
School
505 South Moore Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
Fax: (423) 622-2016
Email: theresahennen@catholicweb.com
www.myolph.com
Number of Students Enrolled: 296
Year Founded: 1937
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
886-1115
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh-day Adventist
Tuition per Student per Year:
K-4th grade: $4,500,
5th-8th grade: $4,650
Average Number of Students per
Class: 15
Grades K-5
Number of Students Enrolled: 101
Religious Affiliation: Baptist,
Ministry of Oakwood Baptist Church
Grades Represented: Kindergarten-8th
smcstn.org
9209 Amos Road
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Fax: (423) 238-4577
Email: ooltewahsda@comcast.net
www.oaksonline.net
Grades Represented: PK3-10th, 11th
grade in 2011, and 12th grade in 2012
Average Number of Students
per Class: 12
Primrose School of Hixson
Ooltewah
Adventist
Kindergarten
& School
Uniforms Required: Yes
Primrose
School of
East Brainerd
& Hixson
1619 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-5584
Fax: (423) 499-9846
Email: hmiller@priomroseeastbrainerd.
com www.primroseeastbrainerd.com
1985 Northpoint Blvd.
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-4840
Fax: (423) 870-9447
Email: ctownsend@primrosehixson.com
www.primrosehixson.com
Grades Represented: Infants-PK
Average Number of
Students Enrolled: 100+
Average Number of
Students per Class: Varies by age
Year Founded: East Brainerd: 1993,
Hixson: 1995
Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition per Student per Year: Varies
by classroom and full or part-time
Tuition per Student per Year: $4,567
Uniforms Required: Yes, PK only
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Primrose School blends
accredited curriculum that is teacher
directed with a child-initiated approach
called “Balanced Learning.” Primrose
School lets the particular interests of
each child serve as the springboard to
healthy social, emotional, physical and
academic development.
Description: The mission of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Catholic School and
faith community is to provide a Catholic
education that fosters a relationship
with God and enables students to
become confident, lifelong learners.
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Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga’s oldest non-public school, has been named one of
America’s Top 50 Catholic secondary schools by the Catholic High School Honor Roll. The
Honor Roll acknowledges those schools that best maintain high academic standards, uphold
their Catholic identity, and prepare students to actively engage the world. Notre Dame is a
college preparatory high school welcoming students of all faiths.
Signal
Mountain
Christian
School
experience. Classes are small to allow
children to learn through discovery exercising their giftedness, individuality,
and styles of learning.
1200 Mountain Creek
Road, Suite 300
Chattanooga,
TN 37405
(423) 877-9711
Fax: (423) 876-0398
Email: akinsey@sceniclandschool.org
www.sceniclandschool.org
2502 Fairmount Pike
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-1115
Fax: (423) 886-1115
Email: smcs@smcstn.org
www.smcstn.org
Silverdale
Baptist
Academy
Grades Represented: K-8th
Average Number of
Students per Class: 10
7236 Bonny Oaks Dr.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Fax: (423) 648-7600
Email: development@silverdaleba.org
www.silverdaleacademy.com
Year Founded: 1998
Year Founded: 1999
Religious Affiliation:
Non-denominational
Grades Represented: PK-12th
Tuition per Student per Year:
K-2nd: $4,000, 3rd-5th grade: $4,500
Average Number of Students per
Class: 18
Uniforms Required: Yes
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Description: Signal Mountain Christian
School exists to assist Christian parents
in educating their children to better
understand God’s Word and His world.
The combined emphasis on academic
excellence and spiritual training creates
an outstanding elementary school
Tuition per Student per Year:
Elementary: $5,835, Middle: $6,533,
High: $6,999
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Scenic Land
School Number of Students Enrolled: 17
Average Number of
Students per Class: 8
Year Founded: 1966
Religious Affiliation: None
Tuition per Student per Year: $13,500
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Scenic Land School
provides an environment of individualized learning experiences that enables
students with learning differences to
develop intellectually, spiritually, socially,
and physically.
Grades Represented: K-5th
Number of Students Enrolled: 62
Number of Students Enrolled: 955+
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Silverdale Baptist Academy is a Christ-centered college prepa-
ratory academy. The school’s mission
is to partner with families in providing
an environment of academic excellence
through a Biblical worldview. Silverdale
is a member of TSSAA and is accredited
by ACSI and SACS. Silverdale Baptist
Academy also provides students with
learning challenges an opportunity to
flourish with its Specialized Academics
Department.
Siskin Early
Learning
Centers
Siskin Early Learning Centers Downtown
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1700
Fax: (423) 648-1780
Siskin Early Learning Center East Brainerd
1602 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 643-4059
Fax: (423) 643-4068
Email: siskin.mail@siskin.org
www.siskin.org
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Grades Represented:
6 weeks-6 years (PK)
Year Founded: 1868
Average Number of Students per
Class: 12
$15,400, Upper School (Day): $15,570
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
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Number of Students Enrolled:
per Student per Year:
Downtown: 145, East Brainerd:
141
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Boarding: $37,350, Middle School:
Pre-K through 5th grade
Year Founded: 1950
Religious Affiliation: None
Uniforms Required: No
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Description: St. Andrew’s-Sewanee
3.625” x 4.8125”
School is a private, coeducational, day
Tuition per Student per Year: Contact
the Early Learning Centers for tuition rates
Uniforms Required: No
Description: Siskin Children’s Institute
operates two centers that educate
children with developmental disabilities,
such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy
and autism spectrum disorders, as
well as typically developing children. A
team of special educators, therapists,
researchers and nurses work together
to provide a broad range of programs
and services.
... where the love of learning takes root.
To learn more about St. Nicholas,
visit stns.org or contact Admission
Director Barbara Dawkins at
(423) 899-1999 or bdawkins@stns.org
Learn how your child
can cultivate a love
of learning that
lasts a lifetime.
Standifer Gap
SDA School
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Fax: (423) 664-4891
Email: standifergapsda@yahoo.com
Year Founded: 1960
Number of Students Enrolled: 80
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Average Number of
Students per Class: 16
Tuition per Student per Year:
Parish: $1,500/year,
Out of Parish Catholics: $4,900/year,
Non Catholic: $7,400/year. All students
pay an additional annual fee of $500.
Uniforms Required: Yes
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Number of Students Enrolled: 369
Grades Represented: PK-8th
Tuition per Student per Year: $4,300,
Varies by day student/boarder and grade
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Grades Represented:
Preschool, 3rd-8th
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St. Jude School
930 Ashland Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-6022
Fax: (423) 875-8920
Email: ketherton@stjudechattanooga.org
www.stjudechattanooga.org/school
Average Number of Students
per Class: 14
Year Founded: 1948
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and boarding college preparatory school
that offers students an innovative curriculum. Students enjoy small classes,
an award-winning arts program, sports
and recreational opportunities, and
access to the facilities of the University
of the South. Typically, 95 percent or
more of graduates enroll directly into
four-year colleges and universities.
Description: Standifer Gap SDA School
operates in cooperation with the
Georgia-Cumberland Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists. Students enjoy
the advantage of low teacher-student
ratios providing individualized instruction
in an inviting environment.
St. Andrew’sSewanee
School
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Fax: (931) 598-0039
Email: sbergman@sasweb.org
www.sasweb.org
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: At St. Jude School, a
strong core curriculum, dedicated
faculty, extracurricular activities, enthusiastic parental involvement, and most
importantly the ability to serve and
honor God, make the school unique. At
St. Jude School, students learn, pray
and play.
St. Nicholas
School
7525
Min Tom Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Fax: (423) 899-0109
Email: bdawkins@stns.org
www.stns.org
Grades Represented: PK-5th
Grades Represented: 6th-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 200
Number of Students Enrolled: 270
Student to Teacher Ration: 7:1
Average Number of
Students per Class: 14
Year Founded: 1958
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
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Preparatory School
4995 North Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
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Tuition per Student per Year:
$9,262 - $12,455
Uniforms Required: No
Description: St. Nicholas addresses
the whole, integrated development of
the child and facilitates the unfolding
of self-confident, independent learners.
Its philosophy values diversity, fosters
critical thinking among students, and
uses age-appropriate approaches to
meet the spiritual, intellectual and
physical needs of children.
St. Peter’s Episcopal
School
848 Ashland
Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 870-1794
Fax: (423) 877-2604
Email: rhill@stpeters.org
www.saintpetersschool.net
Grades Represented: PK3-5th
Number of Students Enrolled: 190
Average Number of Students
per Class: 16
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Year Founded: 1963
Number of Students Enrolled: 215
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Average Number of Students per
Class: 9
Tuition per Student per Year:
$4,000-$8,600 (varies by grade)
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: The goal of St. Peters’
Episcopal School is to celebrate each
child as they become their own unique
person by discovering and using their
gifts. The school’s programs create
the space for that to happen, and it is
called “education with love,” hence the
school motto of “Learning to Love and
Loving to Learn.”
Tennessee
Christian
Preparatory
School
4995 North Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
Fax: (423) 476-4974
Email: ksuits@tcpsk12.org
www.tcpsk12.org
Grades Represented: PS-12th
Year Founded: 1997
Religious Affiliation:
Inter-denominational
Tuition per Student per Year:
Kindergarten: $6600, 1st–5th grade:
$6,900, 6th–8th grade: $7,245,
9th–12th grade: $7,935.
Tuition Assistance is available
at all grade levels.
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: TCPS’s Stanford Achievement Test scores were high enough
to qualify for National Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence recognition. The
best curriculum is used to ensure
outstanding academic growth. On average, Lower School works three grade
levels ahead. Upper School students
are introduced to Latin, logic and have
a number of AP courses available.
Learning occurs in a warm, caring
environment where most educators
have degrees in their discipline.
Tennessee
Temple
Academy
1907 Bailey Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 493-4337
Fax: (480) 654-3492
Email: jbrellenthin@tntempleacademy.com
www.tntempleacademy.com
Grades Represented: K2-12th
Number of Students Enrolled: 140
Average Number of Students
per Class: 12
Year Founded: 1951
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Tuition per Student per Year: Elementary: $4,600, Middle School: $4,800,
High School: $5,000
Uniforms Required: Yes
Description: Tennessee Temple
Academy is a private, Christian school
located near downtown Chattanooga.
TTA’s curriculum gives a strong academic
foundation through a Christian worldview.
The Academy is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS) as well as the Association
of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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Silverdale Baptist Academy
Super Seahawk Camp
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Primrose Schools
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Summer Camp Profiles
Alpine Camp
for Boys
P.O. Box 297
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-4404
Email: summer@alpinecamp.com
www.alpinecamp.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Boys, Ages 7–15
(Grades 1st – 9th)
Programs Offered: Team sports, Project
Adventure (ropes course), climbing, riflery,
archery, kayaking, canoeing, water park,
swimming, crafts, tennis, horseback, physical training, wilderness skills, disc sports,
fly fishing, mountain biking, guitar, drums
$ Cost: Junior Camp (11 days): $2,200;
First and second term (26 days): $4,150
Description: Situated on the crest of
Lookout Mountain, Alpine Camp’s usual
schedule of activities is interspersed with
such events as the Fourth of July celebration,
Mountain Day celebration, and a trip day.
Bachman
Academy
SummerQuest
414 Brymer Creek Road
McDonald, TN 37353
(423) 479-4523
Email: admissions@bachmanacademy.org
www.bachmanacademy.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 12–19
(Grades 6th–12th)
Programs Offered: Fun academic activities
in the morning, adventure in the afternoon
crew, and swimming. Day programs include
“Raider Days” fun and enrichment camps,
specialized sport clinics, and the “All
Sports” day camp for kids who want to try a
variety of sports.
$ Cost: $145–$500, depending on the
session
Description: A wide array of both boarding
and day programs are offered all summer
long. Highly individualized programs ensure
every child will make the most out of summer. Programs include traditional day camp
activities; cooking, sailing, individual sports
clinics, art, dance, and many more.
Belvoir Christian
Academy
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 987-8774
Email: daycare@bcalions.org
www.bcalions.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both,
Ages 3 years–8th grade
Programs Offered: Preschool, elementary
and middle school day camps
$ Cost: PreK: $110/week; K–8th: $140/
week, includes field trips; partial and daily
rates available for all ages.
Description: BCA summer camp has many
Christ-centered, fun-filled activities that
last all summer long including field trips,
swimming, sports, games, arts, preschool
gymnastics and more. Campers are offered
a hot lunch on non-field trip days.
$ Cost: Call for rates.
Boyd Buchanan
Description: Nestled between Cleveland
and Chattanooga, Tennessee, SummerQuest at Bachman Academy is an overnight
camp for kids who need to maintain
academic support throughout the summer
but still want a fun camp experience.
4626 Bonnieway Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-6177
Email: greynold@bbschool.org
www.bbschool.org/become/
SummerCamps.aspx
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Grades K–12th
Baylor School
171 Baylor
School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8505 ext. 336 or
(423) 757-2616
Email: carol_huckaby@baylorschool.org
www.baylorschool.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–18
Programs Offered: Boarding programs
include “Baylor All Sports Camp” and
specialized camps in lacrosse, soccer,
Programs Offered: Basketball, volleyball,
soccer, baseball, softball, cheerleading,
football, sports, agility/fitness, wrestling,
gymnastics, athletic prep, performing arts,
photography, art, biology, Train your Brain,
Destination Science, ACT WizKid, and
more.
$ Cost: $50–$195
Description: Boyd-Buchanan offers summer enrichment programs that are taught
with engaging learning activities by faculty
members for students of all ages.
Bright School
1950 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Email: jwilburn@brightschool.com
www.brightschool.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Grades PK–5th
Programs Offered: PreK Camp: a first
camp experience for 3 and 4 years; Co-ed
Day Camp: each week a different theme;
Specialty camps: offering opportunities in
school readiness, math, science, technology and more
$ Cost: Varies by session
Description: Bright School summer camp
celebrates summer in big ways. The summer programs allow children to thrive in a
supportive, creative environment.
Challenger
Learning
Center Cosmic
Space Quest
UTC Challenger
Learning Center
855 East 5th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 425-4126
Email: Jennifer-L-Dillard@utc.edu
www.utc.edu/Outreach/ChallengerCenter/
SummerCamp
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 4–14
Programs Offered: Half-day Mini Quest
(Ages 4 & 5), One-day Planet Exploration
(Rising 1st–3rd graders), Two-day Mars Quest
(Rising 4th–5th graders), Five-day Universe
Exploration (Rising 5th–8th graders)
$ Cost: Mini Quest: $35,
Planet Exploration: $60, Mars Quest: $100,
Universe Exploration: $275
Description: Challenger Learning Center
Cosmic Space Quests offer children the
opportunity to explore math and science in
a space-themed camp environment.
Chattanooga
Christian School
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Email: tloyal@ccsk12.com
www.ccsk12.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Grades K–12th
Programs Offered: Academics, arts
and athletics
$ Cost: Varies
Description: Visit the school’s website
www.ccsk12.com for details of the
various summer camp opportunities.
Chattanooga
Nature
Center
400 Garden Road
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 821-1160
Email: kwaggener@chattnature.org
www.chattanooganaturecenter.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5 and up
Programs Offered: Canoeing, hiking,
native animals and plants, fishing, crafts,
and animal encounters
$ Cost: Call for information.
Description: Campers will explore nature
through exciting nature activities, games,
hikes and live animal encounters. Some
age groups will also go on a wild cave tour,
mountain biking, canoeing, and spend the
night in tents at the nature center.
Chattanooga Theatre
Centre’s Summer
Theatre Academy
400 River St.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 267-8538 ext. 238
Email: chuck@theatrecentre.com
www.theatrecentre.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–17
Programs Offered: Stories to Stage (Ages
5–7), Acting the Script, Creating Plays,
Performance Training (Ages 8–11); Acting,
Directing, Comedy, Performance Training
(Ages 12–17)
$ Cost: $100–$650
Description: Camps are one to four-week
programs in age-appropriate classes. The
youngest students turn well-known stories
into plays. Older actors learn to create their
own material in comedy or work with written text to develop dynamic performances.
Creative
Discovery
Museum
321 Chestnut St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 756-2738
Email: nbm@cdmfun.org
www.cdmfun.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both,
4 Years–5th grade
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EXPERIENCE!BAYLOR
SUMMER CAMP 2011 ! June 6 – July 29
Want Maximum Fun?
Then get ready
for our awesome summer camps! In addition to activities
kids love, you can count on Baylor camps to provide: Flexibility: A huge variety of offerings and schedules to match
your child’s interests. Expertise: The area’s top coaches and instructors. Enrichment: The opportunity to try
something new, such as dance or art classes, robotics,
cooking (with visits to our very own organic garden), and
even sailing!
AVA Art Camp...Once again, popular Association for
Visual Arts camps are partnering with Baylor Summer
Programs to offer kids and teens a variety of art and film
activities. Baylor’s amazing art facilities combined with
individualized instruction by professional artists make
this the place for creative minds to mingle! Sports Clinics! Baylor’s sports clinics offer individualized instruction
and fundamentals in skill development and teamwork to
increase both confidence and ability.
Register by March 31 to take advantage of Early Bird discounts!
Call (423) 757-2616 or visit www.baylorschool.org for easy online registration.
Maximum Fun
A summer adventure for ages 4 through 17.
Camp Juliette Low, Inc.
Atop Beautiful Lookout Mountain In Cloudland, Georgia
For Girls 7-17
Activities:
Horseback riding
Ropes Course
Climbing Wall
Archery
Tennis
Hiking
Overnights
Sailing
Canoeing
Swimming
Diving
Crafts
OLS
Campfires
One and Two week
sessions available
June 5 July 30, 2011
We have a brochure and DVD available by request.
You can contact us the following ways:
Winter Address: P.O. Box 5113, Marietta, GA 30061
Phone: 770-428-1062
FAX: 770-428-1302
Website: www.CJL.org Email: info@CJL.org
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Hickory Valley
Christian School
6605 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
Email: knichols@hvcs.org
www.hvcs.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 3 years–5th grade
Programs Offered: Specialty camps, enrichment
programs, and weekly themes focusing on athletics, fine arts, technology, world cultures, science,
health, philanthropy, Bible, and much more
$ Cost: $110/week, part-time rates and
discounts available
at Notre Dame
SPORTS • FINE ARTS • ACADEMIC
Learn more at
www.myndhs.com
SuMMER
CAMP
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423 624-4618
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Summer at GPS
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 6–18
Programs Offered: Half days for 4–5
year olds, full day camps for K –2nd
grade and 3rd–5th grade
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-3457
Email: summerprograms@gps.edu
www.gps.edu
$ Cost: $125
Description: Each weekly adventure is
focused around a theme. Special snacks,
crafts, group projects, and more make
each week an entirely new experience.
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 4–17
Programs Offered: Day and
athletic camps, academic and
enrichment courses
$ Cost: $145–$750
First Cumberland
Day Players
1505 N. Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-2556
Email: amberfcp@gmail.com
www.firstcumberland.com
Boys, Girls, or Both: Both, Ages 6–13
(Rising 1st–8th graders)
Programs Offered: Outdoor recreation,
swimming, games, chapel and musical
opportunities
Description: Camp Kaleidoscope introduces Pre-K through rising fourth grade day
campers to art, dance, theatre, science and
athletics. Bruiser Camp participants (4th
through 7th grade) experience adventures
on and off campus, where activities range
from art and adventure to science and
sports. Athletic camps provide lessons
and coaching, and academic courses offer
review and/or full credit for middle and
upper school grade levels.
$ Cost: $900
Hanover
Gallery
Description: The Day Players Program
is a ministry that provides a fun, loving
and well-supervised Christian camp for
children who need support and care
during the summer.
111 Frazier Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 648-0533
Email: mmpeirano@comcast.net
www.hanovergallery.blogspot.com
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Honors
Learning Center
5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 515
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8000
Email: dwelch@honorsofchattanooga.com
www.honorsofchattanooga.com
Notre Dame High School
$ Cost: Non-members: $195,
Members: $160
Description: Hickory Valley offers a loving
Christian environment where children can enjoy
their summer vacation and explore creative ways
to learn about the world around them. Theme
weeks and specialty camps allow children the
opportunity to learn and grow in many different
educational areas.
Programs Offered: Creative Exploration
through Painting including workshops.
Description: Camps explore different
painting topics and include small groups.
Quality materials are used and the camps
are artist led.
Heartland
Therapeutic
Riding
Horse Camp
975 Wooten Road
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-2299
Email: shyatt@heartland-ranch.org
www.heartland-ranch.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–22
Programs Offered: Therapeutic riding,
recreational riding, riding lessons, various
horse programs, arts and crafts
$ Cost: $200/week
Description: Heartland specializes in
group activities for children and adults of
all abilities, including those with autism,
ADD/ADHD, Fragile X, Down Syndrome, those developmentally delayed or
high risk, foster children, abused children
and typically developing children.
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Elementary and middle
school ages
Programs Offered: Academics – small, group
math and phonics foundation classes
$ Cost: Varies by program
Camp Description: Math camps cover basic
concepts such as whole number operations,
decimals, fractions and integers. Phonics camps
provide beginning readers with the necessary
building blocks in order to develop a solid reading
background.
Hunter Summer
Art Camp
Hunter Museum of
American Art
10 Bluff View
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 752-2051
Email: enoseworthy@huntermuseum.org
www.huntermuseum.org/learn/hunter-kids/
summer-camp/
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 4–12
Programs Offered: Eight weeks of themed, weeklong day camps in June and July
$ Cost: $80–$200
Description: Camps incorporate art making,
physical activity and local field trips to local parks
and organizations. Each week of camp closes
with an art exhibition where campers share their
hard work and creativity with family and friends.
Camp
Joe Joe’s
The Clay Pot
1311 Hanover Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 265-2007
Email: theclaypotriverview@comcast.net
www.dirtfromtheclaypot.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–12
Programs Offered: Photo shoots, making
party hats, designing flip flops, gift making,
and much more
$ Cost: $125/child for three half-day sessions
Description: Kids learn about fresh flowers
and plants, create their own arrangements,
make crafts and much more. Instructors
are Joe Jumper, owner of the Clay Pot and
Education Specialist Nikki Russell.
Camp Juliette Low
August–May
P.O. Box 5113
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 428-1062
June–July
321 Camp Juliette Low Road
Cloudland, GA 30731
(706) 862-2169
Email: info@CJL.org
www.CJL.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Girls, Ages 7–17
fun. McCallie’s excellent facilities, camp directors who are McCallie coaches and faculty
members, and McCallie and GPS students as
counselors create a summer experience that
will result in a lifetime of memories.
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Email: admissions@themontessorischool.net
www.TheMontessoriSchool.net
Boys, Girls or Both: Both,
Ages 1 year–8th grade
Programs Offered: Day Camp with special
classes offered trough out the day
$ Cost: Starting at $120/week, depending on
age and hours
Description: Each age level has a schedule
designed specifically for them. The schedule
includes field trips, water play, art projects,
and so much more. Space is limited so
register early.
Mystery Dog
Ranch
975 Wooten Road
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-5559
Email: riding@mysterydogranch.com
www.mysterydogranch.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 7–17
$ Cost: One week: $695; Two weeks:
$1,355; Counselor in training: $1,025
$ Cost: Day camp: $250– $325 (Overnight
accommodations are available if needed.
Call or email for pricing.)
McCallie
School
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 493-5886
Email: wce@mccallie.org
www.summer.mccallie.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–16
Programs Offered: Sports and activities
camps: First Camp, Day Camp; Individual
sports: baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, wrestling, swim
lessons; Enrichment: art, debate, robotics,
animation, fly-fishing, golf, sailing; Overnight
camps: McCallie Sports Camp, lacrosse,
soccer and tennis
$ Cost: $150–$400, depending on the camp
and length of session (one or two weeks)
Description: Campers from age five and up
develop new skills, hone old ones, learn the
value of teamwork and cooperation and have
Open House: March 15 & April 19 – 5:30pm
Each week all campers enjoy art, music, swimming and a field trip.
In addition, you may choose to add enrichments such as:
Programs Offered: Horseback riding,
swimming, diving, sailing, canoeing, project adventure, climbing wall, archery, tennis, outdoor
living skills, crafts, hiking, campfire, cookouts,
overnights, singing and making new friends
Description: From Camp Juliette Low’s
original 10-acre tract in 1922, the mountain
top camp has now grown to 340 acres.
One and two-week sessions are available
through June and July. Tradition lives on in
many class activities, enriched by occasional
field trips and the climbing wall.
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ART CAMPS • SWIMMING LESSONS • SPORTS CAMPS
MATH / SCIENCE / COMPUTER CLASSES • SPANISH & GERMAN
CAMP OFFICE: (423) 894-6485 OR (423) 899-1999
kLeckenby@stns.org • www.stns.org
CAMP HOURS: 7AM-6PM
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Programs Offered: Disciplines include English riding, Western riding and timed events.
Trail rides include scenic riding in and around
creeks with Gymkhana games in the pasture.
Description: The day consists of riding lessons
in the morning, swimming, lunch, horse care,
and afternoon pasture riding and games.
Notre Dame High
“Discover
the Spirit”
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Email: summercamp@myndhs.com
www.myndhs.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Rising
Kindergarten–Rising 9th grade
Programs Offered: Sports camps, fine arts
camps, academic enrichment and spiritual
enrichment
$ Cost: $75–$225, depending on camp
selection
Description: Notre Dame offers half-day and
full-day programs that focus on athletic skill
development, fine arts instruction, academic
enrichment and spiritual enrichment. The mission
of Notre Dame’s Summer Camp is to provide
recreational, educational and spiritual activities
in an environment which embraces religious,
academic, cultural and economic diversity.
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McCallie School
Creative Discovery Museum
Camp Juliette Low
First Cumberland Day Players
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Valley View Ranch
Equestrian Camp
Challenger Learning Center
Cosmic Space Quest
tre Centre’s
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Hunter Summer Art Cam
Riverview Camp for Girls
Montessori Day
Camp
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
Hickory Valley Christian School
Camp Joe Joe's
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1985 Northpoint Blvd.
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-4840
Email: ctownsend@primrosehixson.com
www.primrosehixson.com
Our Lady of
Perpetual
Help School
505 South Moore Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
Email: ksumrell@catholicweb.com
www.myolph.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 5–11
Programs Offered: 5 day/week all
summer
$ Cost: Varies
Boys, Girls or Both:
Both, PK4–Rising 8th grade
Programs Offered: Football, Stepping-Up
to Kindergarten, art, volleyball, music,
drama, soccer, cheerleading, Fun With
Nature, web design
$ Cost: $75–$125/session (Cost varies)
Description: We invite campers from PreK through incoming 8th grade to join OLPH
for camps that focus on enrichment, sports
and the arts. A team of staff members is
ready to make your child’s summer fun
and exciting.
Primrose
Schools
1619 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-5584
Email: hmiller@primroseeastbrainderd.com
www.primroseeastbrainerd.com
Description: Summer camp themes
include Expedition Summer where
explorers embark on a quest for summer
fun; Destination Science where explorers
embark on scientific adventures; Dig! Stir!
Chomp! where explorers dig in the garden,
stir together ingredients, and then chomp
up the fruits of their labor.
Riverview
Camp for Girls
skills, arts and crafts, Riverview
Refinement, knitting and more
$ Cost: One week: $1,270;
Two weeks: $2,375
Silverdale Baptist
Academy Super
Seahawk Camp
Description: On top of Lookout Mountain,
Camp Riverview is only 45 minutes south
of Chattanooga. The camp’s mission statement is “To provide Camping Excellence
in a Christian Environment that promotes
adventure, inspiration, character and
confidence!”
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 7–13
Programs Offered: Basketball, football,
baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer
Scenic Land
School
$ Cost: $150
Description: Super Seahawk camp is a
four-day camp in which boys participate in
basketball, football, baseball, and soccer.
Girls participate in basketball, softball,
volleyball, and soccer.
1200 Mountain Creek
Road, Suite 300
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 877-9711
Email: akinsey@sceniclandschool.org
www.sceniclandschool.org
Camp Skyline
Ranch
757 County Road 614
Mentone, AL 35984
(800) 882-0722
Email: info@riverviewcamp.com
www.riverviewcamp.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both,
Rising 1st–8th graders
Boys, Girls or Both: Girls, Ages 6–16
Description: Scenic Land School will be
introducing a new five-week program
focusing on reading, written language and
math. The teachers will use a multisensory language program based on the
Orton-Gillingham approach.
Programs Offered: Reading, written
language and mathematics
Cost: Call school for more information.
Programs Offered: Riding (both English
and Western), swimming in heated pool,
tennis, ropes course, climbing tower,
canoeing, golf, archery, riflery, gymnastics,
cheerleading, dance, sports, outdoor living
7236 Bonny
Oaks Dr.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Email: arogers@silverdaleba.com
www.silverdalebaptistacademy.com
P.O. Box 287
4888 Alabama Hwy 117
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-4001 or 1-800-448-9279
Email: info@campskyline.com
www.campskyline.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Girls, Ages 6–16
Programs Offered: Circus, horseback
riding, ropes course, climbing tower,
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Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Crafts, food vendors, homemade ice cream and various
types of entertainment are scheduled for the event.
Admission: Two Day Pass $5 • One Day $3
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Various exhibits and demonstrations displaying the history, people and
practices of the dairy industry will keep audiences entertained for hours.
Bring the kids for a
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General Camps: Day Camp, First Camp,
Swim Lessons
Athletic Camps: Baseball, Basketball,
Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Limited Enrollment Camps: Art, Debate,
Fly Fishing, Golf, Paintball, Sailing, Robotics
Excellent Facilities. Caring Adults.
Enthusiastic Counselors.
A summer your child will cherish.
summer.mccallie.org
423.493.5852
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Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 4–12
Programs Offered: Equestrian Camp
Programs Offered: Aquatots (ages 4–5),
Tadpoles (ages 5–6), Polliwogs (ages
7–8), Treefrogs (ages 7–8), Bullfrogs
(ages 9-10),
and Eco-Explorers (ages 11-12)
$ Cost: $1,375–$2,750
$ Cost: $85–$270, varies by Member/
Non-member and age group
Description: A camp for 60 girls for one to nine
weeks, this 600-acre camp includes English riding,
Western riding, barrels, vaulting, and trails. CHA
instructors teach beginner to advanced riders, and
girls spend 4–6 hours daily with their own horse.
Description: Sponsored by Mayfield Dairy
Farms, the Tennessee Aquarium Summer
Camp activities are developed for specific
age groups that include educational handson activities, field trips, outdoor activities,
Aquarium sleepovers and more.
Camp Vesper Point
TCPS Champ Camp
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Grades 7th–10th
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
4995 North Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
Email: lbennett@tcpsk12.org
www.tcpsk12.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both
Programs Offered: Golf, softball, soccer,
football, cheerleading, baseball, track,
basketball and volleyball
3216 Lee Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 648-7936
Email: cvp@vesperpoint.org
www.vesperpoint.org
Programs Offered: Swimming, water skiing,
blobbing, canoes/kayaks, tennis, Frisbee, crafts,
volleyball, fishing, baseball, guitar, many other
group game and fun
$ Cost: $475/week
Description: The First Presbyterian Church of
Chattanooga presents the teachings of Christ
to young people with a week packed with fun,
excitement and the opportunity to experience
life changes.
$ Cost: $75 per camp
Description: Children can participate in
a variety of sports camps, which are led
by TCPS varsity coaches.
Tennessee Valley
Railroad
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musical theater, swimming, arts &
crafts, painting, tennis, sports. trash can
band, gymnastics, dance, golf, leadership training, canoeing, archery, riflery,
mountain biking, and glee
$ Cost: 2 weeks: $2,650, 1 week: $1,420
Description: Enriching young girls in
God, relationships and self since 1947,
Camp Skyline has been a home for
generations of campers.
St. Andrew’s - Sewanee
School (SAS) Summer
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Email: sassummer@sasweb.org
www.sasweb.org/summer
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 6 and up
Programs Offered: Camp SAS
(traditional day camp), basketball,
soccer, volleyball, outdoor and naturalist
workshops, Shakerag workshops (Adult
Arts Intensives – Residential)
$ Cost: Varies
Description: SAS Summer offers a variety
of day camps, one-day workshops, and
an adult residential arts program. All
programs take place on St. Andrew’sSewanee School’s 550-acre woodland
campus atop the Cumberland Plateau.
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St. Nicholas
School
7525 Min Tom Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894- 6485
Email: kleckenby@stns.org
www.stns.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 4–12 in camp,
Ages 13–15 in camp leadership program
Programs Offered: Soccer camp, local field
trips, classes in art and music, swimming and
enrichment classes that include math and
science, ballet, art, golf, softball, cross country,
reading, Spanish, computer, and Taekwondo
$ Cost: $50 registration, $135/week
Description: This program challenges the
imagination, encourages self-directed initiative, and develops leadership skills in children.
Fun opportunities for learning by discovery
through active child-centered experiences are
an important part of the program. St. Nicholas
staff members help children set limits, develop
self control, and foster friendships that promote trust, sharing and openness.
Tennessee
Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga TN, 37402
(423) 785- 4176
www.tnaqua .org/Education/
SummerCamp
East Chattanooga Depot
2202 N. Chamberlain Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 894-8028 Ext. 13
Email: info@tvrail.com
www.tvrail.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 13–17
Programs Offered: Instruction on all
aspects of railroading
$ Cost: $300 (includes lunch each day)
Description: Camp will include learning
railroad terms, signals, how steam and
diesel engines work, and the history of
trains. There will also be a Blacksmithing
demonstration, field trips, and guest speakers. Campers will also have the opportunity
to be a tour guide on a Missionary Ridge
Local train trip. Students will also participle
in a group project overseen by the shop
foreman that may include, washing a train
car, painting a caboose, or another project
deemed acceptable by the foreman. Along
with these hands on experiences, students
will also participle in a field trip on Saturday.
Valley View Ranch
Equestrian
Camp
606 Valley View Ranch Rd.
Cloudland, GA 30731
(706) 862-2231
Email: info@valleyviewranch.com
www.valleyviewranch.com
Boys, Girls or Both: Girls, Ages 8–17
YMCA Camp Ocoee
111 YMCA Drive
Ocoee, TN 37361
(423) 338-5588
Email: info@campocoee.com
www.campocoee.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Ages 7–17
Programs Offered: Traditional Resident Camp
featuring canoeing, archery, mountain biking,
high ropes course, climbing tower, horseback
riding, water skiing, swimming, and more
$ Cost: $565/week
Description: Located in the Cherokee National
Forest on Lake Ocoee, a week at Camp Ocoee
is a life changing experience. The Christian
values learned and the confidence gained by
participants becomes a way of life.
YMCA Camps
7 Area Locations Serving
Hamilton, Bradley
& Rhea Counties, along with
North Georgia
301 W. 6th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 266-YMCA
Email: hburns@ymcachattanooga.org
www.ymcachattanooga.org
Boys, Girls or Both: Both, Grades K–8th
Programs Offered: Traditional Day Camp, Teen
Camp, Kinder Camp, Sunshine (Special Needs)
Camp, Art Experience, Cheerleading Camp,
Sport-A-Day Camp, Splash Camp, Counselor-inTraining, Adventure Camp, and more
$ Cost: Y Members: $95/week,
Non-members: $125/week
Description: Campers experience the adventure and
excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends,
and express their growing independence under the
supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff.
Wedding
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Fashions
134 39 Wedding
Tips
Courtney Spahn Paris is a pharmacist at
Walgreens, and Brennan Paris is a regional
marketing rep for Johnson & Johnson, CMGA.
The Parises live in North Chattanooga and were
married at First Presbyterian Church of Dalton
on January 30, 2010.
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Lo c a l B r i d a l
H
eather Houser is a childcare
assistant at Battle Academy
and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She
is the daughter of Pam and Rusty
Houser of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
Heather is engaged to Jacob McNabb,
a sales representative for ProMed
and a graduate of the University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is the
son of Cindy and David McNabb of
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
Heather is wearing an Allure Couture gown exclusively available at
Boutique Couture complete with a
veil also from Boutique Couture. The
lace gown has a scalloped neckline
and v-shaped back, and the empire
waist is accented with a Swarovski
crystal broach detail. Her bouquet of
hydrangea, roses, calla lilies, tulips,
silver tree, eucalyptus and privet berry was designed by Divine Designs.
Make-up artistry for Heather provided by Luminous Beauty Boutique,
Chattanooga's eco-conscious spa.
photo by med dement
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T
yler Clinton T hurston is a
graduate of the University of
Tennessee and currently a full-time
graduate student at Mississippi
State University. She is the daughter
of Emily C. and Jerry Thurston of
Signal Mountain. Tyler is engaged
to William Andrew Arthur Jeffrey,
a financial advisor at Northwestern
Mut ua l and a g raduate of t he
University of Tennessee. His parents are Mary and Andrew Jeffrey
of Marion, Massachusetts.
Tyler is wearing a Paloma Blanca
gown from Monica’s. The strapless
dress features a silk duchess satin
bodice with a band at the natural
waist and a broach at the center.
The A-line skirt is covered with organza cabbage roses and flows into a
sweep train. The Malis-Henderson
beaded, scalloped-edge veil and
jeweled headpiece are also from
Monica’s. Her hand-tied bouquet
of purple kale, green cymbidium
orchids, and eggplant purple calla
lillies wrapped in magnolia was
designed by Social Graces.
photo by med dement
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A
Dream Come True at
A
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fter law school and taking
the Bar exam, I had one
month before I began working, and
I planned almost my entire wedding
in that month.
I knew I wanted a beautiful
outdoor Chattanooga wedding and
a reception that would allow me to
enjoy the day along with my family
and friends. I knew that I needed to
work with people who could respond
quickly and who I could trust to take
care of all the details.
Both led me to Grandview and
Rock City’s Pavilion where we had a
wonderful experience!
Our wedding ceremony at
Grandview was intimate and beautiful. The staff took care of so many
details – food, drinks, servers. They
were fabulous! From the very beginning they were helpful in the planning. We were able to sample food
from previous wedding menus, and
they made sure we had exactly what
we wanted. I was able to completely
relax knowing everything would be
taken care of.
PHOTOS BY ERNIE BROWN
PHOTO BY ERNIE BROWN
Grandview
My reception at Rock City’s Pavilion was just as wonderful. The Pavilion accommodated a large number of our family
and friends. Everything was so tastefully done and the views
were absolutely gorgeous. Having our reception at The Pavilion,
which adjoins Grandview, was really something special. I was
able to enjoy everything with my husband, family and friends
in a beautiful setting that is hard to match. The whole day was
perfect – everything ran smoothly, and everyone had fun.
My wedding and reception were everything I wanted at Grandview and Rock City’s Pavilion. I had such a good
time! I was marrying my best friend. It’s a day I’ll never forget! It was a dream come true.”
– Cassie Cooper Rieder
Lo c a l B r i d a l
Z
oie Atchley is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
at the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga and is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Atchley
of Chattanooga. Zoie is engaged to
Patrick Brady, who is also currently
pursuing an undergraduate degree
at Vanderbilt University. He is the
son of Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Patrick
Brady of Dallas, Texas.
Zoie is wearing an Allure gown
and Viché veil from Prado. Her
hand-tied bouquet of white stock,
tangerine roses, lisianthus and
green hypericum berries was de-
signed by Blue Ivy.
photo by med dement
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A
shley Jeffers is a kindergarten teacher at Tiger Creek
Elementary in Tunnel Hill, Georgia,
and a graduate of Georgia Southern
University. She is the daughter of Lisa
and Jerry Jeffers of Rossville, Georgia.
Ashley is engaged to Corey Ortwein,
also a graduate of Georgia Southern
University. He is the son of Mary and
Butch Ortwein of Fort Oglethorpe,
Georgia.
Ashley is wearing a “Sleeping Beauty”
Alfred Angelo gown from the Disney
Fairy Tale Weddings collection available
at La Dean Shop. The gown features
a taffeta skirt with multiple layers of
gossamer tulle reminiscent of briar rose
petals. The one shoulder bodice with
rose detail also features a sweetheart
neckline and re-embroidered lace
and crystal beading. Her hand-tied
bouquet of white hydrangeas,
green hypericum, trick white
freesia, white ranunculus and
a single rose was designed
by The Clay Pot.
photo by med dement
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F
rom the moment a woman says
“Yes!” her mind will undoubtedly
turn to all the details of the day she
has often dreamed of, her wedding. After
reveling in the magic of what’s to come,
planning such a momentous event for
family and friends can seem a long and
overwhelming task. What follows are tips
and the best pieces of advice gathered to
make your treasured day run without
a hitch. From planning and budgeting
to choosing vendors and executing the
big day, these tips are sure to make your
wedding day run smoothly.
• Make use of your bridesmaids.
Delegate little jobs for them so you don’t
have to worry the day of the wedding.
• Keep track of time with an itinerary
and a point person.
Make copies, give them to a few good
friends and/or close family members.
Then choose someone to be the point
person who will make sure things are
running smoothly and reasonably on
time. You will be able to enjoy the day
more fully knowing that someone will
keep track of the time while you’re busy
trying to remember everyone’s name at
The Perfect Plan
• Consider holding off on buying a gown.
Wait until you know where you’re
getting married. Plans change – sometimes drastically. Once you know how
you want your wedding to feel and
where it’s taking place, you’ll be more
ready to shop.
• Hire a wedding planner.
They often will save you the cost of
their fees, even on a small budget. You
cannot underestimate the value that
a local professional with their feet on
the ground will add to your planning
process.
• Budget the must-have items first.
Every couple has different priorities.
Maybe your heart is set on a one-ofa-kind silk dress or a 5-tier wedding
the reception!
• Drop off all essentials at your venue.
Take your items like favors, place cards,
cake cutter, cake topper, etc. to your re-
ception venue the week of the wedding.
• Do a “dress rehearsal” of your
wedding-day look.
This includes make-up, hair and shoes
so you’ll know if they will go the
distance.
• There are no rules.
Just because Martha Stewart – or
your mother-in-law – says you have
to do something doesn’t mean it’s
true. Really think about who you are
as a couple and how to express your
personal style and values. Create new
traditions and break the rules.
cake. Whatever is most important to
Vendor relations
all, it’s your day and you should have
• Mirror your personality to your planner.
you should be budgeted for first. After
the things that make it special for you.
You’ll be working closely with each
vendor you hire, sometimes in close
contact over several months. Select
someone who complements your style
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Play. Stay. Gather.
Tennessee RiverPlace
IMAGO PHOTOGRAPHY
The Right Place for your
Special Event
We invite you to check out one of Chattanooga’s best kept secrets –
a Bed & Breakfast, gathering place and working farm located only
10 minutes from downtown by car or boat. With 100 rolling acres
and a commanding half-mile on the Tennessee River, Tennessee
RiverPlace is simply unmatched by other Chattanooga venues.
Nestled at the mouth of the Tennessee River Gorge on the
banks of the beautiful Tennessee River, RiverPlace combines
stunning mountain views and wide open spaces with relaxing
accommodations and spacious meeting places. If you’re looking
for a unique venue with character and adaptability for your next
special event, RiverPlace may be the Right Place.
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100 acres with ½ mile on the Tennessee River
Gorgeous river and mountain views
Bed and Breakfast accommodations
Corporate Gatherings
Weddings and Receptions
Discounted Weddings for July and August
Reunions, Parties and Formals
3104 Scenic Waters Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37419
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Events of 5 to 500 guests
Indoor events up to 150
Extensive covered outdoor space
Ample space for free parking
Family owned for 12 years, and now family
operated
• Significant Weekday Discounts for All Events
423.821.1077
www.tennesseeriverplace.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GALINA
GUEST HOUSE
Play.
With 100 acres of rolling countryside at the mouth of the Tennessee River Gorge,
there is no shortage of things to do at Tennessee
RiverPlace. Enjoy a group picnic or volleyball
game, or satisfy your inner adventurer with a
trail run or paddle down the gorge. Spend a lazy
afternoon fishing, bird watching, or simply take
pleasure in a book by the riverside. You may catch
a glimpse of the local wildlife. Frequent visitors to
the farm include white-tailed deer, raccoon, red
fox, coyotes, and a plethora of birds, great and
small – including a family of bald eagles. RiverPlace is also currently home to a herd of American bison, and the RiverPlace team is working to
expand their livestock this year.
Stay.
VISIO PHOTOGRAPHY
Stay overnight at the Main Villa in
one of five premier rooms, or plan a little vacation
at the cozy Guest House. With six guest rooms,
seven bathrooms and roomy kitchen, living and
meeting spaces, the Guest House is the perfect
hub for group functions, retreats, family travel
and gatherings with friends. Each private guest
room opens to its own bathroom with whirlpool
tub as well as a porch or patio, so visitors can step
right outside to watch the river wind through the
Tennessee hills. For special events, RiverPlace offers discounts on guest rooms to make it easy and
affordable for your guests to stay and celebrate
for the night or weekend.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GALINA
Gather.
At Tennessee RiverPlace, you will find natural beauty and elegant
spaces - and the comfort, flexibility and seclusion
to make your special event truly unforgettable.
With airy indoor gathering places and extensive patio and lawn space, RiverPlace offers an
adaptable environment suited to accommodate
all manner of events, whether you are planning a
retreat, meeting, social event or your dream wedding. As one of the only venues in the City to offer
the luxury of outside vendors, RiverPlace prides
itself on allowing their patrons the flexibility to
host (and thoroughly enjoy!) a one-of-a-kind
event. The distinctive site, scenery and seclusion
help to ensure that you and your guests will make
memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
MAIN VILLA
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and makes for easy communication.
• Cost does not neccesarily determine
the best fit for you.
Interview your vendors until you find
ones that fit your personality and style.
Ask if they can customize something
to fit your needs and budget. Most
vendors offer packages, but there’s no
harm in requesting a custom quote.
• Network!
See who you know that might be able
to connect you with a florist, baker,
photographer or makeup artist.
• Give your vendors the scoop.
Share as many details about your
wedding as possible: swatches of the
bridesmaids dresses, photos of the
sites, your vision of the big day. That
will help your vendors get a sense of
well in advance. You don’t want to be
carrying around money the day of your
wedding.
• Don’t sell yourself short on your cake.
Wedding cakes usually have a starting price, which may include a certain
amount of detail or decorative ele-
can make each arrangement stand out.
• Choose scents appropriately.
Some flowers, like gardenias, lilacs and
peonies, have beautiful fragrances —
great for your bouquet, but not great
on your tables, where the scent may
interfere with the flavors of the meal.
ments. Don’t assume that a design you
like is too pricey for your budget – always ask!
• Choose your own photos.
Trying to copy other wedding photos you’ve seen doesn’t always yield
beautiful or genuine results. Let your
photographer create fresh, new images
that are all your own and that don’t
look like anyone else’s.
Décor Decisions
• Take stock of your location.
Do a walk-through of your venue as
soon as you’re able, noting beautiful
features you can take advantage of as
well as areas that need to be spruced
up or downplayed.
• Choose a theme.
Whether it’s a monogram, a color pairing, a food or flower that evokes an
emotion or place, a repeated element
helps to both personalize and unify
your event.
• Add unexpected elements to
your flowers.
Try anything from fresh fruit or vintage
your taste.
jewelry to tufts of feathers to give your
them over the phone and meet them in
• Mix it up.
Your bouquets and centerpieces don’t
person.
have to be carbon copies of each other.
• Pay up.
table to table or bridesmaid to brides-
Make sure all your vendors are paid
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Ask for altar arrangements that will
also complement the party site. Or,
your florist may be able to refashion
them into small gift bouquets for your
bridal party.
• Add flowers to “transitional spaces.”
In spacious venues where you can’t take
over the entire property, use flowers
as continuous indicators of the party’s
theme to guide your guests. They will
recognize and follow beautiful, strate-
gically placed design elements as your
event moves from one space to the next.
flowers extra personality.
• Choose vendors who love what they do.
Their passion shows when you talk to
• Bring ceremony flowers to the reception.
Ask your florist to change it up from
maid—different styles, colors or flowers
reception ready
• Have an extra pair of shoes at the
reception.
Heels are beautiful in pictures, but if
you plan on being on your feet and
dancing, you’ll want an extra pair of
flats.
• Discourage rambling.
A speech that hasn’t been planned or
timed can interrupt the flow of a party
and make everyone uncomfortable.
Encourage impromptu speeches at the
rehearsal dinner so that the reception
includes only words from the host, the
newlyweds, the best man and maid of
honor.
• Pamper your guests.
If your budget allows, consider serving a plated meal as an especially nice
gesture. If you’d prefer a buffet, be
sure to have enough serving stations to
cozy wraps for the women in case of a
sudden evening chill.
reception. Consider keeping granola
bars on hand for a quick snack.
Your hospitality should extend to all
• Surround yourself with people who
cause you the least amount of stress.
ception. Make sure they have water,
cause you anxiety on the day of your
• Be hospitable.
the vendors at your wedding and re-
Try to stay away from people that will
scheduled breaks and most important,
wedding.
a meal.
• Plan some rest after the reception.
• Expect the unexpected.
Surprises happen at most weddings,
Leaving for your honeymoon right after
but relax and try to enjoy the day.
ed. Consider planning a couple days of
emergencies.
the reception might leave you exhaustrest before heading out so you’ll be able
to deal with the stress of traveling and
will be able to have fun on your honeymoon instead of recuperating.
prevent long lines, and ask your caterer
Have someone designated to handle
• Be mindful of everyone else that is
going to be there.
Your dad has been waiting a long
time for this day. Include your dad.
Hear your dad. Enjoy that first dance
to prepare and serve plates of food for
together with him.
any elderly guests in attendance.
• Thank each bridesmaid with a gift.
• Be aware of time.
Give a piece of jewelry or keepsake that
Your guests have already spent a lot of
reflects her individual style.
time at pre-wedding events and at the
ceremony itself, and they’re likely to
• Consider an “emergency kit.”
Fill it with items you may need on your
be tired. You may wish the reception
wedding day. Fill a small bag with
would never end, but it should re-
items such as a travel-size sewing kit,
ally last no more than five hours. Let
clear nail polish (for panty hose/stock-
guests know that any after-parties
ing runs), an extra set of panty hose or
you schedule are entirely optional.
stockings, throat lozenges and aspirin.
Other ideas for the “emergency kit”
• Children will enjoy a goody bag.
include tissues, breath mints, tampons,
Fill a bag with treats that aren’t
hand cream and band-aids.
messy, such as age-appropriate toys
or animal crackers and candy. Consider
adding paper and washable crayons to
keep children entertained.
The Big Day
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• A few small comfort items are always
appreciated.
If you don’t sleep well, at least try to
Consider stashing a basket of inex-
Being well-rested means being less
pensive slippers near the dance floor
for women who are tired of their high
heels. Have hand lotion, tissues, or hair
spray in the restrooms. At an outdoor
event, stock sunscreen, bug repellent,
paper fans, and perhaps even a few
nap before you get your make-up done.
stressed.
• Start your day with healthy and filling
nourishment.
Brides won’t get to eat much throughout the day and may not even eat at the
• Pre-arrange for something to eat
at your hotel.
Believe it or not, most couples are
starving after the wedding day
festivities.
B
y planning ahead, delegating and
remembering what’s most impor-
tant, your special day will be filled with
romance, friendship, laughter and love
without the stresses that can be overwhelming. Enjoy the day you say “I do,” knowing
that it will be treasured for a lifetime.
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Jewelry
W E d d i n G d ay
A
mie Robinson, currently a skin
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Technical School, is the daughter of Mike
Robinson and Angie Hobby of Knoxville,
Tennessee. Amie is engaged to Burke
Hanson, a graduate of the University of
Tennessee. He is the son of Paul Hanson of
Dawsonville, Georgia, and Alicia Hanson
of Collierville, Tennessee, and is currently
in medical device sales as a clinical therapies specialist with Smith and Nephew.
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246 round brilliant
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18 kt. white gold ring with
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Platinum estate tennis necklace with
115 round brilliant cut diamonds and 1
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A
nnie Eluned Hale, a graduate of
the University of Tennessee is cur-
rently human resources manager at A & C
Advertising. She is the daughter of Wayne and
Carolyn Hale of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Annie
is engaged to Jimmy Swansbrough, a graduate
of Davidson College, who earned his MFA from
the University of the South at Sewanee. He is
the son of Bob and Mary Swansbrough of Signal
Mountain, Tennessee. He is currently completing his MBA at the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga.
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Jude Frances large pavé venetian
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Jude Frances Open Heart pave prong ring in
18k white gold with 0.89 total carat weight of
diamonds (center stone sold separately)
Roberto Coin bangle bracelet in 18k yellow
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lizabeth Cain, a graduate of Covenant
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Alabama. Elizabeth is engaged to Josh
Johnson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Stanton Johnson Jr. of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Josh is a student at Covenant College majoring
in interdisciplinary studies: math, physics,
economics with a minor in history. In addition
to managing a farm on Lookout Mountain,
Josh also tutors math, teaches P.E. to a homeschool co-op, and coaches two soccer teams.
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sapphire surrounded by 10 “VS2”
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Jewelry
W E d d i n G d ay
S
ara Lee, a graduate of the University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is
employed by the law office of Mitchell
A. Byrd. She is the daughter of Mike and
Angie Lee of Ooltewah, Tennessee. Sara is
engaged to Taylor Soltau, a graduate of the
Covenant College. He is the son of Scott
and Eve Soltau of Lookout Mountain,
Tennessee. Taylor is currently an assistant
manager at AT&T.
From Markman’s
Handmade Tacori diamond
ring in 18K white gold with a
2 ct. round, brilliant diamond
center, a halo of round,
brilliant cut diamonds along
with diamonds accenting
on the shank (0.91 ct. total
weight)
18K white gold
earrings with 60
round, brilliant cut
diamonds (1.52 ct.
total weight)
Fancy yellow diamond ring by
Christopher Designs in 18K
two-tone gold with a 0.89
ct. radiant cut, fancy yellow
diamond center, accented
with 16 fancy yellow round,
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61 brilliant cut diamonds set into
a pear shape necklace with an
accenting halo of round, brilliant cut
diamonds (1.29 ct. total weight)
2 ct. diamond platinum
engagement ring with
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18K white gold bangle
bracelet with 80 round,
brilliant cut diamonds
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andice Smith is a graduate of the University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a
PreK teacher at Lakeside Academy.
She is the daughter of Gary and
De si re e Sm it h of Ooltewa h,
Tennessee. Candice is engaged
to John Gregory, a graduate of
Tusculum College. John is the son
of Joey and Melanie Gregory of
Ooltewah, Tennessee, and is cur-
rently a quality team member for
Volkswagen of Chattanooga.
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A
Stylish
The Clegg
Wedding
BEGINNING
W
ill Clegg proposed to his wife
Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough,
He placed 60 roses in a path from her
& Dot, a boutique-style jewelry company.
Christy in great romantic style.
front porch in historic Fort Wood to the
place where they first began their relationship on the campus of UTC, with a
note attached to each rose highlighting
memories from their five-year relation-
by J e n n i
Fr a n ken berg V e a l
ship. When Christy arrived at the 60th
rose, Will asked her to marry him. The
couple married 16 months later in a style
that was all their own.
P h oto s by
D a i s y M o ffat T
P h oto g r a ph y
Christy and Will both grew up in
Chattanooga. Will graduated from Soddy-
Daisy High School and received his dual
undergraduate degrees and MBA at
UTC; Christy graduated from Baylor and
earner her B.S. in exercise physiology at
UTC. Today, Will is an accountant with
and Christy is a senior stylist with Stella
The couple made two important decisions about their wedding from the start.
First, they wanted to be married in Patten
Chapel on the UTC campus. Additionally,
they wanted to support local vendors as
much as possible to create “a big-city wedding with small-town charm.”
Planning a Wedding
In July of 2009, Christy and her mother,
Nina Fazio, began to discuss an overall
wedding plan.
“We came to the conclusion that we
wanted the wedding to feel like coming
to dinner at my parents’ home, while
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so we could relax and enjoy the process,
the wedding ceremony, instead of trying
help us achieve all we wanted to with the
Christy. “It was one of the best things we
and we wanted a professional who could
details,” explains Christy. Cheryl assisted
with all aspects of planning, including
vendor selection, budget and timeline
management, as well as wedding day
details.
Christy’s experience in finding the
perfect dress took a series of shopping
trips. She found “The” dress at Monica’s
– a strapless, fitted “updated traditional”
dress with buttons down the back that
flared at mid-thigh. “I’m petite, so I didn’t
want to be overwhelmed by a big, poufy
dress,” she says.
Ceremony Elegance
Christy and Will wed in Patten Chapel
still creating a celebration that kicking
off a new life together deserves,” Christy
explains.
Nina, full of talent, offered to add her
personal touch in any way Christy requested – up until one month before the
wedding.
“She is so organized,” Christy explains.
“Her deadline helped me think through
and plan ahead for any help I needed
from her, such as making welcome bags
for out-of-town guests as well as pillows,
menu cards and wedding favors.”
Christy says her mom helped to keep
her grounded throughout the wedding
planning process. Nina would remind
her daughter, “I want it to be a wonderful
day, but remember that it’s all about the
marriage and the next 50 years.”
Cheryl Hyland, wedding coordinator
with Blissful Moments Wedding & Event
Planning, also helped the couple in planning their big day. Beginning with invitations, Christy knew she would use local
Cynthia Howell Stationery and Gifts for
any personalized paper goods, down to
the napkins.
“We knew from the beginning that we
wanted to have a wedding coordinator
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in a traditional and simple ceremony on
September 25, 2010. The bride walked
down the isle escorted by her father, Rick
Fazio, to Pachelbel’s Canon in D.
“The ceremony was very simple and
elegant, without a lot of extra fluff,” recalls
Nina. “It was clearly focused on the marriage commitment between Christy and
Will.”
Bridesmaids wore chocolate silk taffeta
from J. Crew and, for jewelry, each wore a
statement piece from Stella & Dot.
“I wanted my bridesmaids to wear their
hair how they wanted, shoes they wanted,
and jewelry that reflected their personality and style,” Christy says.
Christy and her bridesmaids carried hydrangeas and roses created by Joe Jumper
at The Clay Pot in Chattanooga.
Will’s parents, Bill and Teresa Clegg,
passed along a family heirloom gold wedding band to Will, the fourth generation
Clegg to wear it. Christy says, “Will is
wearing a ring that his great-grandfather
wore, and Teresa was able to buy Bill a new
wedding ring, which is special as well.”
Directly after the ceremony, the couple
held a receiving line with their parents
outside of the chapel. “The receiving line
allowed us to greet everyone right after
to find everyone during dinner,” recalls
did.”
Christy and Will’s special day was
captured by Chattanooga photographer
Daisy Moffatt. The couple knew from the
first day of their engagement that they
wanted the occasion captured in Daisy’s
editorial style.
Dinner & Dancing
A stylish celebration followed the wedding ceremony at the DoubleTree Hotel
in downtown Chattanooga, featuring a
cocktail hour, a dinner buffet and dancing.
“The DoubleTree Hotel has one of the
most modern ballrooms in the area,” says
Christy, who was also smitten with the
hotel’s foyer. “The wallpaper in the foyer
is exquisite and makes you feel like you
are in someone’s home. We had cocktails
and appetizers in the foyer before dinner
and took lots of photos there because the
décor is so stylish.”
Christy had the couple’s red velvet
wedding cake and the groom’s cake on
display in the foyer during cocktail hour
so guests could see the beautiful, delicious
creations of Jenniffer White, owner of Cup
a Dee Cakes in Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Photos by Daisy Moffatt Photography
your goals are. We went as far as creating
a simple mission statement. That is very
handy when talking with your vendors.
“My second piece of advice is that when
you are thinking about it – do it. Check
things off your list while you are excited
about them! That will save you time and
stress towards the end.”
W
ill and Christy’s memorable “bigcity wedding with small-town
charm” will long be remembered by the
couple and their family and friends as a
stylish beginning to their lifelong love
story.
Christy says it was important to her that
As a party favor, Nina baked an Italian
like her mother’s cream cheese frosting,
a note attached explaining the cookie’s
the frosting on her wedding cake taste
and Jenniffer was able to accomplish that
with perfection. Christy also wanted to
surprise her UT-fan groom with a Smokey
mascot groom’s cake, and Jenniffer’s
version of Smokey took the cake. “I call
Jenniffer my fairy cake godmother,” she
laughs.
Christy’s father Rick is Italian, so the
couple planned an Italian-themed dinner
for their guests. Christy was pleased to
find that the DoubleTree Hotel’s executive
chef, Joe Fidelibus, was trained in Italy.
wedding cookie from a family recipe with
significance.
Planner: Cheryl Hyland Blissful
Moments
ated simple yet elegant floral décor that
Location: Patten Chapel and
The DoubleTree Hotel
In the main ballroom, Joe Jumper cre-
reflected the couple’s tastes for the guest
tables. The head table featured the bride
and groom, as well as their attendants
with their guests.
After dinner, the party moved to a white
Bridal Gown: Monica’s
Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew
Jewelry: Stella & Dot
Hair: Salon 30A
dance floor, provided by Sound Force
Make up: Kristina Burke for
Bobbi Brown
and Will hired a DJ for the reception so
Flowers: Joe Jumper at the
Clay Pot
for dancing.
Invites & Personalized
Napkins: William Arthur from
Cynthia Howell Stationery
Entertainment of Chattanooga. Christy
they could offer a wide variety of music
Christy recalls one of her favorite
moments from the day – the couple’s
first dance to “Don’t Stop Believing” by
Journey. “I was enjoying the moment with
my new husband and, as I looked over his
shoulder, I was delighted to see we were
surrounded by family and friends who
were enjoying the moment as well,” she
says.
Advice from the Bride
Christy has two pieces of advice for
brides-to-be: “Have a conversation in the
beginning about what is realistic and what
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Catering: The DoubleTree Hotel
Cake: Cup a Dee Cakes
Bridesmaids Luncheon:
DoubleTree Hotel with Vine
Street Market – Darling Deli/
Bakery
Transportation: Bell Limousine
Programs: Aladdin Printing
Photography: Daisy Moffatt
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Working
in the c i t y
Madison Waldrop
The World is Hers to Dress
Photo by Med Dement
B y J enn i F r an k enbe r g V ea l
T
hirteen-year-old designer Madison Waldrop’s debut in the fashion
world is the stuff dreams are made
of. In 2010 alone, this Chattanooga teen’s
accomplishments have included collaborating on a gown featured in New York
City, starting her own design company,
and creating her first collection of evening
gowns and cocktail dresses.
Creative yet down-to-earth, Madison
credits her family and friends for helping
her believe in herself and achieve success.
“I have so much
support from my
parents, teachers and
other designers who
are willing to help me
break into the fashion
design business,” says
the GPS eighth-grade
honor student.
Madison’s moth-
er and business part-
ner, Christine, first
noticed her daughter
Photo by Med Dement
sketching dress designs while the family
was between flights at
an airport last March.
Madison Waldrop
A creative spirit herself, Christine recog-
nized Madison’s tal-
Rendering by Lenka Marfoldy
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ent and arranged a meeting with family
“Annette gave me the confidence that
Thurmon of Chaviano Couture. Annette,
me realize that I can do this,” says Madison.
creativity, invited Madison to become her
the opportunity to meet with the Wed-
laborative bridal gown featured on the
Jane Heflin, who provided the young
in New York City.
ing the fashion industry. She also toured
friend and Atlanta bridal designer Annette
my designs were really good and helped
taken with the young designer’s skill and
first mentored student. The result: a col-
dingChannel Couture Show’s director
runway at the 2010 Bridal Fashion Week
study with insight and advice in navigat-
While in New York, Madison had
PHOTO BY STEVEN JAMES KING
Madison says she looks forward to launching her first collection in her hometown of
Chattanooga.
Designs by Malyse is also creating
a foundation to support education and
youth programs, which will be run by the
Waldrop’s younger daughter, 11-year-old
McCall. A portion from the sale of each
dress will be donated to the foundation.
“Each dress garment tag will include
a pewter key charm to represent that when
that dress is purchased, it will provide
keys of possibilities for someone else,”
says Christine.
For Madison Waldrop, the world is hers
to dress – and she is up to the challenge.
Learn more about Designs by Malyse at
www.designsbymalyse.com.
she felt when she wore her first creation,
Fashion District, and met with several
her 13th birthday dress.
fabric vendors.
Madison’s company, Designs by
Malyse, will launch its first collection with
a runway show in Chattanooga in early
2011 and in New York City in the fall. The
collection, labeled “Naturally,” will feature
seven to nine cocktail dresses and evening
gowns and one signature bridal gown. The
company plans to create exclusive designs
in limited supplies.
“Whenever there are unlimited sup-
plies of one dress, you kind of lose the
originality and uniqueness of that dress,”
explains Madison. “If you know it is exclusive, it makes you feel special.” Her goal,
she says, is to create dresses that make
women feel confident, bold and beautiful
– the tagline for her company and the way
PHOTO BY STEVEN JAMES KING
the Garment District, also known as the
In today’s risqué world of fashion,
Madison also aims to create gowns that
showcase women’s beauty without revealing too much.
“When I design a dress, I ask myself
if I could wear it, and if not, then I change
it,” she says. “I have been told by many
of my mentors in the business to do it my
own way, so I plan to pave my own path
and go at my own pace.”
“She is very much her own person,”
adds Christine. “As a parent, I am glad
to see that she doesn’t feel the need to
conform to everything around her.”
While the thrill of working in fash-
ion capitals such as New York and Milan
is enticing, Madison and Christine are
determined to partner with design professionals in Chattanooga and the Southeast.
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LIVING
in the C I T Y
DOWNTOWN
By Kim White, President & CEO, River City Company
The Chattanooga we experience today is not
So why is downtown important and why
community an identity. A statement in the
the Chattanooga Walter Cronkite named
should you care? Downtown is the center of
1993 Downtown Chattanooga Plan says it
“dirtiest city in the nation” back in the 1960s.
economic impact on not only Chattanooga,
best, “Downtown is our community living
In fact, every single day Chattanoogans
but its outlying areas as well. Since the
room – where we come when we want to be
benefit from decades-long redevelopment
opening of the Tennessee Aquarium in 1992,
together to celebrate the things we like best
more than $2 billion has been invested by
about ourselves and about our community.”
efforts that have moved our city forward.
the private sector in Chattanooga’s downThe (re)creation of Chattanooga, its down-
town and riverfront.
town specifically, did not happen by accident nor did it happen overnight. Today’s
downtown is a result of a community’s
shared vision, a spirit of collaboration, over
nearly three decades of planning, and the
creation of successful partnerships.
These last 25 years, River City Company has
worked to advance and promote downtown
Chattanooga through partnerships with
local government and the private and philanthropic sectors. We’ve helped create urban
housing, downtown schools, entertainment
venues and great public spaces and encouraged private commercial investment in our
city center.
River City Company collaborates with
many public and private entities, including
the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County,
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and
the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, just
to name a few. We share a common interest in moving our downtown forward and
work alongside our partner organizations
to complement their efforts not compete
against them. Working together, we make
downtown work for everyone.
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Statistics show Chattanooga as a desirable
community and one of only three metropoli-
Additionally, downtown gives the entire
tan areas to grow its downtown population
essential to the w ay
our region lives,
works and plays!
in the last 10 years. Right now, downtown
Though cities from around the world, from
encompasses more than 600 firms, 50,000
Australia to Zimbabwe, continue to use
daily inhabitants, 10,000 students and 3
downtown Chattanooga as a template for im-
million tourists each year.
proving their own city centers, we realize that
downtown is never finished and still requires
Our revitalized downtown contributes
the full focus of our efforts. River City Com-
greatly to the quality of life we all enjoy and
pany’s strategic goals are aimed at further
is credited for bringing Chattanooga into
making downtown an ideal destination to
the international spotlight. Some would say
live, work and play by engaging stakehold-
River City Company was conceived
in 1986 to implement the TN Riverpark Master Plan and focus on
downtown’s revitalization and its
reconnection to the river. Twenty-five
years later, River City Company continues to lead the charge for positive
and sustainable economic growth,
because we believe downtown is essential to the way the entire region
lives, works and plays.
Just take a look at some of the things
we’ve achieved so far, thanks to the
support and collaboration of our
community partners:
1989
TN Riverpark
1992
TN Aquarium
1992
Ross’s Landing Park and Plaza
it was a determining factor for Volkswagen
ers, cultivating retail growth, attracting jobs,
1992
Nightfall Concert Series
when deciding to choose Chattanooga for
growing the residential population, making
1993
Riverset Apartments
its North American manufacturing facility.
downtown more accessible and enjoyable,
1993
Trolley Barns
Alstom, Amazon, and Wacker Chemie are
and better connecting UTC with downtown.
1995
Redevelopment of Kirkman
High School site
more examples of how the area is attracting
new business. In turn, these companies draw
We believe a vigorous downtown functioning
residents/employees who add to the econ-
as the center of commerce, finance, govern-
omy by taking advantage of Chattanooga’s
ment, higher education, arts and culture
diverse array of schools, housing, restaurants,
is a prerequisite for a healthier city, so we
1997
Bijou Theater
shops, recreation and wonderful attractions.
continue to seek new and exciting oppor-
1999
Coolidge Park
2001
Battle Academy and
Brown Academy
(home now to the Creative Discovery
Museum, IMAX Theater, AT&T Field/
Lookouts Stadium, Residence Inn)
Chattanooga’s recent designation as “one
tunities to make our city even better than
of the world’s seven smartest cities” by the
it is today. We believe Chattanooga’s best
Intelligent Community Forum is another
is yet to come. We believe downtown is for
2005
The 21st Century Waterfront
feather in the cap for our city. These amazing
everyone. And because we never stop believ-
achievements lay a good, solid foundation for
ing, we will never stop working to improve
2009
Majestic Theater
our community’s future.
your downtown.
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A sk
the d e s i g n e r
KITCHEN
MAKEOVER
Go from Drab to Fab
Quickly and Inexpensively
B y H an k M a t hen y , A S I D , II D A C A P S
W
PAINT
Change wallpaper to painted walls and
see how everything in your kitchen changes! Don’t be afraid. Try a bold color – a
fresh approach. Think of the colors in your
favorite foods for inspiration – lush greens,
deep reds, spicy oranges and golds are
always in season. And don’t forget your
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cabinets. Why not select a cabinet or two
and paint in a delicious color? Perhaps
you could paint the island red or the inside
of a glass cabinet turquoise to show off
your stemware and plates. Even just a
quart of a great paint color can transform
your kitchen space.
Photo by med dement
e all know that a great
kitchen can add significant value to your home
and that it can also make your time
spent cooking and entertaining much
more fun and enjoyable. But perhaps,
right now, a complete makeover is not
in your budget, or the thought of a
long renovation has you frightened.
Maybe you’re okay with certain aspects
of your kitchen, but you know it could
be better. I am here to tell you that you
don’t have to start from scratch or hire
a wrecking ball. You can go from drab
to fab with some quick, often inexpensive and always dramatic changes that
can add flair and function back to your
tired, out-dated kitchen.
Photo by ©Stephen Greenfield@www.StephenGreenfield.ws
Photo by ©Stephen Greenfield@www.StephenGreenfield.ws
fixtures are the current best choices. Finally add accent lighting with a pendant
light at the sink and bar area or an island
light to give a punch of style and character
as well as light to accentuate one particular area in the room.
BACKSPLASH
A new backsplash can give your kitchen
tops for durability, style and resale. While
great personality. Mosaics, in stone or
a kitchen quickly and inexpensively. Think
tops add incredible practicality to an old
Even a traditional tile, in an exciting color,
per or brass with chrome. The choices are
fresh and new. Remember, you can mix
HARDWARE
New hardware can modernize and update
not a do-it-yourself project, new counter-
about mixing metals – stainless with cop-
kitchen and can make a tired kitchen look
endless. Add a whimsical touch with
color or a glamorous touch with glass and
crystals. Take inexpensive wood knobs
and paint in a fun accent color. From natu-
ral stone, to polished metals, from whim-
sical to historic, nothing sets the tone and
mood of a kitchen like exciting and unique
hardware – the jewelry of your kitchen.
COUNTERTOPS
Nothing improves the function and the
resale value of a kitchen more than the
right countertops. Today there are many
more choices than the laminates and tile
counters of 30 years ago. Consider granites, stainless steel, wood or concrete as
materials – perhaps granite for the perimeter and a wood or stainless top for the
island or peninsula. Prices have dropped
on these top materials recently, so now is
a great time to upgrade while adding style
and durability.
LIGHTING
Bring your cooking out of the dark ages,
and replace outdated lighting now! Think
of lighting your kitchen in layers. First
think about general lighting. Add recessed
can lights to replace an outdated fluorescent center light fixture. Next add task
lighting by including lights mounted under wall cabinets for great light shining
right on the countertop – Xenon and L.E.D.
glass, are popular and provide great style.
can give your kitchen a much-needed
splash of color. Try incorporating a more
expensive tile in just one focal area, such
as over the cook top, to keep the budget
low and the drama high. And don’t be
afraid to mix styles and patterns of tile to
create your own unique design to suit your
budget.
Today, with a little effort and even a small
budget you can add big value and excitement to any kitchen space.
Would you like to have your design dilemma
considered for an upcoming issue? Just send an
e-mail to designerguy@haskellinteriors.com.
Hank Matheny, ASID, IIDA, CAPS is the owner
and principal designer of Haskell Interiors, located
in historic downtown Cleveland, Tennessee. Visit
www.haskellinteriors.com.
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l a st
Lo o k
Photography by Tom cory, Ph.d.
signal Mountain, Tennessee
“Spring is when life’s alive in everything.”
– ChristinA rossetti
SPRING
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