With auctioneer Don Hedrick at the microphone and 2012 Miss Tennessee Chandler Lawson by his side, the Chattanooga Civitan Club raised $7,500 during its nnual Fruitcake Auction, held November 2 at Bessie Smith Hall. The event benefits area children with special needs, including: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bethel Bible School, FACES, Kids on the Block and T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital. Pictured above: Rebecca Brinkley, Fruitcake Auction chairwoman; Chandler Lawson, 2012 Miss Tennessee; and Jack Chrisman, Civitan president. (Photo provided)