Legal Aid of East Tennessee will host a free housing law clinic at the Chattanooga Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road – near Eastgate Mall, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24.
First Amendment Dinner with former Congressman Zach Wamp
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga invites the Chattanooga community to its 11th annual First Amendment Dinner on Tuesday, August 28, 6 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. The keynote speaker will be former Congressman Zach Wamp, who will speak on “Politics and the First Amendment.” The cost for this event is $14. RSVP to 493-0270 or rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com.
Wellness conference for women and girls
The Chattanooga chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will host its annual health and financial wellness conference for women and girls at Erlanger Baroness Hospital Medical Mall on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The conference is free and limited to 225 participants. Pre-registration is required. Registration is open and ends Saturday, Sept. 1. Women and girls may pre-register by calling 423 778-5465. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Information
Citizens Police Academy
The next Chattanooga Citizens’ Police Academy begins Thursday, Sept. 13. The group will meet on nine consecutive Thursday evenings. The academy offers community members a look inside the Chattanooga Police Department and how it works. Police officers will teach class participants about the use of force, SWAT, patrol, narcotics, special investigations and more. Applications
Miller Park grand opening
The city of Chattanooga will celebrate the grand opening of Miller Park on Friday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. Located at 928 Market St., the $10.6-million project is a public-private endeavor between Chattanooga and numerous partners.