Growth happens when a community invests in one another. That is the belief behind Here We Grow.

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Here, readers grow.

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Here, healthy communities grow.

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Here, opportunity grows.

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Here, readers grow. 〰️ Here, healthy communities grow. 〰️ Here, opportunity grows. 〰️

Dinner of Champions 2026

Here, we celebrate what grows when a community invests in one another.

An evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and shared investments that continue to strengthen The Bethlehem Center and the Chattanooga community.

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The work at The Bethlehem Center is supported by generous volunteers. With helping hands and hearts they help grow our mission.

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Can you believe it is already March 1st?! Don’t forget that Breakfast with the Beth is coming up fast. Join us on March 7th, from 7:30 am - 9:00 am at First Centenary UMC in the Vine Building for breakfast and honoring Book McCray. RSVP by clic
Willie David Kitchens, Jr. fell in love with music at a young age. When he was seven years old Kitchens began singing at community churches and soon he became a member of the Rosebud Choir at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist. He learned to play
Lurone Jennings has devoted his life to youth development. Jennings was the administrator of the Department of Youth and Family Development under Mayor Andy Berke, a former executive director of The Bethlehem Center, one of the founders of the Bethl
Reginald Howard White was an American professional football defensive end in the NFL for 15 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. When he played for the Tennessee Volunteers he was recognized as a unanimous All-America, He was selected in the first rou
Join us for Breakfast with the Beth on March 7th, 2024 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at First Centenary UMC (The Vine). This year we are honoring Herbert “Book” McCray for his dedication to The Bethlehem Center and our community. We hope to see
John P. Franklin was a pioneering Chattanooga political figure. Not only was Frankling a longtime educator, principal, and city school board member, he made history in 1971 when he became the only African-American to be elected in a citywide vote to
Our Read to Lead Academy programming is more than just reading and math! Our students get to explore STEM, literacy, violence prevention, the components of an active lifestyle and much more!! 🛝📝🤸‍♂️🍎 And just when you think it can’t get