The Dynamo of Dixie was revitalized to become the jewel of the South with the power of strategic public/private partnerships and it is with that spirit that we work to provide a leading resource for information for Chattanooga’s families. Our advisory board, contributing writers, advertisers and staff work toward a common mission, strengthening and teaching families in Chattanooga every month, providing educational and entertaining content addressing the lives of families from the crib to the empty nest.

We celebrate the public, private, non-profit, educational and recreational business and organizations that are the parts of the machinery that build healthy families, strong communities and confident leaders.

United Way of Greater Chattanooga creates opportunities by focusing on the building blocks for a strong community: education, stability and supporting the most vulnerable.

WE’RE ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is working to advance the common good by educating children to be ready for school, promoting economic stability so people can provide for themselves and their families, and by caring for the most vulnerable in our community.

By preventing problems and changing these social conditions, we create a stronger and healthier community for everyone.

We invite you to be part of the change. Working together, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life for all. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

The mission of the Public Education Foundation (PEF) is to improve student achievement in Hamilton County public schools so that all students succeed in learning and in life.

Healthy Families

At the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, we are genuinely interested in bettering the health and welfare of our citizens.

We are dedicated to upholding the mission, vision and values of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department so that we can “do all we can to assure a healthy community”.

Read 20 is a public/private partnership promoting literacy skills for early childhood, in an effort to create a community of readers, and in support of Hamilton County’s community literacy goals.

Girls Incorporated® of Chattanooga is a non-profit organization that supports the needs of all girls by educating them to take risks, to speak their minds, to advocate healthy lifestyle choices, to protect their rights, and to strive for academic excellence.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer our students an experiential learning environment graced with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Hamilton County Department of Education

Our mission at Hamilton County Schools is to educate all students to their highest potential. We believe in success for all students and have turned the corner in student achievement. We continue to focus on helping students succeed, enhancing staff development and increasing community support. In doing so, we are investing in the future of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

The Creative Discovery Museum is recognized as a leader in its field with a vision to become a world class children’s museum. The mission of the Museum is to:

Stimulate the creative spirit and natural curiosity of every child. Create and excitement for learning through interactive exploration of the arts and sciences. Foster innovation and excellence as an educational resource. Support the cultural and economic vitality of the Chattanooga Region.