Alton Park Development Corporation

05/09/2026

"Your Neck of the Woods" Dr. Elenora Woods hosts a special edition featuring 3 representatives of the National Action Network (NAN). Dr. Woods, president of the Chattanooga Chapter of NAN, Patrice Lurry President of NAN, Memphis Chapter and Sheryl Huff, President of NAN, Nashville Chapter. Also joining the show is Pastor Keith Caldwell from Memphis, TN.

Today's show will be discussing the Supreme Court ruling that affects the Civil Rights Act of 1965 that allowed redistricting and gerrymandering through majority black districts across the country.

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Some of our candidates for Hamilton County School Board at the Candidate Forum, Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside. 4/23/26

04/23/2026

Don't miss it!! TONIGHT! Alton Park Development Corporation presents the Hamilton County School Board Candidate Forum is being held tonight, Thursday 4/23 at the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside 701 Ho**er Rd in Alton Park. In partnership with the National Action Network, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Tennessee Democracy Network bipartisan candidates will speak on their points they wish to bring to the position and the community. Q&A to follow. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 6:30-8:30pm.

04/22/2026

Hamilton County Commissioner Community Forum 4/16/26 at Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside

10/25/2025

Today we're honoring 12 of Chattanooga's finest individuals with the prestigious Chattanooga Humanitarian Award. This is our 11th Annual Celebration being held this evening Oct. 25th at the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside, 701 Ho**er Rd from 6p-9p. Limited individual tickets available on Eventbrite, including banquet, dinner and live entertainment by The Spiritual Highlights. Event hosted by Kelvin Scott and Crown Vibes with a special performance from Denise Dave.

This year's honorees include:
Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck, District 5
Pastor Joe Callahan of Rossville Baptist Church
Attorney Benjamin Crump
John "Duke" Franklin of Franklin Funeral Home
Cheryl Franklin of Franklin Funeral Home
TN State Representative, Yusuf Hakeem, District 28
Larry "Bear" High, Community Leader and Activist
Pastor Dr. Terry Ladd of First Baptist Church
Kira Brewer Headlee, Owner of Brewer Media
Wilhemenia Hogg, Minister & Radio Personality WNOO & WPTP
Judge Boyd Patterson, Criminal Court Judge, Hamilton Cty.
Minister Jennifer Scruggs Woods, Community Activist

09/11/2025

Alton Park Development Corporation announces our 11th Annual Chattanooga Humanitarian Awards Gala at the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside 701 Ho**er Rd on October 25 from 6:00-9:00p (doors open at 5p). "I am My Brother's Keeper" will be our theme this year as we'll be honoring 10 special individuals for their special contributions to the Chattanooga community.

Table sponsorships are now selling fast with limited availability, please call 423-713-7613. Individual tickets available on Eventbrite for $75.00.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-chattanooga-humanitarian-awards-tickets-1677953346629?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/31/2025

Happening today at Olivet Baptist Church, renown credit expert, Dr. Michael Grayson speaks on how to correct your credit and get to 720 and above! Event presented by the Chattanooga Chapter of National Action Network www.ChattanoogaNAN.org.

06/13/2025

**DON'T MISS IT** 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Chattanooga Civic Center 701 Ho**er Rd. Saturday, June 14th 2025

FREE FAMILY EVENT sponsored by the Alton Park Development Corporation, Community Art Summit , Tennessee Democracy Network & Free Civic Fish Fry from Uncle Larry's, Food Trucks and Live Entertainment & African Heritage Museum complimentary access. Visit www.apdc98.org for more details.

FREE CIVIC FISH FRY sponsored by TN Democracy Network with Uncle Larry's!!! (while it lasts)

Food Trucks featured (at cost):
Big Buff BBQ - Famous Chattanooga BBQ
Kenny Cafe - Funnel Cakes & Fried Oreos, Polish Sausages
Cold Fusion - Ice Cream & Desserts
Bad Wraps - Chicken, Beef & Steak Wraps
Uncle Larry’s - Famous Fried Fish
Crab Trap - Seafood

Schedule:

7:30am – 10:30am - Check In and Vendor Set Up (Food Trucks, Tents, Tables)

10:30am – 11:00am - Photo Ops for Event

11:00am – 11:30am – Event Opening Welcome Address:
Dr. Woods with APDC – City Councilman Raqueta Dotley, County Commissioner Joe Graham, Tennessee Democracy Network , Chattanooga National Action Network, National Action Network, Community Art Summit, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc Pi Omega Chapter, Chattanooga African American Education and Heritage Museum (Johnny Holloway, Professor Harold Bryant, John Edwards)

11:30am—11:45am - What is the 4th of July Answer What is Juneteenth? Poetry

11:45am –12:00pm - DJ P. Calu of Community Art Summit

12:00pm –12:45pm - Live Gospel Concert Director Enoushall Kilgore

12:45pm - 1:15pm - Performance by “The Code”

1:15pm – 1:30pm – Live Performance Community Art Summit (Mustafalus, poet)

1:30pm – 1:45pm - Live Performance Alcore Entertainment (Juni V, rap artist)

1:45pm - 2:00pm - Live Performance Alcore Entertainment (Hog Wild)

2:00pm - 2:15pm - Live Performance Alcore Entertainment (Brooklyn)

2:15pm - 2:30pm - Live Performance Alcore Entertainment (Darius)

2:30pm – 3:30pm - Party and Boots on the Ground
Line Dance with Solar Aerobic Dance Group & Divine 9 Step Show
African Dance presented by Nooga Vision

3:30pm - 3:45pm - Live Performance Community Art Summit ( DJ P CALU )

3:45pm - 4:00pm - Live Performance (Nature)

4:00pm - 4:15pm - Story Telling / Poetry/ Tribute to Fathers

4:15pm – 4:45pm – Live Entertainment, Community Art Summit & Alcore Entertainment

4:00pm – 5:00pm Guided Tours
Chattanooga African American Education & Heritage Museum
(Sign Up for the African History Course with Professor Bryant in Room 115)

5:00pm Closing Remarks & Last Call for Food (Outside and Inside)