Urban League of Greater Chattanooga

06/16/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to Dane Wurmlinger for having our Urban League of Greater Chattanooga President and CEO, Dr. Reginald Smith II, and LAUNCH co-CEO, Dejuan Jordan, on The Arc Chattanooga this morning! 🙌

We appreciate the opportunity to share all the exciting details about the KIC Nights: Juneteenth celebration happening this Friday. Together, we’re honoring history and uplifting our community! 🎉❤️

Don’t forget to join us from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga. Let’s celebrate and support our local talent and businesses! See you there! Click the link in our bio for more info. 🎶✨

06/15/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of Stephanie Hinton, the Interim Education Director at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. 🎉 We are excited to share that she was honored on Saturday as the Unum Hometown Hero during the Lookouts game!

Ms. Hinton is not only a retired educator but also a shining beacon of inspiration in our community. With many years dedicated to educating students in Hamilton County, her passion for nurturing young minds continues even after retirement, as she tirelessly serves with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. Her unwavering commitment to our children and community is truly commendable.

Congratulations, Ms. Hinton! Thank you for all that you do. You are a hero in every sense of the word! 🌟🙌

06/13/2026

Today, Dr. Reginald Smith II, our President and CEO, had a fantastic time serving as a Vibe Master during Dallos Vinyl Love’s 1st anniversary celebration! From spinning great tracks that highlighted the Urban League Movement to witnessing everyone come together in such high spirits, it was a genuine celebration of music and community.

Congratulations to Dallos Vinyl Love on a successful event and an amazing first year! Here’s to many more years filled with good vibes and making a difference in Chattanooga!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our former Project Ready student, Jeremiah, on this internship this summer with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County TN!! :-)

06/11/2026

🌟 Proud moment alert! 🌟 Our former Project Ready student, Maurquez Thompson, is giving back to Chattanooga through a free college prep program.

After graduating as co-valedictorian from Brainerd High School in 2023, he is now a rising senior at Stanford University, using his remarkable achievements and prestigious scholarships to inspire and support the next generation of students in Chattanooga.

LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.local3news.com/local-news/school-patrol/stanford-student-gives-back-to-chattanooga-through-free-college-prep-program/article_16b60ab1-0ef5-4264-9c94-28093761741d.html

Before heading to California’s Silicon Valley to attend Stanford University, Maurquez Thompson was a student at Brainerd High School, where he graduated as co-valedictorian in 2023.

06/11/2026

🌟🚀 Day 4 of STEAM Day Camp: The Innovation Continues! 🚀🌟

We are deep into an amazing week at our STEAM Day Camp, and today marks Day 4 of exploration and creativity! Our rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are engaging in some incredible hands-on challenges and discovering what it means to be true innovators.

From building impressive weight-bearing bridges to launching their own stomp rockets, the students are filled with excitement!

Stay tuned as we wrap up the week with impactful learning experiences and unforgettable memories. 💡💥

06/10/2026

🎶 Our President and CEO, Dr. Reginald Smith II, will be serving as one of several Vibe Masters for the 1st anniversary celebration of Dallos Vinyl Love this Saturday, June 13th! Catch him spinning some amazing tracks from 2 PM to 3 PM.

Join us for a day filled with music, community, and good vibes from 10 AM to 8 PM. Plus, a portion of the sales will go to support local organizations making a difference in Chattanooga.

Let’s celebrate together! 💖🕺

06/05/2026

🎉🎊 Huge congratulations to our longtime partner and supporter, TVFCU, on their 90th birthday! 🎂✨

We are so grateful for your unwavering support of our entrepreneurs and the local community. Your commitment to helping small businesses thrive makes a real difference!

We’re proud to highlight that some of our Next Level Alumni have been fortunate winners of the TVFCU Idea Leap Grants, paving the way for innovative growth and success. Thank you, TVFCU, for being an invaluable ally in our mission to uplift and empower entrepreneurs in Chattanooga.

Here’s to many more years of partnership and success together! 🥳💚

05/29/2026

Wishing our Senior Director of Operations and Client Engagement, Lya Kimbrough, a Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do for the Urban League Movement!!! ❤️❤️❤️