Hope for the Inner City

09/25/2026

TELL A FRIEND AND BRING 3 FREINDS!

🌟 Join Us for the Inaugural Mind, Body & BBQ! 🌟
Hope for the Inner City is excited to invite you, your family, and your neighbors to an unforgettable day focused on health, hope, and community!
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hope for the Inner City
1800 Roanoke Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
This free community event is designed to connect individuals and families with valuable resources that promote healthier lives and stronger communities. Whether you’re looking to learn more about our mission, connect with local health organizations, or simply enjoy fellowship with your neighbors, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s what you can look forward to:
❤️ Tours of Hope
🏥 Health Vendors & Community Resources
🤝 Family-Friendly Activities
🌭 FREE Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for the First 100 Guests
🔥 Delicious BBQ will be available for purchase from BBQ ROWE
At Hope for the Inner City, we believe that lasting change begins when communities come together. We invite you to experience a day of encouragement, connection, and opportunity as we work together to build healthier families and stronger neighborhoods.
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and inviting your friends and family. We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/22/2026

🌟 Join Us for the Inaugural Mind, Body & BBQ! 🌟

Hope for the Inner City is excited to invite you, your family, and your neighbors to an unforgettable day focused on health, hope, and community!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hope for the Inner City
1800 Roanoke Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37406

This free community event is designed to connect individuals and families with valuable resources that promote healthier lives and stronger communities. Whether you’re looking to learn more about our mission, connect with local health organizations, or simply enjoy fellowship with your neighbors, there’s something for everyone!

Here’s what you can look forward to:
❤️ Tours of Hope
🏥 Health Vendors & Community Resources
🤝 Family-Friendly Activities
🌭 FREE Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for the First 100 Guests
🔥 Delicious BBQ will be available for purchase from BBQ ROWE

At Hope for the Inner City, we believe that lasting change begins when communities come together. We invite you to experience a day of encouragement, connection, and opportunity as we work together to build healthier families and stronger neighborhoods.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and inviting your friends and family. We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/22/2026

We're super excited to partner with the Chattanooga Fire Department We are super excited to partner with Chattanooga Fire Department, Chattanooga Fire Community Risk Reduction & BBQ ROWE and Catering for our event this weekend, September 26th 10-3pm @ Hope! They've been a tremendous supporter of Hope! Don't miss it!!!

08/13/2026

Here is a sneak peek of what we do to serve our community here at Hope for the Inner City!
Stop by and say hi!
1800 Roanoke Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Join News 12 and Silverdale Baptist Church on our journey to serve the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia community.

08/13/2026

Lots of great things have been going on at Hope for the Inner City! Stay tuned for snippets and upcoming events!

03/31/2026

We’re excited to support meaningful work happening right here in Chattanooga.

The Bethlehem Center, in partnership with Hope for the Inner City and the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, has been awarded $68,783 to advance Neighbor to Neighbor: A Ministry of Health and Hope.

This collaborative effort is focused on addressing food insecurity, chronic disease, and barriers to care in under-resourced communities—bringing practical support, improved access, and real hope to neighbors who need it most.

Memorial Hospital has awarded nearly $220,000 in philanthropic grants to local nonprofit organizations. "The grants, part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program, are specifically designed to address pressing health disparities and significantly enhance the health and....

02/07/2026

🌶️ Today! Chili Cookoff | Saturday, Feb 7 | 2–4 PM 🌶️

Today’s the day. Join us for the Be the Change Youth Initiative Chili Cookoff, proudly hosted by Hope for the Inner City.

We’re gathering in fellowship to support youth leadership and stand alongside young people who are learning to serve and care for their community.

✔ Community & fellowship
✔ Youth leadership
✔ Encouraging the next generation
✔ Chili (because joy is still allowed)

👋 Mayor Tim Kelly will be joining us

Come hungry, come encouraged, and spend the afternoon with a community choosing to show up for one another.

02/05/2026

🌶️ This Saturday! Chili Cookoff | Feb 7 | 2–4 PM 🌶️

We’re just a few days out from the Be the Change Youth Initiative Chili Cookoff, proudly hosted by Hope for the Inner City.

Enter a team, cheer on the cooks, enjoy music, and support youth-led efforts to fight food insecurity.

👥 $20 team entry
📧 To enter or sponsor: contact Deidre at [email protected]