ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION


Volunteers are needed February 17-25, 2026, 

to help score the state's largest district competition in District 5. 


Contact 
Mary Frances DeVoe to volunteer.


Learn more about this year's competition


Chattanooga Bar Association Community Volunteer Days

As part of the CBA Board President’s legacy with the Chattanooga Bar Association, he has launched a new initiative titled the “Chattanooga Bar Association Community Volunteers Day,” which will take place once each month.


This initiative is designed to create consistent opportunities for our members to give back to the community while also fostering connection and engagement within the Bar. Keith and I will be participating each month and would love for others to join us.


I will send out each month's non-profit opportunity with date and time, and if you are interested in joining us, please let me know as I will need to provide the organization hosting that month’s volunteer opportunity with a list of participants in advance.


This is a meaningful and rewarding way to serve our community by donating our time and talents, while also strengthening relationships with fellow members of the Association.


We hope you will consider supporting this CBA program by participating in one or more of these monthly volunteer days.


Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and I look forward to hearing from those who would like to be involved.

Email LHOOD@Chattanoogabar.org or call (423) 488-3620.

 

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 – A Day on the Hill: Travel to Nashville. We will have a guided tour of the Capitol, sit in on Senator Todd Gardenhire’s Committee.

 

March – Siskin Children’s Institute: Help paint a room in magnetic paint for children at siskins

 

April – Children’s Advocacy Center (April is Child Abuse Awareness Month) We will meet sometime in the first two weeks of April at 8:30 am. They will provide a tour and as part of their Campaign, they ask that we bring a stuffed animal and healthy snacks.

 

Friday, May 1, 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade: Walk in the parade for Armed Forces Day Parade. This is the 76th year and the oldest Armed Forces Parade in the United States. This will be part of celebrating "AMERICA 250".

 

September 23, 2026 – Food Bank: Assemble boxes for families in need.

Lynda, Here is your official confirmation for your group reservation, including your registration link. Please read through all bullet points and forward this information to your team. 

The Chattanooga Bar Association has a confirmed registration for 21 at the Main Warehouse located at 2009 Curtain Pole Road on: 

Wednesday, September 23rd from 9am-12pm.

**Note: our site will only show 4 months out so your reservation will not show up for your group to start signing up until May 23rd. **

 

To register for your reserved volunteer shift, each individual must sign up through this registration link: The Chattanooga Bar Association 

Click on registration link 

Scroll to dark yellow sections, find your reserved shift, and click on SIGN UP 

NEW VOLUNTEER: Create Account 

Returning Volunteer: Sign in to existing volunteer account 

Complete registration for reserved volunteer event  

Be sure to click on your group when prompted 

 

Please make sure everyone is signed up at least 5 days prior to the reserved shift. This reservation will close 5 days prior and once this happens, I cannot guarantee availability for anyone not yet signed up.  

 

IMPORTANT:  

Footwear must be shoes that cover entire foot, FRONT AND BACK  

We also suggest bringing a refillable water bottle. 


NOVEMBER - Chattanooga Foundation – Community Kitchen: Serve Meals to those in need

 

DECEMBER – Kidney Foundation or National Cemetery: Adopt-a-Box assembly or place wreaths on gravestones

 

June, July, August, October to be announced:

* Partnership for Families Children and Adults *

* Volunteers in Medicine *

* Habitat for Humanity *

* Big Brother Big Sister *



OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT For

HAMILTON COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT


Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Gary W. Starnes and

Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson 

are pleased to announce that they have officially set up a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) for

Hamilton County, Tennessee. 


The official web page is:  https://vtc.hamiltontn.gov/   


The VTC web page contains all of the contact information and forms necessary to apply for the Hamilton County VTC in both General Sessions Court and Criminal Court.  They are very happy to provide this program for our veterans who have served our country and need our help.