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Cleveland YMCA celebrates $5 million renovation, announces new name

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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2026) - The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga celebrated the completion of a $5 million renovation at the Cleveland Family YMCA on Monday while announcing the facility will be renamed the Ocoee Foundation YMCA. It is in recognition of a historic $2.5 million gift from the Sheehan Family and the Ocoee Foundation.“Thank you to our donors, staff and v...
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YMCA receives 2025 excellence in fundraising award

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 20, 2025) – Today, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga (Metro Chattanooga Y) Board of Directors celebrated the Y receiving the 2025 Eagle Award for Excellence in Fundraising. The North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO), an association in partnership with Ys from Canada and the United States, presented the award at its conference on May 2...
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J. A. Henry Community Y Ribbon Cutting

YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga celebrates grand opening of new James A. Henry Community YMCA

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2024) – Today, the YMCA, City of Chattanooga officials and community partners celebrated the grand opening of the new James A. Henry Community YMCA at 3500 Dodds Ave. (previously at 460 Dodson Ave.) The new completely renovated facility includes upgraded equipment, full commercial kitchen, office space and activity space. It also features a teac...
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PICKLEBALL CLINICS

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Pickleball combines the skills and fun of badminton, tennis and table tennis. This fast-paced sport is easy to learn and fun to play.INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL CLINICSSESSION 1: Sundays, Jan. 12-Feb. 9SESSION 2: Sundays, Feb. 16-March 16SESSION 3: Sundays, March 23-April 20Details:Pricing: 1 Session, 5 Classes - $65/members; $90/non-membersClass Time: 3-4:45 p.m.Location: North...
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