The Chattanooga Public Library has added admission passes to the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to its Family Pass Collection, expanding free access to one of the city’s key historical attractions.
The new passes, now available at all five library locations, cover admission for up to four people of any age and may be checked out with a valid library card on a first-come, first-served basis. Each cardholder may use the pass once per calendar year.
Located in downtown Chattanooga, the Heritage Center features exhibits exploring the stories of the recipients of the nation’s highest military award.
Library Executive Director Will O’Hearn says the partnership will help broaden access to the center’s historical and educational offerings, while Heritage Center President and CEO Tom Mundell says the collaboration will allow more residents to connect with stories of service and sacrifice.
The library’s Family Pass program also includes free or discounted access to a range of local attractions and events, including museums, performing arts and sporting events.
Chattanooga seeks artists for Westside neighborhood mural
The city of Chattanooga, in partnership with the Chattanooga Housing Authority and ONE Westside partners, is seeking artists to design and install a new public mural in the city’s Westside neighborhood.
The mural will be installed at the James A. Henry Hub on Grove Street, replacing artwork removed during the building’s redevelopment. Officials say the project is intended to reestablish a strong visual identity for the site while reflecting the culture and values of the surrounding community.
The selected artist or artist team will collaborate with local residents and other artists to create a large-scale mural, approximately 26 feet by 34 feet, that emphasizes the hub’s role as a center for arts, culture and education.
The project carries a $40,000 budget funded through a HUD Choice Neighborhood grant. Applications are open to professional visual artists and artist teams age 18 and older.
Applicants must submit a résumé, statement of interest and eight to 10 samples of past work through the Artwork Archive platform. The application deadline is May 3, 2026, with artist selection expected by May 28, 2026, and installation planned for fall 2026.
Apply at www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/city-of-chattanooga-public-art/chattanooga-westside-mural.
CommonSpirit-Memorial awards community health grants
CommonSpirit Health–Memorial Hospital has awarded nearly $220,000 in community health grants to local nonprofit organizations aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to care.
The funding is part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program, which supports initiatives targeting needs identified in Memorial’s Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority areas include improving access to affordable health care and providers, expanding mental and behavioral health services, addressing transportation barriers and increasing prevention, education and health literacy.
Six organizations will receive funding for programs running from April 2026 through March 2027.
The AIM Center was awarded $28,500 for its Connected Care Program supporting adults with serious mental illness.
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga received $20,600 for a preventative health initiative designed to promote long-term well-being.
The Kidney Foundation was awarded $35,000 to expand transportation assistance for patients needing consistent access to life-saving treatment.
La Paz Chattanooga received $47,000 to address Latino health care needs and food insecurity.
The Medical Foundation of Chattanooga was awarded $20,000 to expand Project Access and its emergency food support efforts.
The Bethlehem Center received $68,783 for its Neighbor to Neighbor initiative, which targets food insecurity, chronic disease and barriers to care in underserved neighborhoods.