Volunteer for Chattanooga’s MLK Day of Service

Celebrate the life + legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Chattanooga’s MLK Day of Service, parade, and other local events happening around the city.

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Volunteer around the city to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20 this year — honor his life + legacy on a local scale by volunteering for MLK Day of Service or attending an event.

Volunteer opportunities on MLK Day

City of Chattanooga | Volunteer + be assigned to a project around the city starting at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park | Helpers will clean around the 73rd Pennsylvania Reservation from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Red Bank | From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., join Green Steps at BeCaffeniated to clean up litter around the area — rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 8 because of the weather forecast.

Community events

55th Annual MLK Week | Starting Monday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 20, you can participate in The Unity Group of Chattanooga’s celebrations — from presentations to the march + parade downtown.

MLK Day Youth Leadership Symposium | Join the Urban League of Chattanooga on Monday, Jan. 20 for an afternoon full of historical and enrichment activities, games + lively debates.

UTC MLK Day | Hear from keynote speakers Elijah Cameron of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center + Dr. Michael Williams of UTC’s Africana Studies Program on Friday, Jan 31.

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