Westside Community Center to transition to Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga (BGCC) and the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development have announced the transition of the Westside Community Center. The BGCC will open its new Club this summer at the former Westside Community Center location at College Hill Courts.

As of April 24, the City of Chattanooga no longer occupies the facility, and operations will transition to the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga, according to the City of Chattanooga.

The City of Chattanooga is preparing to resume and expand programming at the new James A. Henry Community Hub on Grove Street in the coming months.

“This transition represents both a moment of reflection and a commitment to the future. We are proud of the impact the Westside Community Center has had over the years and are confident that the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga will continue to provide meaningful opportunities for the community.”

– Cedric Henson, Administrator for the Department of Community Development said.

They say a Grand Opening Celebration for the new Boys & Girls Club will be held on Saturday, May 23 and the first day of programming will begin June 1, with services available to youth ages 6–18.

“The new Westside at College Hill Courts Club will provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for youth during critical out-of-school hours. Through evidence-based programming aligned to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga’s six core pillars: sports and recreation, academic success, the arts, health and wellness, career development, and character and leadership, BGCC will intentionally equip young people with the skills needed for life and workforce readiness. Each day, students will engage in high-quality experiences designed to drive measurable outcomes in academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and career preparedness.”

– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga said.