DeGaetano Family Cookout Is July 3 At Coolidge Park

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Joe DeGaetano
Joe DeGaetano

The Committee to Elect Joe DeGaetano Sessions Court Judge is hosting a free Family Cookout before the Independence Day concert and fireworks at Coolidge Park on July 3. 

The Cookout will begin at 6 p.m. in the gravel parking lot behind 50 Frazier Ave., directly across from the Carousel at the entrance to Coolidge Park.  Those who are interested in attending can view the invitation and R.S.V.P. online at:

http://www.joeforsessionsjudge.com/cookout-rsvp.html.

Mr. DeGaetano was raised in Hixson and now lives in North Chattanooga with his wife and daughter.  His law office is located at the north end of the Walnut Street Bridge, in an 1890s-era building that he preserved and continues to renovate.


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