Junior League of Chattanooga (JLC) will host a new fundraising event, the Designer Showhouse. It will showcase the city’s leading design talent at a beautiful home in the heart of Chattanooga on the historic Missionary Ridge. The home is a 7,462-square foot estate on almost seven acres of land. Each room will feature designs by different local designers. Home tours will be held June 4-27, on Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, from 1-4 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will go towards JLC’s various initiatives. JLC helps develop leaders by educating and empowering its members to plan and execute impactful programs with community partners. Partners include the Chattanooga Food Bank and Hamilton County schools. JLC’s primary initiative is Seeds of Change, a program that works to eliminate food deserts in Hamilton County.
Officials said, "Food deserts are defined as areas where most residents have low or no access to healthy food. More than 60,000 people are affected by this issue locally. Think of where you live and shop for food, could you walk to a store or market to buy produce? Is it affordable within your budget? What if you use public transportation – does the commute take more than an hour? If so, you may live in a food desert yourself."
The public is invited to tour the Designer Showhouse, getting inspired while also purchasing everything from the furniture to the fixtures featured in each room. On June 4 and 11, there will also be a popup shop featuring local design, clothing, jewelry, food vendors and more. A kickoff gala will also be held on Friday, June 3, from 7-10:30 p.m. Tickets are available at jlchatt.org and jlcshowhouse.com.
For more information, visit jlcshowhouse.com or email jlcshowhouse@gmail.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.