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The Hospitality Mission Of The Hope House At UTC

A meal at The Hope House on UTC’s campus.
Hope House
A meal at The Hope House on UTC’s campus.

On the edge of our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - you’ll find The Hope House.

Our own Richard Winham tells us more.

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