A Chattanooga Honor During This Black Philanthropy Month

By Ray Bassett

Published August 20, 2024 at 6:11 PM EDT

John Edwards III is the founder and publisher of The Chattanooga News Chronicle, a weekly newspaper serving this city’s Black community.

This Wednesday, starting at 11:30 AM, John will be honored at a Black Philanthropy Month luncheon at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tennessee - Southeastern Chapter.

Tricia Mims of National Park Partners will be in conversation with him at the luncheon.

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