Strong, Smart And Bold: Girls Inc. Of Chattanooga Turns 65

By Ray Bassett

Published February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM EST

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga

For the past sixty-five years, Girls Inc. of Chattanooga has served more than 40,000 girls across Hamilton and Marion Counties with programs in school, after school and seasonal camps outside of school.

As the nonprofit celebrates this milestone year, a chance to look back - and look forward.

Tocorra Petersen is CEO of Girls Inc.

Bree Merity, a Girls Inc. alumna, is now its program coordinator.

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