Chattanooga State Community College has extended an invitation to all of the candidates seeking election to the Tennessee District 3 congressional seat currently held by Zach Wamp and requested their participation in a special forum scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, at 11 a.m.  Designed to be a community discussion, the event will be held in the Humanities Auditorium on Chattanooga State’s main campus located at 4501 Amnicola Highway.  The public is welcome to attend free of charge.

Participating in the discourse are Tom Crangle, Chuck Fleischmann, Tim Gobble, Greg Goodwin, Van R. Irion, Art Rhodes, and Robin Smith.

Coordinated by Chattanooga State’s Student Government Association, the forum will provide a venue for students to pose questions to and interact with District 3 candidates.  Responding to inquiries from a pre-selected panel of students, candidates will have the opportunity to share their perspectives and ideas as well as engage in a worthwhile and exceptional educational exercise.

Dr. Elaine Swafford, Chattanooga State’s vice president for Student Services, emphasizes the benefits students and candidates will gain by participating in the January 27th forum.   “Chattanooga State’s student body represents the community-individuals who are working, living, and voting in District 3,” says Swafford.  “Of course, the purpose of this program is to provide students with a meaningful and substantive experience, but conversely, the candidates can use this event to connect with people who are deeply interested in knowing them.  The event is a win-win opportunity for everyone who participates.”

For more information about the upcoming forum with District 3 congressional candidates, contact Brad McCormick by email at brad.mccormick@chattanoogastate.edu or by telephone at 423.697.3165.

For more information about Chattanooga State Community College and its educational programs, call the Chattanooga State information hotline at 423.697.4404 or toll free at 1.866.547.3733 or visit the college’s Web site at www.chattanoogastate.edu.

Chattanooga State Community College is a comprehensive, regionally accredited community college, operated under the policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents College System.  Founded in 1965 and serving a six-county area in Southeast Tennessee, Chattanooga State offers a wide array of programs and services.