Chattanooga State Hosts Free Screening of My Garden of a Thousand Bees on October 14, 2025

Join us for a free, all-ages screening of My Garden of a Thousand Bees at Kolwyck Library on October 14, 2025, at 11 AM. This PBS Nature documentary takes you inside a tiny garden to discover over 60 species of native bees, showcasing their vital role in our ecosystems.

Filmed by wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn during the pandemic, the documentary offers unprecedented, close-up footage of bees and their behaviors. Attendees will learn about the importance of pollinators, the challenges they face, and simple ways to support them.

Chattanooga State has been an official Xerces Bee Campus since 2018.

Don’t miss this chance to see bees like never before and learn how you can help protect these essential creatures!

Calling All Moms-to-Be: Support Student Learning with a FREE Ultrasound Scan

The ChattState Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is seeking pregnant volunteers for free obstetric ultrasound scans.
These free, non-diagnostic ultrasound scans are performed by sonography students for training purposes. We warmly welcome all pregnant individuals interested in volunteering to sign up for an appointment!

Sign Up for A Free Ultrasound

Dates & Times:

Every Tuesday - 3 Appointment Slots:

• 11:30AM – 12:30PM
• 12:30PM – 1:30PM
• 11:30AM – 1:30PM
   

Location: 

Chattanooga State Community College
CBIH Building (Room 116)
 

Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:

• 18week-30 week pregnancies preferred.
• Volunteer must be at least 18 years old.
• Pregnancy must be confirmed by volunteer's provider.
• Minimum commitment of (1) hour, with a maximum commitment of two (2) hours.
• Ultrasound images can be obtained and sent to volunteers via email.
• Volunteers may bring one (1) guest.
   

Volunteers Must provide:

• First day of last normal menstrual cycle
• Estimated due date
• Phone number and email address