CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard.

People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the Chattanooga Community

It’s an opportunity to commune with your neighbors and have conversations you otherwise might not have ever had.

The event was 100 percent free, no strings attached. The only ask was that people who are able consider donating a non-perishable item to the Maclellan Shelter for Families.

It’s a tradition that organizers say they want to keep going for decades to come

Emily Mack, CEO of River City Company told us, “This truly has become one of Chattanooga’s most beloved events because it’s just an opportunity for everyone to gather and share a meal. I remember last year that

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