The Change Center is reopening. The Grand Reopening will be held Friday, May 28, 2021, at 6 p.m., 203 Harriet Tubman Street.

“We’re back!" said Change Center Executive Director Dr. Nicole Chandler joyfully. “The past year has been challenging for our young people, so we are excited to be able to reopen and provide a space for teens to gather safely and reclaim peace, happiness, normalcy and camaraderie.”
             
Friday’s Grand Opening skate session is from 6-9 p.m. and free for all participants. Music will be provided by DJ Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton, safety protocols will be in place with mask wear and hand sanitizing stations, along with ionopure humidifiers throughout the facility.

“I have always said that the Change Center belongs to everyone, it’s significant that we are re-opening because it’s a vital time as East Knoxville begins to heal – that we do it together. In the first year of our opening, we made a huge impact in reducing crime in this area, hired young people from the community, gave them a purpose as well as income and created a community environment that welcomed and united people from all over the city and from all walks of life. It’s time to get back to that,” said Chandler.   

The Change Center will be open for skating Friday through Sunday, and available for summer camp, field trips and special events Monday through Thursday.
 
For more information call The Change Center at 865-951-1567.