Morning Pointe Foundation

12/29/2025

Strong partnerships help strengthen care — now and for the future. 🩺💙
The Morning Pointe Foundation is proud to partner with the Chattanooga College Nursing Program, welcoming Licensed Practical Nursing students into our Chattanooga-area communities as part of their clinical rotations. Recently, Kristi Thomasson, Director of Nursing, and Ashley Yarbrough, Clinical Coordinator, toured all six Chattanooga Morning Pointe communities and spent time getting to know our teams and residents. The visit continued on campus at Chattanooga College, where we connected with faculty, students, and saw firsthand the classroom and nursing lab environments shaping the next generation of caregivers.

We’re excited about what this partnership means — building relationships, supporting hands-on learning, and encouraging future nurses to see senior care as a meaningful and rewarding career path.

To learn more about career opportunities and professional growth at Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointecareers

12/17/2025

12/13/2025

🎅🏃‍♂️ What a morning at the 2nd Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Santa Shuffle!
In partnership with Morning Pointe at Happy Valley - Assisted Living & Memory Care, more than 50 runners kicked off the holiday season with a crisp, joy-filled 5K & 1-Mile Dash — complete with Santa, scenic farm views, and plenty of festive spirit. 🎄✨

The event supports the Morning Pointe Foundation which provides scholarships in nursing, culinary, social work, and therapy fields — helping students across the Southeast including those at our partner school Dalton State College. And of course, runners enjoyed the beautiful backdrop of Happy Valley Farms along the course. 💛

🏆 5K TOP FINISHERS

👨 Men
🥇 Ryan Shrum — 17:31
🥈 Tripp McCallie — 17:48
🥉 Brady Wells — 19:37

👩 Women
🥇 Gilamarie Brown — 23:58
🥈 Myra Heptinstall — 27:09
🥉 Hannah Bruning — 28:10

🎉 Event Highlights
• Santa arrived in full holiday style to cheer on runners
• The course featured beautiful views — and horse cameos — at Happy Valley Farms 🐴
• Our warm and cozy Hot Cocoa Bar was a crowd favorite, lovingly prepared by Food Service Director Brittney Brown ☕✨

💛 SPECIAL THANK-YOUS

Chattanooga Track Club for helping the entire race run smoothly with professional timing and on-site support.

⭐ Aphix — our largest sponsor this year, whose generous support helped make the event possible.

⭐ Happy Valley Farms, Tapestry Hospice, Lavender Lime Quilts, The Refuge, and Horizon Advisors — thank you for supporting this growing holiday tradition.

🎄 Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered.
We can’t wait to see this tradition grow even more next year! ❤️

12/10/2025

🏃‍♀️ Join us THIS SATURDAY as we walk, run, and give back at the Morning Pointe Foundation Santa Shuffle! 🎄

The Santa Shuffle 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is happening at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley – Assisted Living & Memory Care, and we’re just days away from coming together for a meaningful cause. 🎅✨

Be one of the first 50 registered participants, and you’ll receive an exclusive Santa hat + hot cocoa mug — and once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🎁☕️

Most importantly, every mile supports the Morning Pointe Foundation and its mission to provide scholarships for future healthcare professionals. Your participation helps equip the next generation of caregivers and strengthens the communities we serve. 💚🎓

🗓️ Don’t wait — register now before spots (and Santa hats) disappear: bit.ly/MPSantaShuffle

12/04/2025

✨ What a memorable evening celebrating the people who bring Morning Pointe Senior Living to life every single day. Surrounded by leaders from across our five-state footprint, our co-founders, Franklin Farrow and Greg Vital, helped honor associates and campuses whose dedication made 2025 an extraordinary year.

🏅 2025 Community Honors
• Morning Pointe Foundation Award — Morning Pointe of Calhoun, GA
• Associate Satisfaction Award — Morning Pointe of Greeneville, TN
• Operational Achievement Award — Morning Pointe of Spring Hill, TN
• Fiscal Responsibility Award — Morning Pointe of Hixson, TN
• Community Relations & Marketing Achievement Award — Morning Pointe of Frankfort, KY Campus

🌟 Community of the Year
• Morning Pointe of Athens, TN — Executive Director: Crystal Sutton

🌟 Chairman’s Award
• Morning Pointe of Tullahoma, TN — Executive Director: Tana Caldwell

🌟 Exceeding Expectations Award Winners
• Community Relations & Marketing — Jessica Schaeffer (Morning Pointe of Knoxville, TN Campus)
• Food Service — Shannon Bolden (Morning Pointe of Powell, TN)
• Nursing — Anita Hayes (Morning Pointe of Calhoun, GA)
• Caregiving — Liwisa Pwohn (Morning Pointe of Owensboro, KY)
• Life Enrichment & Alzheimer’s Programming — Dawn Pittman (The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington, KY)
• Maintenance & Housekeeping — Billy Mosier (Morning Pointe of Richmond, KY)
• Business Office — Kim Tipton (Morning Pointe of Athens, TN)
• Home Office — Shona Chandler (VP of Associate Engagement & Talent)

These honors celebrate the individuals and communities who lead with heart, elevate the resident experience, and strengthen Morning Pointe in meaningful ways. Your dedication is a big part of what makes Morning Pointe the region’s choice in assisted living and memory care — and your impact shines across every hallway, every shift, and every community we serve. 💚👏

12/02/2025

💙🌟 In the spirit of giving, help support students who are called to serve others.

The Morning Pointe Foundation provides scholarships for students pursuing nursing, therapy, culinary arts, social work, and other fields that uplift individuals, families, and communities across the Southeast. Your generosity helps future caregivers and professionals follow their calling — and strengthens communities for generations to come.

Every gift makes an impact. ❤️
Donate today: https://morningpointefoundation.com/donate

12/02/2025

🎓💙 On this Giving Tuesday, hear directly from Miranda Perez, Executive Director of the Morning Pointe Foundation, as she shares why our mission matters.

The Foundation provides scholarships for future nurses, therapists, culinary professionals, and social workers — individuals who will go on to support communities, help families, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others across the Southeast and beyond. 🌟

Your support helps open doors for students who are passionate about serving others and building a stronger, more compassionate world. Every gift becomes part of someone’s journey to making an impact.

❤️ Join us in supporting the next generation of caregivers, helpers, and community leaders.
Donate here: https://morningpointefoundation.com/donate

12/01/2025

🎅 The countdown is officially on! 🎅
The Santa Shuffle 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is happening THIS MONTH at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley - Assisted Living & Memory Care — and we’re now less than two weeks away! 🏃‍♀️✨

Be one of the first 50 to register and you’ll snag an exclusive Santa hat and hot cocoa mug — once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🎁☕️

Every step you take supports healthcare scholarships through the Morning Pointe Foundation, helping equip future caregivers and strengthen our communities. 💙🎓

🗓️ Register now before spots (and Santa hats!) disappear: bit.ly/MPSantaShuffle

11/28/2025

🎤✨ What an incredible season!

The 2025 Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent series wrapped up with 48 talented seniors taking the stage across Chattanooga, Franklin, Lexington, and Knoxville — and together, our communities helped raise nearly $153,000 for the Morning Pointe Foundation’s scholarship fund. 💙🎓

From sponsors and partners to every person who voted, donated, or filled a seat in the audience, this season’s generosity is helping students across 29 partner schools pursue careers of service — creating real opportunities and strengthening our communities for years to come.

The performances were inspiring, the support was overwhelming, and the impact will ripple far beyond the stage. ❤️

🔗 Read the full season recap and see how your support is opening doors: https://ow.ly/9RPH50Xyp5u

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — November 14, 2025 — The curtain has closed on the 2025 Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent season, where 48 seniors age 60+ shared their gifts across four regional showcases—Chattanooga, Franklin, Lexington, and Knoxville. Together, supporters helped raise nearly $153,000 fo...

11/21/2025

🎅 Ready, set… register! 🎅
The Santa Shuffle 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is coming to Morning Pointe at Happy Valley on Saturday, December 13 — and now is the perfect time to secure your spot! 🏃‍♀️✨

Be among the first 50 registrants to snag a commemorative Santa hat + hot cocoa mug — available only while supplies last! 🎁☕️

Whether you’re racing, walking, or enjoying the morning with family, your participation helps support healthcare scholarships through the Morning Pointe Foundation. 💙🎓

🗓️ Register today: bit.ly/MPSantaShuffle
Spots (and Santa hats!) will go quickly.