Cempa Community Care Unveils Dining Out For Life 2021 Details

On Thursday, June 24, 15 local restaurants all across Chattanooga will be joining forces with Cempa Community Care to raise money and awareness for HIV programs in the Tennessee Valley through the organization’s annual Dining Out For Life event.

Proceeds will benefit those within our community who are affected by HIV.

Participating restaurants include 1885, Big Chill & Grill, Brewhaus, Easy Bistro, FEED Co. Table & Tavern, Flying Squirrel, Frothy Monkey, Il Primo Northshore, Il Primo Ooltewah, Main Street Meats, Public House, Sing It or Wing It, Southern Star, Tremont Tavern, and Universal Joint. 

To join the cause, simply dine in at a participating restaurant or pick up a meal to eat at home. If you can’t make it to a restaurant, you can still give back by texting CEMPA to 423 205-7110.

“I’m proud to be a part of an event that not only spreads awareness for HIV, but also encourages people to support their local community,” said Mike Rice, 2021 Dining Out For Life Restaurant Ambassador.

“The past year was challenging for so many in our community, and our local restaurants are no exception,” said Shannon Stephenson, Cempa Community Care CEO. “Many of those in this list participated last year, even as they navigated challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are so grateful for their continued support of our organization and our community as a whole.”

Dining Out For Life 2021 is presented by the Chattanooga CARES Foundation, Subaru of America, and NPS Pharmacy.

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Robert Morris

Robert Morris serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Cempa Community Care, where he drives organizational alignment, strategic execution, and a mission-driven culture. Since joining Cempa as a Senior Strategic Advisor in June 2025, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future-ready structure, advancing leadership development, and guiding operational transformation. 

Robert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aerospace and defense, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes senior roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he served as Senior Strategic Advisor, Director of Communications Operations, and Senior Manager of Nuclear Materials, as well as Vice President of Program Management & Supply Chain at AAR Corporation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution, leading large-scale transformations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures. 

Deeply committed to service, Robert has dedicated his leadership beyond the workplace. He served as Chair of Cempa’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, and has held leadership positions with the American Red Cross, Thrive Alabama, and the City of Huntsville’s Human Relations Commission. He is also a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and currently serves as President-Elect of the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. 

Morris earned an Executive Bachelor of Business degree from Faulkner University and has completed executive leadership programs with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. 

Guided by his personal whyto approach each day with empathy, curiosity, and purpose, cultivating a culture where genuine belonging fuels excellence and empowers everyone to thrive—Robert lives out the Cempa values as a compass for every decision, action, and interaction. Compassion means meeting people with empathy, seeing them fully as they are. Empowerment provides patients and staff with the tools to thrive and grow. Excellence pushes the organization to raise the bar every day. Integrity calls leaders to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Unity reminds everyone that Cempa is strongest when it stands together. These values are not slogans—they are lived commitments to the community and to every person Robert encounters.