ANNUAL REPORT 2020 As we entered 2020, we had ample reason to Our exceptional guest satisfaction ratings not only be optimistic but enthusiastic about were far exceeding our internal goals and — the year ahead. We were preparing to open on the cusp of our 30th anniversary — an exciting gallery focused on the world’s we were fi nancially positioned to become FROM THE PRESIDENT turtles and announce our leadership of a new debt-free within seven years. AND BOARD CHAIR nationwide program to curb the impacts of illegal turtle traffi cking. All of that changed on March 13.

The scientists at the Conservation Institute The abundant, optimistic momentum were about to begin groundbreaking with which we entered the year came research into microplastics’ impact on to a gut-wrenching halt when the fi rst freshwater ecosystems. case of coronavirus was confi rmed in our community.

2 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 2 Th e drastic changes spurred by the virus’s arrival transformed most aspects of our orga- nization and profoundly altered our fi nancial outlook. Th at we have weathered the pandemic as well as we have isn’t entirely surprising. Th anks to a history of wise fi scal stewardship, we were better positioned than many other nonprofi t organiza- tions to endure such an unexpected disaster. Our survival this year is due, in no small part, to strategic decisions made years ago by senior also allowed us to implement a much-needed Some businesses and organizations were leadership and our board of trustees to upgrade to our heating, ventilation and air able to reduce or shut off many of their utilitiess pay down and refi nance our debt. conditioning system to improve our air during their closure to help off set their losses. Coming into the pandemic on such sound quality and ensure guests’ confi dence in their However, providing expert care for our animals The great anticipation felt fi nancial footing — and with a healthy fi nancial safety while visiting. can never be delayed or diminished. Th erefore, with the grand opening of reserve — helped to shield us from an even more Th roughout the pandemic, our team demon- our operational costs continued while our the Turtles of the World gallery was followed by great dramatic downturn, but there’s no question that strated a remarkable capacity to adapt and evolve revenue from admissions came to a halt. As apprehension of the sudden closure to prevent the spread our position has been substantially reshaped by to ever-changing conditions as new informa- a consequence, we were spending more than of the virus in our community. this crisis. We entered the year with an admirable tion emerged about the virus. Th e speed with $400,000 on weekly operational costs without However, it didn’t impede our dedicated staff, who tackled degree of solvency, but we ended it with a conse- which they adjusted to this chaotically shift- any means to off set them. tasks while adjusting to new health and safety guidelines quential defi cit that will continue to impact our ing landscape is a testament to their creativity, Th e impact of our closure wasn’t limited like physical distancing. operation long after the virus is behind us. determination and strategic thinking. All of these to our own campus, however. Th e Aquarium qualities fueled our ability to weather the storm has stood as a powerful economic driver for Nevertheless, despite the steep fi nancial better than many of our peers. Hamilton County for almost 30 years. decline we experienced in 2020, the outcome could have been much worse. From the outset, the health of our employ- ees, volunteers, members, guests, and animals In the early days after Covid-19’s arrival, our has been the top priority. fi nancial team moved with remarkable speed to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan. When the pandemic struck, we closed our Th is allowed us to retain as much of our staff for doors voluntarily to slow the spread of the virus as long as possible. in our community. Th ey remained closed for We also moved quickly to secure a grant more than three months. Th is diffi cult decision through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and was the correct, responsible choice, but it Economic Security (CARES) Act, which allowed dramatically impacted our ledger. During the us to recoup costs we incurred as part of our 96 days we were closed, our revenue dropped reopening in the summer. Th is same funding by 90 percent.

3 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 3 Our closure — and the lingering reductions to our daily attendance — will dramatically reduce the $115 million in economic impact we typi- cally deliver to our community each year. Even as we found ourselves in a pandemic- induced fi nancial downward spiral, we steeled ourselves and showed our true colors. Th e about-face our team performed as we battened our collective hatches and did our best to continue to serve our community and fanbase was truly inspiring to witness. In the wake of our closure (and even after our doors reopened), we moved to freeze unnec- essary spending and eliminate expense wherever possible across all departments. Th is willingness to look for cost savings and to work more effi ciently helped blunt the impact of the closure.

Although members and guests weren’t able to visit us for months, we found novel ways to remain connected to our community and our audience, both locally and around the world. Sweden and the Kingdom of Jordan. For generations, we have shown our guests Our commitment to these channels of the beauty of nature and off ered respite from the outreach, both during and after the closure, In the spring, we eliminated 112 part-time has helped us to fulfi ll our mission and remain positions. Th is was followed by a second staff cares of daily life. Th is connection to the natural Pictured above: Aquarium world was especially important in helping relieve top-of-mind with potential visitors. And once reduction in the fall that impacted 22 full-time team members Brian Hunter (Maintenance), Jennifer Wawra some of the emotional toll from the pandemic, we were prepared to welcome guests back, it gave employees. (Husbandry) and Tony Martin and we developed ways to help our community us the means to inform them of changes to our Th ese reductions were painfully, if unfortu- (Guest Services). experience this healing power from the operation and to reassure them that their safety nately, necessary. By making the decision to cut Aquarium’s exhibits and programs. and peace of mind are our top priorities. these positions, we will be able to help speed our Within days of the closure, our team began Our eff orts to reassure the public appear to recovery so we can once more focus our eff orts creating and sharing content with our network have been successful. on our three-fold mission as an economic of fans through daily live streams, meditative An overwhelming percentage of guests driver, an educational resource and a leader in videos, new webcams and a well-received series surveyed since our reopening say they would rec- freshwater science. of curated science-at-home educational packages. ommend the Aquarium and IMAX® 3D Th eater Th is “Aquarium at Home” campaign to friends and family as safe places to visit. Th at This past year was, without question, one provided much-needed distraction, inspiration “word-of-mouth” metric is vitally important at that none of us will ever forget, but like metal and enjoyment at a time when they were sorely a time when health concerns continue to ravage that is strengthened by its time in the forge, we needed. Th e response was tremendous. much of the tourism industry. will emerge from the hardships we have endured Comments thanking us for the mental respite Of course, not all the changes we underwent as a better, stronger organization. fl owed through our social channels from as far in the year were pleasant. Twice after the onset away as the Marshall Islands, New Zealand, of the pandemic, we were forced to reduce staff . In some sense, we already have.

4 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 4 We have discovered the true breadth of our reach and the sway of our voice. We have come together as a community and a family. We have tapped reserves of strength and determination we were unaware we possessed. Th e pandemic’s impact on all aspects of life has been clear, as profound as it has been blunt, so I will be clear as well. We need your help. Th at 2020 has been challenging is undeni- able, and although we have achieved remarkable things despite the many obstacles with which we were confronted, our recovery hinges on your backing.

The story of the Aquarium is, at its core, one of public support. It is a dream realized from the collective hope, aspiration and self-determination of an entire community seeking to improve itself.

Th e wellspring of that belief and backing has fueled us since our grand opening in 1992 and allowed us to achieve many great things. It is what will lift us up to realize brighter days and even greater successes. Th e support of our members and backers has always been fundamental to our achievements, and our reliance on that generosity — now and in the future — is greater now than ever before. With your help, our future achievements will shine even more brightly as we emerge from the grip of the global pandemic. As Ward and I look forward to further improvements in 2021, we thank you for your continued support of and belief in our mission.

Ward Davenport W. Keith Sanford Tennessee Aquarium Board of Trustees Chair Tennessee Aquarium President & CEO

5 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 5 TWICE-RESCUED: OSCAR’S STORYTWICE-RESCUED: JOEL SARTORE In February, National Geographic photog- Since his arrival 15 years ago, Oscar, one of the Aquarium’s Green Sea Turtles, has inspired NOTEWORTHY rapher Joel Sartore visited the Aquarium countless visitors by thriving despite grievous injuries infl icted by a boat strike when he was to photograph species for his monumental young. In late 2019, however, Oscar’s caretakers noticed he was having diffi culty swimming 2020 Photo Ark project. Sartore’s ambitious and diving. eff ort seeks to immortalize the thousands We accepted a welcome off er to scan Oscar with an MRI machine at CHI Memorial of species in human care by capturing their Hospital. Aquarium staff veterinarian Dr. Chris Keller reached out to South Carolina likeness in stunningly beautiful portraits. Aquarium’s Dr. Shane Boylan for further assistance. In March, Dr. Boylan drove 400 miles Sartore took beautiful pictures of several species of salamanders and turtles. Th ese join images he from the Sea Turtle Care Center in Charleston to help diagnose Oscar’s condition. made at the Aquarium, and in the fi eld with TNACI scientists, during a visit in 2007. During a Once here, Drs. Boylan and Keller performed on-site surgical procedures on Oscar fundraising event at IMAX, Sartore delivered a stirring presentation about the Photo Ark and the to determine the source of his problem and vent pockets of air trapped in his shell. Th eir global race to battle extinctions. It was a fi tting start to the Aquarium’s “Year of the Turtle.” actions helped alleviate some of Oscar’s over-buoyancy, allowing him to live more comfortably in an off -site facility with a goal of returning to our Ocean Journey building. “The Tennessee Aquarium is known for their work to save turtles. Turtles need clean fresh water, just like us. And when we save them, we’re saving ourselves. It’s places that care about the least among us that I admire the most.” — Joel Sartore 2/4/20

CONSERVATION SUCCESSES Th e staff of the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute rapidly adjusted to the pandemic, which saw partnering organizations largely unable to join our

NEW ADDITIONS In June, the population at Penguins’ Rock resident Red-ruff ed and Ring-tailed Lemurs. scientists in the fi eld and a temporary halt grew by two with the hatching of a pair of In July, herpetologists hatched two critically to the Aquarium’s fellowship programs. Gentoo Penguin chicks. Th ese fl uff y little endangered Beal’s Four-eyed turtles and fi ve Despite these challenges, researchers’ birds were the fi rst of their species to join endangered Four-eyed Turtles. Th e Aquarium fl exibility and resourcefulness ensured the the Aquarium’s colony since 2017. Th ey manages the Species Survival Programs for both Aquarium’s important work of caring for received a wave of digital aff ection that species and has been the most successful institu- imperiled species was mostly unimpeded. stretched around the world. tion to add to their populations in human care. Lemur Forest welcomed a pair of newcom- LAKE STURGEON Last year, however, this eff ort received a surge of ers in 2020. Two Red-collared Brown Lemurs, Because groups were not able to gather for the support from specialists at the Shedd Aquarium John and Jessie, made their debut in the exhibit Lake Sturgeon spawning in April, last year was in Chicago, the Maritime Aquarium in Connect- in the summer. Th ese beautiful animals are part the fi rst when no Lake Sturgeon fry were raised icut and the National Mississippi River Museum of a breeding loan from the Bronx Zoo. Initially at the Conservation Institute since and Aquarium in Iowa. shy, the pair have since adjusted well to their new reintroductions began in 2000. Fortunately, In the fall, our scientists traveled to a site in home and can be seen alongside the exhibit’s we were still able to release sturgeon in the fall, Middle Tennessee to release 100 juvenile Barrens thanks to a group of 100 fi sh that had been held Topminnows, the majority of which were raised over from the 2019 class for a genetic study. by these partnering institutions. With their help, In November, our scientists and a small the Barrens Topminnow is now better safe- group of Aquarium Trustees and supporters guarded against extinction, both in the wild returned these fi sh to the Tennessee River. eyTh and in human care. joined more than 250,000 Lake Sturgeon we and our partners have raised and released since the SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BROOK TROUT campaign to save this river giant began. Th is was the Aquarium’s eighth year spawning, raising, and releasing baby Southern BARRENS TOPMINNOW Appalachian Brook Trout. Despite the After being federally listed as an endangered pandemic, the fi sh released in 2020 represented species in late 2019, the eff ort to save this an important step in the long-term eff ort to topminnow received a tremendous boost in restore Tennessee’s only native trout species. 2020. Since 1998, the Aquarium was the only After seeing wild breeding in a stream that zoo or aquarium working to save this native fi sh had been stocked for several years, scientists by raising juvenile fi sh to release into the wild. began releasing juveniles into another nearby waterway. Moments of such tangible progress are rare for long-term conservation eff orts, and this release was excitedly celebrated by all involved.

6 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 6 All the participants delivered updates on “Financially, 2020 was the most challenging year we have ever faced. We received strong support their eff orts to stop the upstream spread of MANAGING OUR from the community and worked very hard to utilize all additional funding sources (for which invasive carp into the Tennessee and Cumber- we were eligible) to minimize our operating defi cit. When combined with effi cient resource land Rivers. For the past two years, the Aquari- FINANCIAL management, we fi nished the year with a $2 million operating defi cit. Although we experienced um has been educating the public about invasive a signifi cant shortfall in 2020, we have been able to position ourselves for a strong recovery in carp species and the ramifi cations for ecosystems, RESOURCES the future as the world around us recovers from the global pandemic.” VIRTUAL EVENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE MICROPLASTICS EXPERTS ONLINE leisure activities, and local economies. Th e Tennessee Aquarium Conservation — Gordon Stalans, Tennessee AquariumVice President-CFO, CIO Institute partnered with the River Basin “We have four species of invasive carp in the Center at the University of Georgia to United States. All four wreak havoc and cause host a virtual microplastics symposium. our native species to decline and — in some Scientists from across the country gathered severe instances — to completely disappear.” online to focus on microplastics in — Dr. Bernie Kuhajda, Aquatic Conservation SOURCES USES freshwater systems. Biologist at the Tennessee Aquarium Because the fi eld of freshwater micro- $17,665,576 $19,728,234 plastics research is developing so rapidly, SERVE & PROTECT it was important for the scientifi c commu- “Th e Show Must Go On” was the unoffi cial nity to gather together to establish research theme for the tenth anniversary of the Serve & standards so current and future studies in Protect sustainable seafood event. Despite the this fi eld can build off each another. diffi culty of hosting a live cooking show during a global pandemic, the Aquarium’s largest fund- “It’s extremely important that studies are raising event returned thanks to careful planning designed and conducted so we can compare and an overhaul to its presentation. and replicate results from different labs. These Th e live cooking show was off ered to a scientifi c studies improve our understanding of much-smaller audience in the IMAX® 3D how plastic pollution reaches the ocean and Th eater and was streamed to those who pur- provides us with insights into the emerging chased virtual tickets (a fi rst for Serve & Protect). threat to maintaining clean water for us all.” To ensure the fi nancial goals could be attained — Dr. Anna George, Tennessee Aquarium VP with a capacity-limited event, the fi rst-ever of Conservation Science and Education Serve & Protect online auction also was off ered. Off ering up the work of staff artisans, one- SILVER CARP SUMMIT of-a-kind experiences and generous gifts from In August the Tennessee Aquarium was the host local businesses, the amount raised by the event site for an informational webinar on the spread exceeded expectations in a year when fundraising of invasive Silver Carp in the Southeast. eff orts were desperately needed. Designed for the media and the general public, 7% other fundraising 1% this virtual event brought together a broad coalition of conservation partners including: 9% membership guest experiences 6% • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service • Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource 10% guest experiences debt service 7% Association (A partnership of 28 state agencies with fi sheries management 24% contributed support marketing 11% jurisdiction in the Mississippi River Basin) • U.S. Geological Survey 50% admissions administrative 25% • Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Kentucky Dept of Fish & educational programming Wildlife Resources, Mississippi Department and animal care 50% of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency • Tennessee Valley Authority • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Tennessee Wildlife Federation Complete audited fi nancial statements are available at: tnaqua.org/about-us/fi nancials-and-annual-report

7 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 7 THE WATERSHED SOCIETY Boyd & Nancy Patterson Ward & Ashley Davenport Recognizing Aquarium friends Katherine Paty Trust Trudy Harper & Roger Knipp FRIENDS OF THE making planned gifts, Th e Judy Powell Janel & Chris McKee Watershed Society was estab- Helen Pregulman Scott, Cathy & Tally Pierce AQUARIUM 2020 lished in 2011 in honor of the Cindy & Terry Todd State of Tennessee Lupton family’s commitment to Jo Ann C. Yates Tennessee American Water ensure the Aquarium’s success Greg A. Vital for future generations. THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING DONORS Anonymous (3) WHO MADE GIFTS TO ADDITIONAL CAPITAL & 2020 BOARD OF Cam Doody Charlie Arant THE TENNESSEE ENDOWMENT SUPPORT FOR TRUSTEES Sheldon Grizzle Pat & Nina Brock AQUARIUM IN 2020 THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM Ward Davenport, Chair Elizabeth Hammitt Daniel & Janet Burnside In 2020, the Tennessee Anonymous Chris McKee, Vice-Chair & Beecher Hunter Caroline & Charlotte Denton Aquarium celebrated the Year Charlie Arant Treasurer Candy Johnson Fund for Penguins of the Turtle to highlight the Event Network, LLC Valoria Armstrong, Secretary Roy Keith Dr. Skylar Davidson incredible diversity of turtles First Horizon Foundation Keith Sanford, President & Alison Lebovitz Gene Dwyer around the world and the Dr. Anna George & CEO Allen McCallie Gerald Grekowicz & important roles they play in Dr. Dave Neely Kristina Montague Mary Clor environments closer to home. In John Giblin & Karen Diamond Scott Pierce Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt honor of this occasion, a newly Th e McKee Family Greg A. Vital Alex & Jack* McDonald designed exhibit, Turtles of the McKee Foods Aaron Webb World, opened in River Journey in March. Th is exhibit was made possible by the generosity of the following supporters:

ANNUAL SUPPORT Joseph & Susan Davenport Linda Blakeley & Gayle Minor Wes & Amy Hicks Margaret Oehmig Th ank you to the following Th om Demas Anna & Dax Branam Dave & Wendy Holscher Jeff & Susie Parker donors who contributed to the Kathleen & David Evans Charlie Brock Ann Hon Anna & Allen Peterfreund Aquarium’s Annual Fund with Dr. Anna George & Pat & Nina Brock Mark & Dawn Huber George & Bonnie Pettway gifts of $1,000 or greater. Dr. David Neely Paul & Susu Brock Margaret Hudson Bill Phillips & Kim Terry Trudy Harper & Roger Knipp Randy & Kathy Brooks Deborah & Bob Hulse Judy Powell visionary Dr. Dan Kennedy William & Vicki Christensen Margaret Jan & Alex Chi Irvin & Judith Pressman Anonymous (2) Ken Cagle & Ben Keyser Dr. Catherine Colby & Don & Susan Jensen Pete & Anne Rittenberry Ward & Ashley Davenport Jessica Miller Dr. Andrew Workinger Dr. Bryan & Candy Johnson Meredith & Colby Roberts Scott & Catherine Pierce Rick & Cannon Montague Dave & Kate Collins Peggy Jones Judi Rossman Julie & Patrick Stowe Joy & David Newby Katherine & Sam Currin Link Jordan Brett Rousch Billy Woodall & Julie & Perry Piper Jay & Cynthia Dale Dr. Christian & Patricia Keller Mark Siedlecki & Rodney Simmons Helen Pregulman Elliott & Nini Davenport Christopher & Shannon Erik Broeren Keith & Julia Sanford Judi & John Davenport Kellogg Robert & Pris Siskin sustainer Andrew & Lizzy Stuckey Christie Dillard Melanie & Chris King Gloria & Randy Smith Charlie Arant Jeff & Liz Tarumianz Lourdes & Jim Dillard Phillip Lambert & Gordon & Cheryl Stalans John Giblin & Jo Ann C. Yates Cam & Hannon Doody Paula Griffi th Aggie & Andrew Stephenson Karen Diamond Marcy & David Eason Alison & Alan Lebovitz William Sudderth & Chris & Janel McKee conservationist Deborah & Mitchel Everhart Charles & Betty Lebovitz Brenda Neil-Sudderth Paul Neely & Susan Street Anonymous (4) Buddy & Sally Faulkner Lisa Lemza & Mike Shillinger Buzz & Penny Th ayer Joseph & Lynn Schmissrauter Ed Adams Ted & Cora Feintuch Bud & Angie Lewallen Cindy & Terry Todd Bill & Katie Warren Catherine & Matthew John & Lorraine Forman Stacy Lightfoot Wiley & Jocelyn Turnipseed Anderson Rodney & Kelly Fuller Linda & Clyde Lyon Courtney & William guardian Jackson & Linda Andrews Clay & Jennie Gentry Will Martin & Jean Nelson Valentine Liz & Ali Ahmed Valoria & Lawrence Bill & Wilma Godsey Franklin & Tresa McCallie Greg A. Vital Steve Brandon & Armstrong Tom & Marion Griscom Matt & Emily McGauley Deborah Williams Patsy Fowlkes Dawn Arnold Eleanor Hall & Dave & Sarah Miller Jim & Mary Alice Wyatt Frank & Dottie Brock David* & Carol Barto George Parmelee Olan & Norma Mills Becky A. Young Donna Bourdon & Charles & Nancy Belin Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt Kristina & Tom Montague Beverly Still Bo Bishop Dennis & Gwen Harris Martha & John Morris Bob Caldwell* Woods & Judy Blake Lyn Harris Lee & Hilda Murray

*Deceased

8 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 8 Lindsey Dill Dobbins & Linda Callahan FRIENDS OF THE Lourdes Dillard Nelson Callahan Doubletree Hotel Stephanie Chance AQUARIUM 2020 (Chattanooga) Penryn Craig Th e Tennessee Aquarium gratefully Kinsey Probasco Hays Easy Bistro Martin Davis acknowledges the following corporations Komatsu America Corporationion Karen Estes Linda Degutis and partners who support our mission Kone Elevator Serve & Protect is an evening Flying Squirrel Jean DeRosa and enable us to make a meaningful KZ106 highlighting sustainably caught Dr. Anna George Lisa Marie Donovan diff erence to the economic, educational, Lawson Electric Co. seafood and is the largest Holly Gibson Duncan & Leigh Elkins and environmental well-being of our Life Care Centers of America curator circle Claire & Bob Griesinger Th e Aquarium appreciates fundraiser for the Aquarium. Gilman Grill Charles & Carolyn Fox community. Lodge Manufacturing Th e Tennessee Aquarium is grateful Recognizing gifts to the Carolyn & Charles Hart the following companies We are grateful for the support Samantha Grote Victoria Grace Astec Industries, Inc. March Adams & Associates for the generosity of the following Aquarium’s Annual Fund Berneet Kaur who support their employees’ of these companies and Bill Haley Tom & Marion Griscom Athens Distributing Company McKee Foods grantmakers and partners. of $500 - $999 Jane & Lowry Kline contributions through individuals who made our Meredith Harris Nicole Gwyn Barley Chattanooga Miller & Martin Anonymous (3) Dave & Lisa Adair Phillip Lambert & matching gift programs. 10th annual event such a success. Bob Hulse Brian Hackathorne BASF Corp. Miller Industries Amazon Smile Foundation Bill & Ann Aiken Paula Griffi th Apple Inc Kimberly Hurt Michelle Hall & Nicole Bailes Big River Grille & Brewing Works Naked River Brewery Aquarium & Zoo Facilities Association Th om & Sandie Benson Alison & Alan Lebovitz AT&T PRESENTING SPONSOR Christian Keller D. V. M. Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt Big 95.3 Pershing Association of Zoos & Aquariums Glen & Elana Black Lisa Lemza & Mike Shillinger Atlantic Capital Bank First Horizon Melanie King Melissa Hartley Big Easy 106.9 Pinnacle Financial Partners Baylor School Gene Dwyer Jonnie Sue Lyons Bank of America Charitable Dr. Bernie Kuhajda Kira Headlee BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Pointer Management Benwood Foundation Karen Estes & Jerry Last Arline Mann Foundation EVENT SPONSORS Loribeth Lee Elizabeth Hill Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Power 94 Columbus Zoo Helen Glenn Nora McCarthy & CIGNA BlueCross BlueShield of Lodge Manufacturing Deana Hilton Heritage Center Reagan Outdoor Advertising Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Bill & Frances Gotschall Rob Mottice First Horizon Foundation Tennessee Mainstreet Meats Dawn Hjelseth Chattanooga Allergy Clinic Regions Bank Th e Community Foundation of South Alabama Rick & Pam Hitchcock Allen & Alice McCallie GE Foundation Cemrock Kyle McPheeters Kim & Will Honeycutt Chattanooga Area Chamber RiverCity Company Conservation Fisheries, Inc. Scott & Angelica Kelly Sylvia & James McCort Halyard Health Starr Mathews Insurance Monnie Leigh Meads Nan Huebner of Commerce Russ Blakely & Associates Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network Lisa Kiner Allison & Kincaid Mills Th e Home Depot Mallory Messersmith Deborah & Bob Hulse Chattanooga Marriott Downtown Schwab Charitable Th e David & Lucile Packard Foundation Lowry & Jane Kline Kristina & Tom Montague Impress.org SPONSORS Brent Mills & Nature Films Hilda & Marshall Jemison Chattanooga Land Company Signal Voice and Data Th e Episcopal Church Worth & Brenda Lillard Tommy Mowles Jackson Healthcare Chattanooga Land Company Network Bradley Jones Chattanooga Times Free Press Siskin Steel and Supply Company Georgia Department of Natural Resources Laura & McKinley Lundy Paul Neely & Susan Street Lyndhurst Foundation CHI Memorial Health System Avery Millard Emily & Max Jordon Chattanooga Tourism Company SpringHill Suites by Marriott Girls Preparatory School Jill & David McCain Luana Nelson Merrill Lynch & Co. Ward & Ashley Davenport Dr. Dave Neely Mary Keith CHI Memorial Health System Chattanooga Downtown/ Global Wildlife Conservation Allen & Alice McCallie Judy Powell Foundation JP Morgan Chase Casey Phillips Debbie King Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Cameron Harbor Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jay & Jennifer Mills Charlene & Brian Simmons Microsoft Corporation Lodge Manufacturing Joe Pope, Jr. Sharon & Kimberly Klein Th e Coca-Cola Company Southern Champion Tray Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation Jennifer Mirza Kelly & Brent Spell Mohawk Industries Nature Films Network Ronnie Price Susan & David Kroft Colonial Pipeline Company Starr Mathews Insurance Institute of Museum & Library Services Claudia & Darrell Moore Jan Stephenson Th e David & Lucile Packard Pinnacle Financial Partners Amanda Reeves Bud & Angie Lewallen COS Business Products & Interiors SunTrust Bank now Truist Kentucky Waterways Alliance Martha Jane Payne Caitlin Studer Foundation Russ Blakely & Associates Mike Rogers Pat Martin Counts Company Sunny 92.3 Lyndhurst Foundation Heath & Jennifer Ross Kevin Vandemark Pointer Management Tennessee Valley Authority Sheri Schannuth Dwayne Massengale CREATE Foundation, Inc. Talk Radio 102.3 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Richard & Regina Saas Greg A. Vital Takeda Pharmaceuticals Th e Vincit Group Signal Mountain Cookie Lady Tresa & Franklin McCallie Culligan Water Systems Tennessee American Water National Oceanic & Atmospheric Tanner Smith Marci & Ben Waldorf Tennessee Valley Authority Unum Sian Simmons Danelle McDaniel DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tennessee Department of Administration Frank & Kathy Trundle Vincent Wan Unum Jo Ann C. Yates Maggie Sipe Lori McDonald Chattanooga Downtown Environment and Conservation Th e Nature Conservancy Mary Anne & Rick Williams Deborah Williams US Bancorp Foundation Kelly Spell Sara McIntyre Eagle Mechanical Tennessee Valley Authority Offi ce of National Marine Sanctuaries Jason & Kathleen Wohlers Veterans Administration Additional support for Serve Todd Stailey Kristina & Tom Montague Th e Edwin Hotel Tennessee Valley FCU Riverview Foundation We are grateful to the following Wells Fargo & Protect was received from Martha Summa Claire Overmyer ELD Associates Ultimate Software Sewanee: University of the South friends who made a gift of $250 Th anks to those who made these generous companies Th e Edwin Hotel Lynn-Margaret Pace Elder’s Ace Hardware University of Georgia SK Films Inc. or more to the Annual Fund. gifts in-kind to support the and individuals: Joey Turnipseed Eleanor Hall & Electronic Controls, Inc. Unum Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Anonymous (2) Annual Fund. Counts Company Jennifer Wawra George Parmelee Embassy Suites by Hilton US 101 State of Tennessee Dave & Lisa Adair Daniella Bozzone Elliott Davis Westin Hotel (Chattanooga) Ellen Peach Chattanooga Hamilton Place Th e Vincit Group Tashkent Zoo Kimberly Anderson Choo Choo Diving & Kinsey Probasco Hays Jeff Worley Debbie Peterson Empire Distributors of Volkswagen Chattanooga Tennessee Department of Agriculture Rowena Belcher Aquatic Center Kone Len Young Kim Phillips Tennessee, Inc. W. R. Grace & Company Tennessee Department of Transportation Nancy & Charles Belin Jen Collier Lawson Electric Co. Robert & Elizabeth Raulston EPB Fiber Optics WalMart Foundation Tennessee River Basin Network Martha C. Berry Fabien Cousteau Paul Neely & Susan Street Th anks to the following Erika & David Sahaj Event Network West Rock — Mill Division Tennessee Technological University Jordan Bridges Dr. Josh Ennen Denise Smith friends who joined the event Carolyn Sandlin & First Horizon Th e Westin Chattanooga Tennessee Valley Authority Dottie & Frank Brock Event Network as our Serve & Protect Carol Putnam First Horizon Foundation Whiteboard Engagement Center Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones Dina & Rusty Campbell Micheal Floyd We are grateful to the Virtual Audience! Dixie Shearouse Food City WDEF News 12 Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Elizabeth & Will Conroy Coach Phil Fulmer following for donating items Liz & Ali Ahmed Colleen Shively Goldbond, Inc. WRCB TV 3 Th rive Regional Partnerships Joseph & Susan Davenport Bill Hughes for the inaugural Serve & Rebeca & John Allred Jill Shrader Groove 93 WTCI Trout Unlimited — Appalachian Chapter Ward & Ashley Davenport Keith & Julia Sanford Protect Auction: Samuel Andrus Alice & Alfred Smith Hits 96 WTVC Newschannel 9 United Way of Greater Chattanooga Jason Dedeker Joel Sartore Fabiola X. Lopez Avila Valoria & Lawrence Kristi Springfi eld iSustain Inc. 98.1 Th e Lake University of Georgia Mary Lou & George Drazich Anji Stiles Betsy Bowden Armstrong Nancy Stevenson Th e Johnson Group 103.7 Kiss FM University of Tennessee at Chattanooga David & Kathleen Evans Steve Brandon Mary Jo Barbaretta Judy Taylor & Katy Maughon JP Morgan Chase 107.9 Nash Icon University of Tennessee Buddy & Sally Faulkner Becca Chastain Harold & Nancy Birch Amanda Varnell US Fish & Wildlife Service Eric & Ruth Fleming Chef Tamie Cook Brenda Brickhouse J. Frederick & US Forest Service Judith Ford Josh Cox Jordan Bridges Barbara B. Weinhold US Geological Survey John Giardino Julie Clark Kimberly Broerman Dennis Whipple World Wildlife Fund Vicky & Fred Gregg Sharyl Crossley Anita Brown Barry White Th om Demas Bill & Jola Burch Mary Anne & Rick Williams *Deceased Katherine Dickhut Robert & Deedria Burchfi eld Joyce Youngblood

9 TNAQUA | AR 2020 TNAQUA | AR 2020 9 Beverly Kriewald Marion Cook Ann O’Connell Kelly Spell Sonny Vick Linda Keown naiads Kya Meilin Hawkins Mike Manly Jane Corn Kimberly Ogle Louis Spencer Craig Walker Sharon Klein Lauren Bailey Nyssa Henderson Lee Mann Jo Ann Cote Michael O’Neal Kay Wallace John Walker Kim Krause Scott Chambley Raven Hingleton Kevin Martin Alexander Couch- Ashley Patino Les Wallace Stuart Wasilowski Beverly Kriewald Robert Goodrick Morgan Iverson Marcia Massengill Maddox Christine Peters Jane Webb Andrew West Trieu Le Bobbi Harris Sofi a McDonough Avery McCuiston Joyce Covington Midge Phibbs Deb Williams Jackie Whitlock Bud Lewallen, Jr. Mark Issenberg Sarah McMahon Ruth McMahon Sue Crowder Eddie Rahm Wyatt Williamson Liz Wiggs David Long Mary Evelyn Lynn Mathilda McSpadden Our staff ’s commit- 30+ YEAR STAFF Sue Minton Joe D’Agostino Diana Rand Jamie Wilson Ann Williams Edmond Long Phillip Lynn Abby Moore ment to excellence is Peter Burman Greg Olivares Jack Danner Jan Redding Christopher Eley Michael Miller Craig Williams Patti Long Ruth McMahon Katie Nash the primary reason our Allan Parris Doris Dantes Pete Rittenberry conservation Peter Erickson Sue Minton *Derrick Williams Shannon Lorenzo- Rhonda Palmour Allison Palmer institution is among the 25+ YEAR STAFF Jose’ Pinacho Jayne Daughtery Rich Ruocco Ayi Ajavon Veronica Fallin Will Mitchum Nan Williams Rivero Charlene Simmons Colton Pankau most respected in the Jackson Andrews Joe Pope Gene Delett Marykathleen Ryan Ronald Little Frank Feather Greg Mox, Jr. Mike Wilson Mary Evelyn Lynn Jerry Steiner Samantha Rice nation. We are grateful Dave Collins Robert Porterfi eld Alan Dodd Jenny Rytel Mary Fedde Lee Netterville Pete Winkler Phillip Lynn Sharon Steiner Jessie Sinclair to the following employ- Christine Hunt Betsi Pryor Debbie Donohue Dean Sanders diver Bernie Flank Teresa Netterville Vonda Wooten Heidi Mahlum Rhonda Waldrop Briar Strickland ees who give over and Rodney Fuller Susan Schott Andrew Dorsey Mary Schenck Edward Adams Greg Foster Lorye Nichols Robert Zielke John Mathna Nancy Williams Melina Th arp above their daily service Cynthia Todd Peter Sestak Bob Dreyer Ella Schmiege Kevin Akard Heath Foster Greg Olivares Sylvia McCort Emilie Th ompson to support our mission. Mara-Lynne Payne Deborah Smith Peter Engels Susan Schott Brian Akins Matt Fuson Haley O’Neal enrichment Natalie Mccrimon penguins Savana Turner Jackson Andrews Diane Hanson Mary Lillian Smith Kathleen Evans Jessie Sinclair Tracy Allen April Gardner Brian Osgood Stephanie Hoerner John Miller Annette Ahart Th om Benson Christian Keller, Wade Taylor Laurie Evans Kelly Spell Besty Archer Jim Garner Doug Overdeer Sandra Miller Elizabeth Monson Kirsten Andreani emeritus Christin Cadwell D.V.M. 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