UTC To Hold Annual Bloodanooga Drive Oct. 21-22, 2026
UTC is holding its annual Bloodanooga blood drive on October 21-22, 2026, in the University Center Tennessee Room. The event, themed "Be A Game Changer," aims to address a critical shortage of several blood types.

Chattanooga, TN, October 19, 2026 —
UTC will hold its annual Bloodanooga blood drive on Oct. 21-22, 2026, in the University Center Tennessee Room. The event’s theme is “Be A Game Changer,” and its stated aim is to address a critical shortage of several blood types.
The announcement identifies the event dates and venue but does not specify which blood types are in short supply or provide details about the drive’s schedule. Information about donor eligibility, appointments, walk-in availability, registration, or how many donations organizers hope to collect was not provided.
The drive is described as an annual event. No additional details were included about its history, organizers beyond UTC, or how donations will be collected or distributed. The announcement also does not identify a contact for people seeking further information.
With the event scheduled for two days, the information provided establishes when and where Bloodanooga will take place, while leaving practical participation details unspecified. No further figures or statements about the shortage were included in the announcement.
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