The Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity’s 2026 Season of Giving officially launched recently with the 17th Annual Chili Open Golf Scramble at Dorchester Golf Club. The tournament was presented by Habitat’s 2026 Community Partner, Zurich Homes; Beacon of Hope Sponsors: East TN Dodge, East TN Ford, and Dave Kirk Automotive; and Pillar of Hope Sponsors: Upper Cumberland Encapsulation and Miller Heating and Air Conditioning.
Habitat extends sincere gratitude to the golfers, volunteers, and generous sponsors who made the Chili Open possible.
Leslie Letner and Sandie Baillie won first in the Male/Female Division, while Stephan Peters and Michael Peters won first on the Front Nine Holes. Chad Harris and Matthew Harris took top honors on the back nine.
Other winners include: Vince Richardson, Door Prize, Zurich Homes; Mary Vesper, Door Prize, Preserve at Fairfield Glade; Mary and Lars Vesper, Birdie Awards, Crossville Kitchen Sales; Letner and Baillie, Birdie Awards, Crossville Kitchen Sales; David Ticker, Guess the Golf Balls, Preserve at Fairfield Glade;
Mary Vesper, Putting Contest, Preserve at Fairfield Glade; Rod Barnes, Birthday Closest to Feb 10, Upper Cumberland Encapsulation; and Bob Brosmer, Closest to Temperature, Miller Heating & Air Conditioning.
Proceeds from the Chili Open directly advance Habitat’s mission of offering a hand up — not a handout — and helping make measurable progress in addressing the housing challenges facing working families in our community. Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity operates as a nonprofit homebuilder, mortgage lender, and ReStore retailer, relying on strong local partnerships to serve vulnerable populations and low-income families in need of safe, affordable housing.
Habitat is also excited to announce Hope’s Landing, the new neighborhood development, which will expand access to affordable homeownership opportunities for families in Cumberland County.
The new Putting Contest, sponsored by The Preserve at Fairfield Glade, added both challenge and excitement to the day. Golfers also enjoyed hats provided by the Chili Open’s Birdie Sponsor, Crossville Kitchen & Bath. Habitat extends special appreciation to the dedicated staff at Dorchester Golf Club, along with Cody King and Wes Harden of Fairfield Glade Community Club, and the leadership of Jeff Houston.
Community members are invited to engage with Habitat by volunteering, serving on a committee, shopping or donating to the ReStore, or painting bowls for the next Lunch on the Lawn.
For more information, visit cchabitatforhumanity.com, call 931-484-4565, stop by Habitat at 329 McLarty Lane in Crossville, or email Heather@cchabitatforhumanity.com to explore partnership opportunities.
Upcoming events for The Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity include: Mother-Son Night, May 1, at the Community Complex at 5 p.m.; and Lunch on the Lawn, Sept. 4, at the Community Complex at 11 a.m.