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LibertyCon
LibertyCon is a Science Fiction and Fantasy convention held in Chattanooga, TN. It is held during the summer months, generally the end of June or the beginning of July. It is currently held at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. .

LibertyCon (Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention of Chattanooga Ltd.) is also a 501.c(3) non-profit organization. LibertyCon was formed with the goal of promoting literacy and education in the Chattanooga area and has done it's best to follow that mission with our guests and incredible panels/seminars covering Literature, Art and the Sciences.

In 2012, LibertyCon's 25th Anniversary convention, the charity of choice was the Challenger Center, $5000 was presented to them after the convention. In addition to the Challenger Center, LibertyCon also presented the Chattanooga Area Food Bank with a check of $5000 in memory of past board member, Sandy McDade. The charity of choice for 2013 was again, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, and $6000 was raised that year. The 2014 charity of choice is the AIM Center, the donation will be made in memory of Andrew Martin, son of Dave Martin, a long time LibertyCon convention attendee.

History
LibertyCon was founded in 1987 by Tim "Uncle Timmy" Bolgeo. He was the Chairman from 1987 until 2012. Uncle Timmy has since retired and his daughter, Brandy Bolgeo Spraker has taken over as Chair.