CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — May 13, 2026 — Just one week away, excitement is heating up for Morning Pointe Senior Living’s Top Chef Challenge Final Round as the organization’s top culinary talents prepare to battle it out live in Chattanooga. The public is invited to experience the energy, creativity, and flavor firsthand on May 19 at 5:00 p.m. at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga Assisted Living, where four finalist Food Service Directors will go head-to-head in an exciting live cooking showdown complete with signature dishes, live judging, and public tastings. It is an opportunity for the public to experience the creativity, passion, and skill behind the meals served every day in Morning Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to sample each of the dishes prepared by the finalists.
Representing the Bluegrass Region is Kevin Horner of Morning Pointe of Lexington, who advanced with his shrimp and grits. From the Smoky Region, Brandon Turner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley earned his place with a spinach and chicken lasagna. Caletta Alsup of Morning Pointe of Brentwood will represent the Cumberland Region with her Chicken Monterey, and Brittany Brown of Morning Pointe at Happy Valley rounds out the finalists with her pan-seared Salmon Florentine.
Each competitor will prepare and present their signature dish live, giving attendees a front-row seat to the creativity and precision that define the organization’s dining program.
“This is where everything comes together,” said Justin Leiter, Director of Dining Operations for Morning Pointe Senior Living. “Our residents helped choose these finalists, and now the community gets to see their talent in action. It is a fun, high-energy event, and we would love for people to come out and be part of it.”
Dishes will be judged on taste and texture, presentation and creativity, nutrition and balance, resident appeal, cost and feasibility, and overall professionalism.
Beyond the competition, the evening highlights something deeper: the role food plays in connection, comfort, and daily life for residents. Events like this give families and community members a chance to see firsthand the care and intention that go into every meal.
Guests attending can expect an engaging atmosphere, a chance to support local culinary talent, and a hands-on tasting experience that brings the competition to life.
To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states, including AL, GA, IN, KY & TN. For more information, visit morningpointe.com.
The philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living is the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide clinical scholarships and caregiver support.
