In September of 1968, the professor of religious affairs, at what was then the University of Chattanooga, called Gary Bradley, minister of the Brainerd Church of Christ, and asked him what should be done with the religious cards for those students who registered as members of the Church of Christ. There were 93 of them. Bradley presented this great need to the Deacons of the Brainerd church. They decided to undertake this as one of their projects. In November 1968, a house owned by the University and located at 627 Vine Street was rented for $70.00 per month. This rented facility enabled these brethren to establish a Christian Student Center. The Center was to provide a place for study, fellowship, and religious activities. The Deacons of Brainerd assumed the financial responsibility for these efforts until April 1969. March 13, 1969, saw a newly created Board of Directors for establishing a permanent Christian Student Center. The Board members were: David Boyd, Judge Tillman Grant, Howard Rogers, Paul Keckley, Gary Bradley, Ted Thomas, Foster McAlister, LaMar Baker, Don Hedrick, and John Crisman. These men represented congregations in the Chattanooga area. In November of 1969, the Board employed Mrs. Daisy Malone to serve as a housemother. Malone resided in the Center, was widely loved and accepted on campus, and contributed significantly to its overall growth [...]