Two of Chattanooga’s favorite watering holes are toasting to saving lives.

WanderLinger Brewing Company and Hutton & Smith Brewing Company are competing in the inaugural Battle of the Brews. This week, both breweries are hosting blood drives at their respective locations. The brewery that brings in the most blood donors will be declared the winner and receive a trophy.

On Wednesday, from 3 -7 p.m., WanderLinger will be hosting its blood drive at 1208 King St. Donors can schedule an appointment by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/wanderlinger

Hutton & Smith’s blood drive will take place Friday from 4-8 p.m. at 431 E. MLK Blvd. #120. Donors can schedule an appointment by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/huttonsmith

Walk-ins will be accepted at both blood drives.

Those who donate and are at least 21 years old, will receive a coupon for a complimentary beer at the brewery where they give. Additionally, all donors will get an autumn-themed Blood Assurance coffee mug.

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

About Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.