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The most local events in Chattanooga, TN

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You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved NOOGAtoday events calendar is here.

Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Chattanooga, including:

Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hubert Fry Center boat ramp, 4301 Amnicola Hwy.| $79 | Try this unique guided experience of locking through Chickamauga Dam from the seat of a kayak.
CELEBRA Chattanooga 2022 | Sat., Sept. 10 | 3-10 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Chattanooga’s first “Celebra” party will feature Latin food, craft vendors, dance lessons, and live performances.
100-Year Block Party | Sat., Sept. 17 | 5-8 p.m. | 640 Market St. | Free+ | Celebrate United Way’s 100-year anniversary with a block party featuring food trucks, Pop-up Project performances, face painting, and more.
2022 IRONKIDS Fun Run | Sat., Sept. 24 | Various times | Ross’s Landing | $20 | Run distances in this race are based on the child’s age + interest — ages 1-17 are encouraged to participate.
Wine Over Water | Sat., Oct. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Walnut Street Bridge | $125 | This event that takes place across the pedestrian bridge will feature 200 wine varieties, food, and music.

As Chattanoogans ourselves, we love making sure that Chattanooga has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free, but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)

In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.

Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Brianna + Kristen) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, baseball games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @noogatoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️

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Today

Free Family Fun Night | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a night at the museum with no entry fee.
Noontunes Concert Series | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Plaza | Free | This local fall concert series will feature Swayyvo for today’s performance. 🎶

Friday

Jamie Kilstein | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch (inside the Choo Choo) | $17+ | Comedian, radio host, writer, and performer Jamie Kilstein has unwavering views for which he refuses to apologize.
Outdoor Storytime | Fri., Sept. 9 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Southside Community Park, 3501 Central Ave. | Free | Outdoor Storytime is a 30-minute storytime for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. 📗

Saturday

Fall on the River | Sat., Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tennessee River Park, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. | Free | Enjoy a fun filled day of shopping local crafters and small business owners. 🛍️
Moon River Music Festival | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 | Various times | Coolidge Park | $120+ | Listen to bands and artists like The National, Leon Bridges, and Band of Horses.

Sunday

Nature Calls Trail Race | Sun., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust | $20+ | This race is a low key, no frills, no awards social race, run, or hike. 🥾

Plan Ahead

Power of One Week | Mon., Sept. 26-Sat., Oct. 1 | Times vary | Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. | Free | Head to Hamilton Place for a week of activities leading up to the More Than Pink Walk on Sat., Oct. 1 — play pink-themed trivia and shop exclusive deals like up to 25% off dinner, 10% off Athleta #PowerOfShe gear + more. 👟 *

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

84º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️

Civic

Mayor Tim Kelly recently announced the appointment of two inaugural roles in the city’s government. Carmen Davis is the Director of the Division of Culture, Arts, and Creative Economy + Esai Navarro will serve as the Director of the Office of New Americans.

Announced

Jack White is coming to Chattanooga on Sat., Sept. 17. As part of his ongoing Supply Chain Issues Tour, White will stop in the Scenic City for a special “intimate acoustic performance” at the Walker Theatre. Tickets + more information here. (Chattanoogan.com)

Biz

The Bitter Alibi’s third floor is coming back with a bang. The spot’s new bar concept called Dilemma will open this weekend starting today, Thurs., Sept. 8, from 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Cause

To help fight against suitcase poverty for foster kids, City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod will collect suitcases of all sizes throughout September to donate to a local foster care agency. If you wish to donate, suitcases can be dropped off at city hall.

Number

14. That’s how many local nonprofit organizations ArtsBuild announced were funded through this year’s Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants. The ABC grants help broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts + more.

Coming Soon

NiteOwl Urgent Care will open a second location in Ooltewah on Sun., Sept. 11. The full-service urgent care center will offer residents of the greater Chattanooga area convenient access to quality medical care. In remembrance of 9/11, free care will be offered to first responders on Sept. 11.

Community

This month’s Friends of Hixson Community Coffee Meeting will take place on Wed., Sept. 21 at the Clear Creek Church (5612 Hixson Pike). The community is invited to attend to listen to Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Administrator Scott Martin give an update on what’s happening within the department.

UTC

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will host its 12th Annual Constitution Day Lecture Series on Wed., Sept. 14. This free event is open to the UTC community + general public, and will cover topics spanning economic freedom and the Constitution — the lecture will also be available via livestream.

Shop

Does your personality type ever change? The short answer: No. Local author Joe Arrigo explores this topic and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in his recently released debut book, “Marble and Sculptor: A Personality Type Manifesto.” It’s available on Amazon, Etsy, or at local bookstore Winder Binder on Frazier Avenue. 📚 *

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month locally

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latina Professionals of Chattanooga

Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Thurs., Sept. 15?

In honor of the month, Latina Professionals of Chattanooga will host its first annual Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration. This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation” — to demonstrate that we’re a stronger community when we’re together, the organization will host various events at different venues around Chattanooga + Dalton, GA.

All of the events — which you can find here (in both English + Spanish) — will feature Latin American music, food, and special guests discussing their experiences and stories. Editor Brianna is excited about the opening celebration fiesta, and Editor Kristen is looking forward to the Latinos in the Arts event.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Brianna.

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