Breaking down the numbers

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• CEO Soak 2022 | Tues., Sept. 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free | See local CEOs get soaked with proceeds raised benefiting the ALS Association.
• National Voter Registration Day | Tues., Sept. 20 | Various times | Various locations | Free | Get registered to vote at various locations around the city. 🗳️

• Financial Planning for Newlyweds | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | $15 | Whether you’re planning your wedding or newly married, this class will help you get your finances planned.
• The Front Bottoms with The Joy Formidable & Mobley | Wed., Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | The Signal | $27.50+ | Watch this indie rock duo play — this event is 18+. 🎶

• Bit Brigade | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St. | $15+ | Check out Chattanooga’s newest music venue and listen to Bit Brigade and Genki Genki Panic.
• Kathleen Madigan: “Do You Have Any Ranch?” | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $35+ | Laugh out loud at Kathleen Madigan’s set from her 32-year comedy career. 🤣
• Latina Professionals Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | UTC Lupton Hall Building, first floor | Free | Enjoy entertainment, food + drinks, and giveaways with Latina Professionals of Chattanooga.

• Valley Vibes Music & Arts Festival 2022 | Fri., Sept. 23-Sun., Sept. 25 | Various times | Cherokee Farms, 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd., LaFayette | $40+ | Enjoy dozens of live performances in nearby LaFayette, GA.
• 4 Courses and Tennessee Whiskey Supper | Fri., Sept. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Miller Plaza + Waterhouse Pavilion | $175 includes four courses and the whiskey pairings (21+ event) | Award-winning chefs from New Orleans, LA, and Durham, NC will be joining Chef Kenyatta Ashford of Neutral Ground to bring new flavors to this dinner, which benefits the Culinary Arts Program of Brainerd High School. 🥃 *

• 92º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️

• The Chattanooga City Council will host the swearing-in ceremony for District 8 Councilwoman Marvene Noel during today’s council meeting.
• Soddy-Daisy announced the construction of its new city hall annex building. City hall employees will be relocated to the new building, whilst the old building will be utilized by the Soddy-Daisy Police Department and the city court. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The lineup for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival has dropped. This free, two-day festival will take place Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 at Ross’s Landing + will feature artists The New Dismembered Tennesseans, Bela Fleck, Balsam Range, The Gibson Brothers, and more.

• The 21st Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest will return Sat., Oct. 8-Sun., Oct. 9. The German-inspired festival will feature live music, Bavarian food, seasonal beers, and a lot of fun. Admission to the festival is free — come in your festive German attire.

• TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition will take place on Oct. 18, where the five finalists will compete to win grants to support and expand their small businesses. A luncheon + inspirational panel will start at 11:30 a.m. — make sure to RSVP to the event.

• Applications for TVA’s STEM Classroom Grant Program are now open through Oct. 17. Teachers working in grade levels K-12 can apply for funding valued up to $5,000.

• According to the US Energy Information Center, Tennessee led the nation in the reduction of carbon emissions during the second half of the last decade. The cut in carbon emissions can be attributed to the closure of coal plants + the transition to nuclear and solar power. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is offering free epilepsy + first aid training programs to aid the lives of those affected by epilepsy. The course is free of charge and only takes one hour to complete. (The Pulse)

• Did you know? The EPB and TVA Home Uplift (HUP) program provides no-cost home energy upgrades to qualifying homes in our community (think: HVAC repair or replacement and energy-efficient lighting). See how it works + if you qualify for a free home energy renovation. 🏡 *

• Sanofi, the maker of products like Gold Bond and Icy Hot, is hiring for multiple positions including Process Technician, Packaging Technician, and Distribution Clerk right here in Chattanooga. Interested in joining the team? Learn more about the full-time positions + benefits and apply.*

• Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: NOOGAtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up.*

• Going on vacation this fall and need to learn a new language fast? With Babbel, you could be speaking a new language in as little as three weeks. Bonus: Get 55% off your subscription for a limited time. 🌎 *