• ChattaCLUEga Scavenger Hunt | Fri., Oct. 7 - Mon., Oct. 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Downtown Chattanooga | $25.00 - $70.00 | Take part in a scavenger hunt + fun activities — all funds raised will benefit Dec My Room Chattanooga. 🔍
• First Friday @ ClearStory Arts | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Check out the artists at ClearStory Arts in their studios along with artwork sales, live demos, music, and more.
• Kyiv City Ballet | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | UTC Fine Arts Center-Hayes Concert Hall, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $49.00 - $79.00 | Kyiv City Ballet and Chattanooga Ballet present an evening of ballet featuring the newly-commissioned “Tribute To Peace.” 🩰
• Tōth | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7-11 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $15.00 - $20.00 | This show featuring Tōth, Mon Rovîa, and mmeadows is not one to miss — one mmeadows’ member has even worked with Beyoncé on two albums.

• Highland Park Porchfest | Sat., Oct. 8 | Various times | Various locations | Free+ | This grassroots fest will feature various local artists using porches as stages. 🎵
• Chattanooga Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy the region’s best family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrating our city where the sights, smells, and sounds of German traditions take on a Chattanooga flair.

• Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week Family Day | Sun., Oct. 9 | 3-7 p.m. | Miller Park, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Kickoff Chattanooga’s Hip-Hop week with live music, vendors, food, games, and more.

• 1,500+ cars from all time periods on view in multiple events and shows throughout the weekend
• 19 judged classes at the Concours D’Elegance, held in the West Village, ft. close-up views of some very rare, historically significant cars
• 2.75 miles of racetrack during the Pace Grand Prix at the Bend, an invitational for vintage and historic race cars on a street course along the Tennessee River, ft. an infield loop + other track enhancements for 2022

• 81º | Mostly sunny | 4% chance of rain 🌤️

• County Commissioners recently approved the purchase of ~19 acres at the former Cigna facility for a new school. The school would have the capacity for 750 students + sit across the street from East Brainerd Elementary — potentially being used for students in kindergarten through second or third grade. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• South Pittsburg’s Lodge Cast Iron Museum will officially open this Sat., Oct. 8. The museum (which is attached to Lodge’s factory store) traces the history of the 126-year-old, family-owned company + also features the world’s largest cast iron skillet. 🍳 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The City of Chattanooga’s wet weather equalization station has effectively prevented untreated wastewater from overflowing into the Tennessee River. The station is among various improvements constructed in order to end the discharge of untreated sewage into the river. (Local 3)

• You better be-leaf it — according to the Tennessee Climatology Office, most of East Tennessee can expect a “spectacular” leaf season this year with vivid fall colors. This is due to recent cool nights and bright, sunny days. 🍁 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Beginning Mon., Oct. 10, the Hamilton County Highway Department will be reconstructing + repaving sections of Hunter Road. A single lane of traffic will remain open, but long delays are expected, and it is recommended to use alternate routes. Work is anticipated to take two weeks to complete. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Gunbarrel Road is getting two new fast food restaurants — Popeyes + Panda Express. The two eateries are going up in front of the retail center that includes Target and Whole Foods, in a spot that was formerly a Golden Corral location. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• On Sat., Oct. 22, BBB will host its Spring Shred Day — bring documents for on-site shredding, old hard drives for destruction, electronics for recycling, and unneeded prescription drugs for safe disposal. The event will take place in the Coca Cola Bottling Company’s parking lot from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• For those who live vicariously through their kids: Collegedale Parks + Rec will offer “Wizard School” for muggles ages 6-10 on Wed., Oct. 19. Kids will learn wand making, spell dueling moves, and will meet some of their favorite characters. 🪄

• Registration for the 2022 Tennessee Bike Walk Summit is now open until Fri., Oct. 14. The summit will take place Thurs., Oct. 20-Fri., Oct. 21 in Franklin + feature resources and best practices related to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, funding, education, outreach, and policy. 🚲

• The premiere of the Songbirds Radio Hour will take place this Sat., Oct. 8 on WUTC. The inaugural episode will focus on Bessie Smith + Chattanooga’s historic Ninth Street.

• The big storm might have passed, but that doesn’t mean the danger is over. Damaged buildings and power lines could cause trouble for you + your property. Here are some tips to stay safe after the rain stops and the clouds clear. 💧 *

• Chicago topped Conde Nast’s readers’ choice list of best cities in the US, and the cold never bothered us anyway, so we’re eager to plan a trip. Where would we stay? In this charming yet upscale two bedroom loft, of course. The best part is, it includes free parking.*

What to expect

• Free local beer from Wanderling Brewing Co., Chattanooga Brewing Co., Big River Grille and Brewery, Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., Five Wits Brewing Co., Cherry Street Brewing + The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co.
• Free food from Celeppe’s Food Truck
• Live music from Walter Slide
• Raffle prize packages from Black Diamond