What to know

• TSA | According to the Chattanooga Airport’s website, it takes ~5 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~20 minutes during peak hours (5-8 a.m. Monday-Friday).
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Tailwind’s $5.29 bakery combo is a great deal — you get your choice of a muffin or bagel and a 12 oz. coffee. CoPilot Coffee’s Almond Joy Latte shouldn’t be overlooked, either.
• Reminder | By May 3, 2023, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

Current airport updates

Parking and shuttles

• Short term parking | $20/day
• Covered parking garage | $14/day
• Long term lot 1 | $12/day
• Long term lot 2 | $12/day

• A-1 Taxi & Transportation | Taxi and shuttle | Bonus: This service will also take you to and from Atlanta.
• Ave Taxi | Taxi
• Mercury Cab | Taxi
• Millennium Taxi & Transportation | Taxi and shuttle
• Nation Taxi | Taxi
• Nooga Shuttles | Shuttle
• Nooga Taxi | Taxi

• “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” | Thu., Oct. 6 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $40.00 - $85.00 | This Broadway musical follows the journey of musical group The Temptations. 🎶
• Fireside at the Greenway | Thu., Oct. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, 4960 Gann Store Rd., Hixson | Free | This outdoor concert will feature live music around campfires in a rustic setting. 🔥
• Latina Professionals Nuestras Historias: Our Stories in the Arts | Thu., Oct. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St., Chattanooga | Free | Join as local artists share their culture and how the arts can keep stories alive, plus entertainment, Latin American food, and giveaways.

• Tōth with Terrestrial Troubadors | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7-11 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $15.00 - $20.00 | This show featuring Tōth, The Terrestrial Troubadors, and mmeadows is not one to miss — one of mmeadows’ members has even worked with Beyoncé on two albums.
• Kyiv City Ballet | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | UTC Fine Arts Center, 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.”
• Scenic City Shakespeare in the Park: “Hamlet” | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Chattanooga | Free | Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to this outdoor performance of “Hamlet.” 🎭

• Highland Park Porchfest | Sat., Oct. 8 | Various times | Highland Park, various locations | Free+ | This grassroots fest will feature various local artists using porches as stages.
• Wine Over Water 2022 | Sat., Oct. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St., Chattanooga | $125 | This event showcases a variety of wines, food tastings from leading Chattanooga chefs, and five live bands — all on the walking bridge. 🍷
• 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. | 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 Summit 2022 | Wed., Oct. 12 - Fri., Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | This conference is focused on the hip-hop industry and how to find success in the genre.

• Scan your smile with either an at-home kit or an in-person visit
• Receive a customized treatment plan from a state-licensed doctor
• Start your journey with custom aligners (22-hour-wear or Nighttime Aligners™, depending on your needs)

• 81º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️

• The Brainerd Community Food Pantry’s 2nd Anniversary Festival will take place on Sun., Oct. 23 with live entertainment, yard games, food trucks, and more. A recommended donation of $10 for an individual + $20 per family is requested along with a non-perishable food item donation. 🥫

• 600+. That’s how many juvenile Lake Sturgeon will be released by Ivy Academy students + scientists from the TN Aquarium Conservation Institute this Friday. Since 1998, the aquarium and partners have released 330,000+ Lake Sturgeon into the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.

• The Chattanooga area has seen an unprecedented number of cases of canine respiratory illness, according to the medical director of Riverview Animal Hospital. If your dog is coughing, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with your vet so proper treatment can be administered. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• On Sat., Nov. 5, athletes with disabilities from 11 different states will play alongside former Major + Minor League professional baseball players in a nine-inning exhibition at AT&T Field here in Chattanooga. Tickets ($10 for anywhere in the stadium) are on sale now through the Lookouts’ ticketing platform. ⚾

• This evening, internationally renowned artist Leonardo Drew will speak about his development + inspirations as an artist at the Hunter Museum. During the free Art Wise segment from 6-7 p.m., Drew will also discuss his piece in the Hunter Museum’s collection.
• The Association for Visual Arts + Scenic City Clay Arts will partner to host SCCA Potter’s Alley during the Between the Bridges Festival to showcase the artistic talents of 23 ceramic artists. The free event will take place at Coolidge Park on Sat., Oct. 15 alongside the Chattanooga VegFest. 🏺

• National Park Partners will host a guided paddleboard fundraiser “Sup with Sherman” on Sat., Oct. 8 with gear + instruction provided by Outshine Adventures. Participants will float along North Chickamauga Creek to learn about the Battle of Missionary Ridge.

• Rebecca Ashford of Hamilton County was recently inducted into tnAchieves’ Mentor Hall of Fame for consistently going above and beyond to support the program’s efforts in the community. Ashford has served as a mentor helping Hamilton County students for 14 years. 👏

• The East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra recently announced that its 2022 Fall Concert — featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” + Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 4” — will take place on Sun., Nov. 13 at The Commons in Ooltewah. The concert is free and open to the public.

• To infinity and beyond. According to “The Most Popular Halloween Costume in Your State” survey conducted by All Home Connections, Tennesseans will be dressing up in a Buzz Lightyear costume this year.

• By becoming a NOOGAtoday member, you’ll directly support our mission of offering our newsletter, social content, and website access for free to all Chattanoogans (read: no pesky paywalls). Learn more + sign up. 💻

• Need a new laptop, or just some help with purchasing books? Tennessee Promise students may be eligible for up to $1,000 to use for school-related expenses. Learn more about COMPLETE Grants. 💻 *

• 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.*

• Notice an uptick in any of these feathered friends in your backyard lately? Keep them safe from colliding with your windows — a cause of death for millions of birds each year — by throwing up some decals like these. We love these leaf designs too to keep things festive for fall.*

• An Evening with Mon RovĪa | Sat., Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | $20+
• Haute Halloween with Jenna DeVries | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | $25+