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10 Chattanooga things we can’t live without

We could name tons of Chattanooga must-haves, but here are 10 to start. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

If you’re a fan of GQ’s 10 Essential series, where you may have seen your favorite celebrities boast about the things they can’t live without, you might be a fan of this localized spin-off.

We’re definitely not calling ourselves Jeremy Allen White (any “The Bear” fans out there?) or Jack Harlow, but keep reading for 10 Chattanooga things Editors Brianna + Kristen can’t live without.

1. ParkMobile Parking App
When Editor Kristen can’t find free parking around town, this app is a lifesaver. You can pay for parking right on your phone + receive notifications when your parking has almost expired to avoid getting ticketed (trust us, we know this pain all too well).

2. Bike Chattanooga
If you’ve been a subscriber for a while now, you already know why this is an essential for Editor Brianna. Now she bikes around the city freely, with no worries of a stolen bike.

3. Sitar Indian Cuisine
Sitar is Kristen’s go-to for a take-out meal. You can’t go wrong with the Tikka Masala or Saag Paneer.

4. Suga’s Pimento Cheese
Ok, so this is ~technically~ a Georgia item, but it’s sold every week at the Chattanooga Market. Brianna’s favorite is the jalapeño vegan pimento cheese (not spicy, just flavorful), which she could (and has) eaten in only two days.

5. The world’s fastest internet
We’ve got it made when it comes to internet speed. For two who are always working remotely, we couldn’t live without it.

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Today

Nature Journaling | Tue., Oct. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $39 | This course will help you use art + journaling to further your enjoyment of the outdoors. ✍️
Fall Break Film Fest | Tue., Oct. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Tweens + teens can enjoy popcorn and a screening of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” this afternoon. 🍿

Wednesday

Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit 2022 | Wed., Oct. 12-Sat., Oct. 15 | Various times | Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | This conference is focused on the hip-hop industry and how to find success within the genre.
Chattanooga Fall Drum Circle | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | All are welcome to drum under the October moon at this event.

Thursday

Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival | Thu., Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $44 | Celebrate two commonly appreciated southern traditions — hearty food + distilled spirits. 🥓
End Of The Line: An Allman Brothers Tribute | Thu., Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15+ | Listen to the premiere Allman Brothers tribute band at this 21+ show.
Fireside at the Greenway | Thu., Oct. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, 4960 Gann Store Rd., Hixson | Free | Enjoy a free outdoor concert around a fire — this week’s performance will be by Randy Steele. 🎵

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Today Is

Today is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming State and Federal General Election on Tues., Nov. 8. Register or update your registration here + check your registration status here. 🗳️

Civic

Red Bank was one of 114 cities in Tennessee to recently receive the Budget Certificate credential from the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. This credential acknowledges Red Bank’s management of public finances in a responsible manner. (Chattanoogan.com)
Emily O’Donnell, the city’s first woman to occupy the role of City Attorney recently resigned to return to private practice. Former City Attorney Phil Noblett will serve as interim City Attorney while Mayor Tim Kelly + City Council seek a replacement. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Cause

Through Fri., Oct. 15, Hamico Inc. will match up to $6,000 donated to Girls Inc. of Chattanooga in celebration of International Day of the Girl (which is today). You can donate here + celebrate today from 4-5:30 p.m. at Girls Inc.'s central location at Brainerd United Methodist Church. 💗
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults launched its online silent auction of autographed Chattanooga Lookouts jerseys yesterday. The jerseys are a special edition design featuring the team name Lookouts fingerspelled in ASL, and proceeds will benefit Partnership’s Deaf Services’ programming.

Community

Latina Professionals of Chattanooga’s final Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebration will take place this Thurs., Oct. 13 at Chattanooga State Community College. Enjoy free Latin American food, local business giveaways, and more at the event from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sip, sip, hooray. Chattanooga’s very own Double Cola Company is celebrating 100 years of serving delicious drinks worldwide and lending a helping hand to our community through volunteering and sponsorships. See how they’re celebrating. 🥤 *

Edu

Hamilton County Schools classroom library lists are now posted online to comply with a new state law requiring all public schools to maintain + publish a list of materials in school libraries and classrooms. The lists can be found via the school’s website or teacher’s individual website. 📚 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Arts

The Association for Visual Arts recently unveiled two new exhibits — “Donald Keefe: Ambisection” + “SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop Student Exhibit.” Both exhibits are open now and on display through Nov. 18.
The Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s Fall/Holiday Show will go on display on Fri., Oct. 28. An opening reception for the show will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Blackwell Automotive (71 Eastgate Loop). 📸

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Eat

D’Artagnan is a farm-to-table pioneer, serving top chefs + home cooks nationwide since 1985. Their small farms provide a wide range of high-quality meat — think: duck, organic poultry, grass-fed beef, heritage pork + more. And because they offer overnight delivery, everything stays super fresh (and super delicious). 🥩 *

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We’ll scale back on the fish puns

The Tennessee Aquarium’s efforts to restore Lake Sturgeon in the Tennessee River

The Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute released juvenile Lake Sturgeon into the river. | Photo by Doug Strickland via Tennessee Aquarium

Lake Sturgeon are a species of fish native to Tennessee that can live to be 150 years old. In the 1970s, the species had all but disappeared in Tennessee’s rivers due to poor water quality, over-fishing, and other issues.

For 22 years, the Tennessee Aquarium’s Conservation Institute has raised + reintroduced Lake Sturgeon back into their native habitat — with over 330,000 sturgeons released to date through the Lake Sturgeon Working Group.

The project isn’t a quick fix, as only the first wave of sturgeons released has reached an age where they can begin reproducing on their own. The efforts are long-term and require a fair amount of endurance.

The latest generation of Lake Sturgeon raised by the Tennessee Aquarium’s Conservation Institute was recently released into the Tennessee River. You can read more about the aquarium’s ongoing conservation efforts + how to support them here.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: There are more tasty eats coming to Hanover Street. In case you missed it, The Book & Cover recently announced that it will host Pizzeria Cortile’s food truck on Fridays + Saturdays starting on Fri., Oct. 14. You can grab wood-fired pizza for takeaway or enjoy your meal at some of the limited seating available.

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