We think this program is treemendous 🌲

Each family can receive two free trees to plant in their yards through this program. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Through a partnership between the City of Chattanooga, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, and EPB, city residents + EPB customers can receive up to two free trees per household to plant in their yards.

1,000 native trees will be provided as part of the Free Tree Releaf Program in an effort to enhance the community’s tree canopy so residents can enjoy greater beauty, cleaner air, and the cooling + stormwater drainage benefits that trees can provide.

The program is an extension of the city’s + Reflection Riding’s partnership formed in 2020 to improve stormwater drainage + water quality following the Easter tornadoes.

Program impact

Improves air quality by removing carbon dioxide + adding oxygen
Root network of trees supports stormwater drainage + filters groundwater
Provides substantial cooling benefits
Promotes biodiversity + animal habitats and food
Reduces soil erosion
Promotes lower energy use (rooftop shade can reduce air conditioning costs)

How the program works

While supplies last, residents can visit Reflection Riding (400 Garden Rd.) Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to receive their trees.

There are 10 native tree species to choose from + the Reflection Riding staff will provide recommendations so your trees can thrive based on the needs of the trees, intended planting location, and soil type.

Additionally, EPB’s Energy Pros will provide free expertise + services about how and where to plant your trees to avoid power lines and protect against potential future damage from falling limbs.

“Chattanooga’s trees help us live up to our reputation as the ‘Scenic City,’ but a healthy tree ecology provides so many benefits,” Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly said. “Adding more trees through programs like Free Tree Releaf will make our city an even better place to live, improving our air quality and helping protect our waterways for future generations to enjoy.”

EVENTS

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Today, October 31

Halloweekend | Mon., Oct. 31 | 12-7 p.m. | Infinity Flux Comics & Games, 3643 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend Halloween with free comics for everyone in costume (while supplies last), fun, games, and goodie bags with candy. 🍬
Danish String Quartet | Mon., Oct. 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Donation | This installment of the museum’s String Theory series will feature the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet.
Danimal’s Halloween Bash | Mon., Oct. 31 | 9-11:59 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $10+ | Come dressed in your best costume and dance the night away with Danimal — this show is 21+. 🎃

Tuesday, November 1

Mixed Media Art on Canvas | Tues., Nov. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $38 | Explore several different art mediums + techniques and build an inspiring piece of art in this class. 🎨

Wednesday, November 2

Credit Card Travel Hacking for Beginners | Wed., Nov. 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Learn the basics of how to use credit card rewards to travel across the globe in this class.

Thursday, November 3

Great British Baking Show Series: Focaccia | Thurs., Nov. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd. | $65 | This baking class inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” will teach you how to bake focaccia bread + create a “showstopper” design.

Plan Ahead

Jenn Pharr Davis - Speaker Series | Wed., Nov. 9 | 6 p.m. | R/C Northshore, 301 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga | Free | Hear adventure tales in a speaker series from Nat Geo Adventurer of the Year, Jennifer Pharr Davis — and find out if hiking is for you.*

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CHI Memorial’s medical team uses innovative technologies and the latest in imaging to administer treatments that combat the debilitating effects of a stroke. | Photo via Pexels

CHI Memorial’s medical team uses innovative technologies and the latest in imaging to administer treatments that combat the debilitating effects of a stroke.

Did you know? Chattanooga is part of the “Stroke Belt,” where stroke risk is two times higher than other parts of the US.

For a condition that kills two million brain cells per minute, fast + effective stroke treatment is critical. Fortunately, CHI Memorial offers world-renowned, comprehensive stroke care — including using leading-edge technologies, time-reducing evaluation tools, and telestroke services for remote neurological emergency assessments.

Read: At CHI Memorial, stroke patients have access to advanced, life-saving treatments when they need it most.^

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

70º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️

Development

Siskin Hospital recently announced plans to construct a series of therapeutic gardens on its main campus downtown. Plans include reimagining several outdoor areas of the hospital campus + its existing Leisure Park to create multipurpose healing gardens that will be open to the community. 🌿(Chattanoogan.com)

Community

UTC’s environmental sustainability group + NewTerra Compost are partnering to offer pumpkin drop-off sites so that they won’t end up in the landfill. Collection sites are open through Wed., Nov. 16 at Hixson High School, Ivy Academy, Woodsong Forest School, and UTC’s Challenger Center. 🎃

Holiday

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights will open Fri., Nov. 18 with a few new additions — a Christmas Market, an all-new realm, and a seated dinner available nightly in Santa’s Workshop + Kitchen. Tickets are available online now.

Health

Parkridge Hospital announced that it will build a new freestanding emergency room in Soddy-Daisy. The 11,000-sqft full-service emergency room will be located at 9402 Reco Dr. off of US Highway 27. 🏥 (NewsChannel 9)

Plan Ahead

On Fri., Nov. 4, local law enforcement + firefighters will compete in the annual Guns & Hoses boxing match. Money raised will go to the YMCA’s Youth Community Action Program, and matches will begin at 7:30 p.m. 🥊

Today Is

Halloween, Samhain, and the eve of Día de los Muertos, which takes place from Tues., Nov. 1-Wed., Nov. 2. Whether you’re decorating for trick-or-treaters, preparing an ofrenda, or just going about business as usual, check out this terrifying tale local to us in Chattanooga.

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Culture

This isn’t a filament of our imagination 🌟

Bring your friends + family by the carload to check out this holiday lights display. | Photo provided by Magic of Lights

The Chattanooga Department of Parks and Outdoors recently announced that it will transform the Summit Softball Complex to host the city’s first-ever Magic of Lights drive-thru holiday experience.

The lights will be available to see on the evening of Fri., Nov. 18 and run through Sun., Jan. 1 (early bird tickets will also be discounted for a limited time).

See dozens of vibrant light displays, illuminated canopies, and digital animations all constructed with millions of individual LED lights — all without leaving the warmth of your vehicle.

Here are a few displays we can’t wait to see:

32-ft tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie
Life-sized dinosaurs
BIGFOOT Monster Trucks
200-ft long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: Happy Halloween, Nooga. 🎃 A weekend full of monster mashes, costume parties, and Halloween-themed markets? I had the best time. My favorite highlight from the weekend? The dance circle at Bitter Alibi’s Nightmare on Houston Street block party. Some of y’all have some serious dance moves and I’m here for it.

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