• Civil War soldier | In some tellings, the spirit of Green Eyes is that of a soldier who spends his days searching for his body that was buried without a head during battle.
• Cryptid creature | Other legends say that the immense amount of blood that was shed during the Battle of Chickamauga attracted the “creature of great malice” known as Green Eyes. Different cryptid tales describe a long-haired, two-legged creature with fangs that has been around long before the war.
• Tiger-like animal | Some say that the legend originated with the 125th Ohio Regiment, which saw a tiger-like creature with glowing green eyes near Snodgrass Hill.
• Ambrose Bierce | An interesting theory hinted at by The Pulse in 2016 is that Ambrose Bierce, a veteran and writer who chronicled the horrors of the Civil War in his writing, is the spirit — in his article titled “A Wry Self-Portrait,” Bierce revealed that he had green eyes.
• Deer | One more levelheaded (*cough* boring) explanation is that folks who claim to have seen Green Eyes actually saw deer standing in the field, which, thanks to tapetum lucidum, can appear to have glowing yellow-green eyes at night.

See for yourself

• Campfire Concert Series | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $25+ | Enjoy a concert by Call Me Spinster under the stars, with the option to camp after.
• “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Interactive Movie Night | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8-10 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Let’s do the time warp again at this interactive movie screening. 👄

• East Ridge Fall Ball | Sat., Oct. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | East Ridge Community Center, 1515 Tombras Ave., East Ridge | Free+ | The East Ridge Community Center is hosting the city’s first Fall Ball event for adults ages 55+. 🍁
• Haute Halloween with Jenna DeVries | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | Coosa Mill, 1800 S. Watkins St., Chattanooga | $25 | Put on your best costume and enjoy an unforgettable Halloween under the stars in the Coosa courtyard — this event is 21+. 🎃
• Witch & Warlock Paddle | Sat., Oct. 29 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | $25+ | Ages 16+ can enjoy this paddling event dressed as witches, warlocks, and wizards.

• Halloween Ecstatic Dance | Sun., Oct. 30 | 1-3 p.m. | Garden at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $15+ | Sol Dance is a free-form ecstatic dance experience.

• Hunter-Gatherer: Columbia’s very first microbrewery is still going strong, known for elevated American dishes and house-brewed beers.
• Coa Agaveria y Cocina: Columbia’s upscale Mexican destination for bold flavors and tasty cocktails.
• Ratio: Ratio puts a twist on authentic Peruvian cuisine with seasonal plates and hand-crafted drinks.*

• 72º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain 🌤️

• Get ready to lace up those ice skates — Ice on the Landing announced its 2022-23 outdoor ice skating season at The Chattanooga Choo Choo. Opening night will be Fri., Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., and the season will run through Jan. 29. ⛸️

• Anyone who plans to be on the road this weekend + on Halloween day is urged to be especially cautious during the popular trick-or-treating hours from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Additional Halloween safety tips from the Hamilton County Health Department can be found online.

• Tennessee American Water has awarded over $15,000 to 16 local area fire departments through its Firefighting Support Grant Program. The grant provides funding for fire department expenses such as personal protective gear, communications equipment, fire prevention education, and more. 🚒
• The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Half Marathon, Junior Marathon + Fort Oglethorpe 5k will take place on Sat., Nov. 12 at 7:30 a.m. Funds will help support the Chattanooga Track Club + the Sixth Calvary Museum. (Don’t worry, we’re pretty sure Green Eyes likes to sleep in). 👟

• Tonight is the opening of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s “August: Osage County,” a tragicomedy play written by Tracy Lett that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize + a Tony Award. Performances will run through Sun., Nov. 13, and tickets can be purchased at the CTC box office or online. 🎭

• Even though tickets to the Hunter Museum’s Spectrum 2022 Art Auction are sold out, you can still bid on available art in both the silent + live auctions beginning on Sat., Nov. 5. A sneak peek at the auction art is available online. 🖼️

• Hosting an event for MAINx24? The deadline to submit your event for the printed maps + schedules is today. Any events submitted after today will be reflected only on the online schedule and event Facebook page.

• UTC’s Symphony Orchestra will present its free fall concert on Sat., Nov. 6 at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 6” + UTC’s Dr. Kenyon Wilson’s “Songs of Distant Earth.” The performance will also be live-streamed.

• Did you know we want to share your Black Friday deals with our NOOGAtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.

• What better way to celebrate scary season than with a ghost tour? Chattanooga Ghost Tours is one of our city’s longest-running attractions. Pro tip: They’re open year-round. See the latest CHA Spotlight to learn more. 👻 *

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🍬 Family-friendly outings

• Halloween Party | Fri., Oct. 28 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Joli Jardin Flower Shop, 1263 Market St. | Free | Treats + potions will be provided at this costume contest among the flowers.
• Recreation Community Celebration | Sat., Oct. 29 | 12-4 p.m. | Chris Ramsey Center & Park, 1010 N. Moore Rd. | Free+ | Dress up for an afternoon of carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, candy, music, and more.

🔮 Adult bashes

• SCREAM! A 90’s Halloween | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St. | $15+ | This “terrifying night” of 90s hits will also feature costumes + sets from Red Pawn, Supreme Cutlass, and The Communicators.
• All Hallow’s Eve | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave. | $10 for non-members | Enjoy passed canapés, themed cocktails, and candy while dancing in costume — non-members will need to create an account to RSVP.