Important dates

• Absentee ballot request deadline | Tues., Nov. 1 (that’s today)
• Early voting | Now through Thurs., Nov. 3
• Election Day | Tues., Nov. 8

Polling place

What’s on the ballot

• Adult Archery: Aim your Game! | Tue., Nov. 1 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | All adults 18+ can join this indoor target-style archery session with games. 🎯
• Mixed Media Art on Canvas | Tue., Nov. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $38 | Explore several mediums + techniques to build a piece of art that is inspiring and unique.

• ChaTech Tech on Tap | Wed., Nov. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Enjoy drinks, snacks, and conversation (about tech, of course). 🍺

• Great British Baking Show Series: Focaccia | Thu., Nov. 3 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | This baking class series is inspired by “The Great British Baking Show.” 🍞
• Sensory Night | Thu., Nov. 3 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This event is a low-stimulus evening for children with sensory sensitivities.

• Food Truck Friday | Fri., Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Grab your lunch from over 15 food trucks at this first Friday of the month event. 🚚

• Thanksgiving Market | Sat., Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | Get holiday shopping started early at this market with vendors, food, and more.

• 73º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅

• Yesterday, officials announced that the Chattanooga Choo Choo’s hotel and gardens will undergo a $10+ million restoration. The renovated hotel will feature 102 rooms in the original building + 25 Pullman train car rooms. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Today is Spice Trail Chatt’s grand opening for its Miller Plaza location. The business is “a celebration of India” offering delicious cuisine + Indian goods such as jewelry, clothing, incense, teas, and more.
• Calling all knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers. Chattanooga Yarn Company recently opened its doors at 304 Northgate Mall Dr. You can purchase yarn and accessories in-store or online + keep an eye out for upcoming knitting classes. 🧶

• Several road closures will take place during the F3 Future of Freight Festival from now until Thurs., Nov. 3. Expect lane closures on Carter Street, River Street, Reggie White Boulevard, and Station Street at various times. A full list of closure locations + times can be found here.

• The Chattanooga Red Wolves will advance to the USL League One Final for the first time in the club’s history following a win over the Richmond Kickers. The Red Wolves will take on Tormenta FC at the final on Sun., Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Good luck, Red Wolves. ⚽

• La Paz Chattanooga was the recipient of Hamilton County Schools’ Equity in Education Award. The organization was recognized for its advocacy + outreach supporting Latino families and children in the local public school system.
• Urban Air Chattanooga will host a free event for first responders + their families on Thurs., Nov. 3 from 4-8 p.m. Attendees will have access to all of the park’s attractions and can RSVP online (select the first responders event) — make sure to bring your work badge or ID.

• UTC will rename Vine Steet — the section of road from Lupton Hall to Palmetto Street — Dr. Roland Carter Street to honor the internationally recognized composer + UTC professor emeritus. The designation will take place on Fri., Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. and will include special performances. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)

• The chambers where the Chattanooga City Council hosts its weekly meetings will receive physical improvements + upgrades to audio and visual equipment. The renovations will include flattening a raised media area in the back of the room and adding a wall to delineate a staff area below the dais. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Fast Break Athletics will celebrate its 45th Birthday on Fri., Nov. 4. The community is invited to join in the celebration with a group run from 5-6 p.m. + enjoy food, drinks, giveaways, and games from 6-8 p.m. Happy Birthday, Fast Break. 🎉

• Need a Wi-Fi boost? EPB’s newest product, EPB Smart Net Plus, offers some of the latest + greatest tech available — including greater whole-home bandwidth, enhanced security, accessible parental controls, and more. Find out what we learned when we tried the add-on internet subscription for ourselves. 💻 *

• Eat too much Halloween candy last night? This cordless water flosser can help clean up those pearly whites. It is more effective than traditional dental floss and includes two flossing tips and two pressure settings. Bonus: This battery operated + cordless flosser is travel-friendly. 🦷*

• Walnut Street Bridge for an aerial view
• Coolidge Park for a quieter setting
• Ross’s Landing for a crowd + finish line view
• Somewhere along the Tennessee Riverwalk for the spot you think is best, based on the race course