Fiction

• “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal | Release date: Oct. 11, 2022 | This “stylish science fiction mystery” is written by a local Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Award-winning author.

For the family

• “Storm Bugs” by Andrea Zoppo | Release date: Oct. 20, 2022 | Local artist, educator, and author Andrea Zoppo recently published this children’s book all about our pollinator friends and what bugs do when it storms.

Learn something new

• “The Hassle with the Tassel: How to Succeed When Returning to School” by Lanise Featherstone | Release date: July 19, 2021 | This book is a resource guide for anyone interested in returning to school or enrolling for the first time.

Part of a series

• “Double Wide” by Gretchen Archer | Release date: June 28, 2021 | This is the 10th novel in the David Way Crime Caper series by the USA Today Bestselling author.
• “The Witchfinder” by J. Todd Kingrea | Release date: Sept. 21, 2021 | The first installment of the Deiparian Saga Trilogy has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.

Personal stories

• “How Y’all Doing?” by Leslie Jordan | Release date: April 27, 2021 | Read the “misadventures and mischief from a life well lived” by one of Chattanooga’s most beloved celebrities.
• “Bespoke” by Meredith Jade | Release date: Oct. 24, 2022 | This collection of poems from Chattanooga’s River City Street Poet represents their “real interactions, revelations, and mutual discoveries made alongside strangers.”

• Dashing Down the Boulevard | Friday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 5 | Various times | Various locations | Free+ | Shop from Dayton Boulevard businesses like The Mustard Seed and Bela Jewelry Co. while enjoying giveaways, sips, and snacks.
• First Friday Open Studios | Friday, Nov. 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Check out the artists at ClearStory Arts in their studios along with artwork sales, live demos, music, and more.

• Head of the Hooch | Saturday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 6 | Various times | 100 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free | Watch one of the world’s largest rowing regattas right here in the Scenic City.
• Thanksgiving Market | Saturday, 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.

• UTC Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 3 p.m. | Roland Hayes Concert Hall, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | Free | Watch the UTC Symphony Orchestra perform a live concert of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastorale.”

• Chattanooga Art Fest | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Meet over 100 artists and craftspeople during this family-friendly festival.*
• Breakfast of Champions | Friday, Nov. 18 | 7-8 a.m. | Chattanooga Prep School Gym, 1810 Kirby Ave., Chattanooga | $50 | Noogans can skip the cereal next Friday and enjoy the Breakfast of Champions, a fundraiser supporting Chattanooga Preparatory School’s growing athletic programs.*

• Decreasing testosterone causes hair loss. Fact or Fiction?
• There’s a difference between male-pattern balding and a maturing hairline. Fact or Fiction?
• COVID-19 causes hair loss. Fact or Fiction?*

• 77º | Sunny | 8% chance of rain ☀️

• The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $491,171 investment in a Community Air Pollution Monitoring Project through The Enterprise Center + Chattanooga Smart Community Collaborative. Funds will support 130 fixed, low-cost air quality sensors and more.
• The City of Chattanooga’s Chief Financial Officer Brent Goldberg recently accepted a new position as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at UTC. Goldberg is resigning from his role effective Dec. 1. (Chattanoogan.com)

• $300,000. That’s how much in home improvement loans is currently available to Chattanooga residents. Loans are available for those with a household gross income below 80% of the area median income to help with accessibility additions and other common home repairs.

• There’s a new event coming to Cooper’s Alley. The Alley Artwalk Project, presented by Tob.Art Creative Painting, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12 with colorfully decorated mannequins on display + music and entertainment from 12-4 p.m. 🖌️

• The annual Soddy-Daisy Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and travel its traditional route on Dayton Pike from Harrison Lane to Sequoyah Access Road with floats, marching bands, dancers, and more. 🎅 (The Pulse)

• On Saturday, Nov. 19, a food drive benefiting the Red Bank Community Food Pantry will take place. The drive will last from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Dayton Boulevard Food City parking lot. Items that are most helpful include rice, canned veggies, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, and tuna fish.

• Co-founder of Sculpture Fields John Henry recently died. John + his wife envisioned Sculpture Fields in 2006 when his Chattanooga-based studio led a grassroots effort to create an international sculpture park. Sculpture Fields is accepting donations in John Henry’s name to be included in its capital campaign.

• Six Chattanooga-area players were named semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award. Players from CCS, Baylor, McCallie, East Hamilton, Tyner, and South Pittsburg were recognized. Finalists will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. 🏈 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Ever wanted to weld? Every weekend, local training school Metal Makers offers project-based classes ranging in skill level. Check out the various classes — from “Women, Welding & Wine” to novice classes — here.

• Show your support for local journalism by joining the NOOGAtoday membership program. Membership has some awesome perks like exclusive birthday deals, discounts from our online shop, Six & Main + more. Plus, 100% of membership funds help support our local editors — that’s us, Brianna + Kristen. Learn more + sign up. 💻

• Looking for a laugh? The Comedy Catch has plenty — the downtown venue has been bringing in top comedians since 1985. Learn more in this CHA Spotlight episode. 🎤 *

• Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air-conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $299 avg/night. 🌊 *