Events

• Veterans Day Concert | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. | Free | The Chattanooga Community Orchestra will honor veterans and their families with a lunchtime concert.
• UTC Veteran and Military Affair Veterans Day Event | Friday, Nov. 11 | 2-6 p.m. | University Center, 615 McCallie Ave. | Free+ | This event will feature free food for veterans, giveaways, and fun for all in attendance.
• Veterans Day Celebration | Friday, Nov. 11 | 3 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park of Collegedale | Free | Members of the Collegedale Academy Band will perform patriotic selections + various elected officials will share presentations at this event.
• Veterans Day Concert | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | Free | The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will present a free concert for the community to pay tribute to those who have served.

Deals

• The University Surgical Associate | Offering free vascular screenings throughout the month of November for anyone 50+ who has served in the armed forces. Reservations are required for your free screening at participating locations. Schedule online or by calling 423-493-2302.
• The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co. | Offering veterans a free brew of choice on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. + opportunities to win gift cards and prize baskets from local veteran-owned businesses.
• Point Park | Part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Point Park will waive its entrance fee on Friday, Nov. 11. Park rangers will be on site with informational programs at 11 a.m. + to answer questions.

• Drawing Realistic Birds | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $30 | Sharpen your realistic drawing skills by learning tips + techniques to draw a Mockingbird in this class.
• Adult Archery: Aim your Game! | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Adults 18+ can take part in this target-style archery event.

• Chattanooga Singing Circle: Community Sing | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6-7:15 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Join members of the community for an evening of singing.

• Chattanooga Winexperience | Thursday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 12 | Various times | Various locations | $15-$150 | This three-day celebration of wine and southern feel will feature tastings, music, food, and more.
• Free Family Fun Night | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a free night at the museum after hours.

• Campervan Camping | Friday, Nov. 11 | 5:45 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $299 | Reflection Riding is partnering with Outshine Adventures to offer a unique adventure van camping experience after its Campfire Concert.

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• Today is Election Day for the 2022 State and Federal General Election. Make a plan to vote by finding your polling place with this tool and checking out what will be on the ballot with our local guide. 🗳️

• Chattanooga’s inaugural Community Culture Index Survey will close on Monday, Nov. 14. The Community Culture Index, developed by Hinton & Company staff, is one of the first highly-localized, data-driven assessment tools meant to quantify a region’s performance to DEI best practices.
• The City of Chattanooga is partnering with Signal Centers to unveil Chattanooga’s first official ornament. Following its unveiling tomorrow at 3 p.m. at City Hall, the ornament will be available for purchase at local shops and galleries, with all proceeds going to the Hart Gallery.

• Work has started on a new 271-unit apartment complex in North Shore. The complex will be located across from 2 North Shore, and once completed in fall 2024, will feature studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. 🏗️ (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Red Bank’s annual Christmas Parade and Festival is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2. This year’s festival will feature 40+ local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and photos with Santa from 4-8 p.m., with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. 🎅 (The Pulse)

• Lexus of Chattanooga is moving from Lee Highway to Highway 153. Work on the new site is expected to start this year + be completed in ~12 months, when Lexus’ sister dealership Capital Toyota will grow its footprint and take over the vacated space on Lee Highway. 🚗 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Beard Contest is back. At this Sunday’s Chattanooga Market, beardies or those participating in No Shave November will compete in a competition for the best festively decorated beard, best groomed, longest, and more. Sign up to compete for free.

• Things are about to get ugly because we want to see your best ugly holiday sweater design. If it’s selected, it will be featured on a sweatshirt in our NOOGAtoday Six & Main shop for purchase. How ugly can you get? Email your design to us. 👀

• Did you know there’s still time 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.

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