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Have you made a list, checked it twice, but still feel like youâre missing that special gift? Donât worry because weâve got you covered with a gift guide featuring everything from clothing and accessories to candles and coffee from artists and brands in our online shop, Six & Main.
Whether youâre shopping for the ultimate party host, your favorite homebody, or someone in between, thereâs a giftfor everyone.
Adventurers can relax in outdoor chairs from Trippy Outdoor, keep their brews cold with Kanga Coolers, and catch a big one with fishing supplies from Toadfish. To fully equip them to explore the great outdoors, add a Jack Foster hat + Rheos floating sunglasses.
Before you stick a bow on it, click the button below to explore more gifts, including options for the foodie and pet lover in your life.
Gratefull | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free | This community Thanksgiving event has no fee, no expectations, and no agenda.
Next Level Comedy Showcase | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $12 | This event will feature a showcase of comics chosen based on their rising status in the comedy industry.
Friday, Nov. 18
Exclusive Mead Tasting Event | Friday, Nov. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Flora De Mel, 313 McFarland Ave., Rossville | $99 | Get an early tasting of Flora De Melâs eight new meads, along with light food + three early release bottles for guests to take home.
âIf These Walls Could Talk...â | Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Nov. 20 | Various times | Coosa Mill, 1800 S. Watkins St., Chattanooga | $37.50-$90 | Choose your own adventure as you explore an old textile mill filled with music, art, dance, and craft beverages.
Saturday, Nov. 19
An Evening with Poet Corrie Lynn White | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | The Book & Cover, 1310 Hanover St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Local poet Corrie Lynn White will read and sign copies of her debut collection of poems, âGold Hill Family Audioâ â after the reading, enjoy live music + pizza for purchase.
Christkindlmarkt | Saturday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | This holiday market will feature 20,000 white lights, a beer tent, mulled beerwein, multiple music acts, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Love. Light. Leslie. Sunday Hymn Singinâ To Celebrate Leslie Jordan | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 5 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | This event will feature behind-the-scenes moments, special appearances by Jordanâs family and friends, and a surprise announcement.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Chattanooga City Council recently approved the rezoning of the former Airport Inn at 7725 Lee Hwy. to be transformed into a permanent supportive housing complex. The administration will continue to refine its next steps through two community roundtable sessions. đď¸
Cause
The Union Gospel Mission is currently accepting supply donations + monetary support as they serve those affected by the closing of the Budgetel Extended Stay of East Ridge. Donations can be made online + supplies can be dropped off at 124 Signal Hills Blvd.
The Chattanooga Zoo + Partnership FCA will host ASL Day at the zoo on Saturday, Nov. 19. Everyone is invited to attend to learn about the deaf community + those who communicate through American Sign Language. A special ticket price grants you admission and a t-shirt to commemorate the day.
Edu
Hamilton County Schools will redistribute$84 million in leftover federal COVID-19 relief funding. 40% of the funds will be spent building the new Tyner Middle High Academy, $8 million will be used for after-school tutoring, and $7 million will be used for summer programming. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Opening
Savannah Taylor, a feminine shop specializing in âclassic and wearable pieces for women and mamas-to-beâ will open on Friday, Nov. 18 at 826 Georgia Ave. Be one of the first to shop in person from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. đď¸
Active
Pedego Chattanooga and Chatt Electric Bike Co.'s first annual Cranksgiving will take place on Sunday, Nov. 20. Bike + participate in a scavenger hunt collecting items to make up a Thanksgiving dinner. Once all items have been collected, theyâll be donated to Northside Neighborhood House. đ˛
Traffic
On Saturday, Nov. 19, Ringgold Road will shut down at 6 p.m. from Donaldson to Moore Roads for East Ridgeâs annual Christmas Parade. Germantown Road will also be closed to all southbound traffic beginning at 4 p.m + only one northbound lane will be open to traffic. đ§
UTC
UTC has introduced a new scholarship to commemorate the contributions of Dr. Richard Brown, who provided more than 38 years of service to the university. The Richard Brown Inclusive Access Scholarship will benefit 30 UTC students during the 2022-23 academic year. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)
Job
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. is currently hiring for several positions in the Chattanooga area, including chemical operators, maintenance mechanics, and shipping + logistics coordinators. Job descriptions, qualifications, and additional information can be found online.
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Environment
Did you know?Planting trees helpsimprove our local air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants while also producing oxygen. Before you add a tree to your yard, check out these helpful tree-planting tips from EPB. đł *
The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles â teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold â are sure to pop against your holiday decor. đž*
Eat
Take your taste buds on a trip to some of Columbia, SCâs top pimento cheese destinations â and when you do, donât forget your Pimento Cheese Passport from Experience Columbia SC. Use it to get restaurant recs, savor the flavor, and earn rewards.*
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Just in time for National Apprenticeship Week, Chattanooga-Hamilton County was selected as one of five Apprenticeship Innovation Districts in the country.
What does this mean?
Over the next four years, over $1.5 million (through a Department of Labor grant + local investments from the city, county, Hamilton County Schools, and the Benwood Foundation) will go towards establishing and strengthening apprenticeship programs in the area.
The program is geared toward both our communityâs youth + adults, who will be able to earn wages while learning and moving into careers.
And while the word âapprenticeshipâ may elicit thoughts of strictly construction or manufacturing trade jobs (or, if youâre part of the niche group of people who are familiar with Nicholas Cageâs full filmography, âThe Sorcererâs Apprenticeâ), this program will help expand apprenticeships into a variety of industries, such as:
Editorâs pick: Last night, Kristen and I were able to hear from six fantastic local speakers at TEDxChattanooga. If you missed it, I recommend checking out the talks online once they become available.
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