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• 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.

• 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 Mel’s eight new meads, along with light food + three early release bottles for guests to take home.
• “If These Walls Could Talk...” | 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.

• 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, “Gold Hill Family Audio” — 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.

• Love. Light. Leslie. Sunday Hymn Singin’ 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 Jordan’s family and friends, and a surprise announcement.

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• 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. 🏗️

• 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.

• 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)

• Savannah Taylor, a feminine shop specializing in “classic and wearable pieces for women and mamas-to-be” 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. 🛍️

• 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, they’ll be donated to Northside Neighborhood House. 🚲

• On Saturday, Nov. 19, Ringgold Road will shut down at 6 p.m. from Donaldson to Moore Roads for East Ridge’s 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. 🚧

• 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)

• 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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• Did you know? Planting trees helps improve 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. 🌳 *

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• 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 — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*

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