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Listen to the tiny potato, for it knows

Artforallpeoples: a pandemic art story
art posted to a pole that reads "I am a tiny potato And I believe in you. You can do the thing."
Have you seen these entertaining internet-inspired artworks around town? | Photo by @artforallpeoples
“It would be cool to paint the town red — I don’t know if that would be annoying or cool, actually — with memes and art and internet posts everywhere.”

Those are the words of a local business owner — one who has a secret(ish) side gig of posting internet memes, uplifting phrases, and cute or funny messages around town.

Dubbed by its corresponding Instagram account entitled “artforallpeoples,” you’ve likely seen the artwork we’re referring to: a pug, ahem, tooting while doing yoga, a colorful “you got this” reminder, a tiny potato that believes in you... the list goes on.

A piece of artwork showing a pug doing yoga and tooting with the words "exhale" written above

We’re particularly large fans of this piece. |

Photo by @artforallpeoples


So what’s the story behind it, then?
  • First things first: artforallpeoples wants to keep their identity a secret — we met up with them, but like our pal Eric is Dead, they like the anonymity surrounding the project.
  • The project began a few months after the pandemic really started shutting things down, mostly as “a healthier coping method than drugs, alcohol, or playing video games all night,” but a healthier coping mechanism that “... at least [is] maybe helping other people.”
  • The artforallpeoples Instagram bio explicitly states that the works posted around town are “not [their] art.” So whose are they? “The internet’s.” Artforallpeoples finds these pieces on Instagram, Pinterest, or out in the world somewhere, and recreates them on old political signs, abandoned pieces of wood, and pretty much anything else you can paint on.
  • To date, artforallpeoples has put up ~1,100 pieces of art around town. According to them, the pieces will usually stay up for a couple of months before they’re taken down by people.
And how is the art chosen? "Sometimes I’m like, ‘oh yeah this is a good message,’ and sometimes I’m like, ‘this is a stupid thing I laughed at.’"

In a world where powerful messages and ridiculous quips are separated only by the scrolling of your finger, we can’t argue with that logic.
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Today, Nov. 21
  • Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet | Monday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $33-$178 | This acclaimed holiday tradition is live in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Wednesday, Nov. 25
  • Book Chatt Connection | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Join local librarians and fellow readers at the downtown library location for a fun book discussion.
Thursday, Nov. 24
  • The 10th Annual Stuffing Strut | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8-10 a.m. | Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir. N., Hixson | $30 | Participants support the Northside Neighborhood House, Soddy Daisy Food Bank, Jim Wilson Fund at Soddy Daisy Middle School, and Dallas Bay Fire Department.
Friday, Nov. 25
  • Gingerbread Workshops | Friday, Nov. 25 | 3:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $55 | Decorate pre-built gingerbread houses, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, and more — price includes museum admission.
  • Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade | Friday, Nov. 25 | 4-8 p.m. | Ross’s Landing, 100 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get photos with Santa, visit live reindeer, take mini train rides, warm up by a fire pit + take in the lighted boat parade.

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Weather
  • 55º | Mostly sunny | 3% chance of rain 🌤️
Transit
  • In observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no CARTA bus, shuttle, or Care-A-Van services on Thursday, Nov. 24. All bus services will resume regular schedules on Friday, Nov. 25.
Legacy
  • At last night’s Leslie Jordan Memorial Service, the City of Chattanooga announced that a portion of Tremont Street will be renamed in honor of Leslie Jordan. The area of Tremont Street will now be called “Leslie Allen Jordan Way.” (Local 3)
Open
  • Local Coffee of East Ridge has reopened its doors after closing in 2019. You can grab your coffee and tasty treats at 4104 Ringgold Rd. + make sure to follow the shop’s Facebook page for additional information. ☕
  • A new boutique home furnishings and gift shop, “Twenty Two,” is now open in Southside. The shop is located at 1413 Chestnut St. + features a range of furniture, home decorations, accessories, jewelry, and clothing items. (Chattanooga Times Free Press
Health
  • The Hamilton County Health Department will begin providing free flu vaccinations on Monday, Nov. 21 to anyone ages six months + older. All health department locations will offer the free vaccines with no appointment necessary.
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 26, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + what local deals should we check out? Let us know — we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Sports
  • The Lookouts have unveiled their Marvel Defenders of the Diamond logo. In the upcoming season, the Lookouts will wear uniforms featuring the logo on their annual theme night (date to be released at a future time). Want to match the team? You can head over to the online store to pick up your own gear. ⚾
Number
  • 600. That’s how many volunteers The Salvation Army needs this holiday season. This includes 200 red bell ringers for the nearly 40 locations that need ringers for eight hours per day (with volunteer shifts that are broken up into two-hour blocks). Community members can sign up to volunteer online. 🔔
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  • The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*
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Lizzo hits Chattanooga’s big screen
The Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden
iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball from LA in 2018. | Photo by Brian Friedman, provided by TN Aquarium
Who says you have to travel to New York City to get a taste of Madison Square Garden?

Yeah, probably most people. But our point remains — this year, you can experience the excitement of iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden from Chattanooga’s own IMAX Theater.

On Friday, Dec. 9, the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX Theater will be one of only a few locations to present “the iHeart Jingle Ball: The IMAX Live Experience,” utilizing newly installed IMAX streaming technology.

Check out the lineup (*subject to change):
  • Lizzo
  • Dua Lipa
  • Backstreet Boys
  • Charlie Puth
  • The Kid LAROI
  • AJR
  • Demi Lovato
  • Lauv
  • Ava Max
  • Dove Cameron
Tickets are on sale now for $20 per person (avoid that NYC price tag or dealing with Ticketmaster — too soon, Swifties?)
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THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: Well, that’s a wrap on the outdoor Chattanooga Market. Don’t fret, though — after a well-deserved weekend off, the market will return (indoors) for the Erlanger Market next Wednesday, Nov. 30 + for the large Holiday Market at the Chattanooga Convention Center starting Saturday, Dec. 3.

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