Business

Give Money

• Donate to support local entrepreneurs with the Company Lab.
• Chambliss Center for Children is hoping to reach its goal of raising $28,000. The first 28 people who donate $150 or more will receive a special treat + a thank you note from the kids.
• Donate to Latina Professionals of Chattanooga to help the organization purchase feminine products and school supplies + support Latina women and girls in the community.
• Northside Neighborhood House has an anonymous donor who pledged to triple-match donations made today.

Pay it Forward

• Today, Public House is donating 10% of all revenue to local nonprofit Partnership for Families, Children and Adults — reserve your table here.
• Main Street Meats + Easy Bistro are also donating a percentage of all proceeds today to Girls Inc. of Chattanooga.
• Almanac Supply Co. is donating 10% of all candles sold (plus an extra $1 for each Lookout Candle) to the Tennessee River Gorge Trust — getting gifts for others while giving back? Win-win.

Give Kindness

• Find a Little Free Library in your community and drop off old or unused books.
• Become a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister.”
• Shop from underrepresented business owners — LAUNCH Chattanooga’s business directory is a great place to start.

• Build a Thriving Business Without Social Media | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $35 | Here’s the good news: You can build a thriving business without social media — learn how in this class.
• Santa Mocs Photo Night | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Dr., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | ‘Tis the season to take pictures with Scrappy and Santa in his Mocs-themed suit.

• Open Mic Night | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $7+ | Watch local + regional talent perform in a showcase format at Chattanooga’s longest-running open mic comedy show.

• Arts for Older Adults: Beginner Handlettered Ornaments | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 9:30-11 a.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Receive a brief lesson on hand lettering + then use those skills to create ornaments.
• Sensory Night at Creative Discovery Museum | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This event is a low-stimulus evening for children with sensory sensitivities.

• City of Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival | Friday, Dec. 2 | 4-8 p.m. | City of Red Bank Park, 3817 Redding Rd., Red Bank | Free+ | Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, music, a beer garden, a parade + more at this holiday festival.

• MAINx24 | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | Various times | Southside, various locations | Free+ | Prepare for this 24-hour festival celebrating Main Street and Chattanooga’s Southside with a parade, music, cook-offs, poetry reading, and lots more.

• 66º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️

• Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communication Executive Director John Stuermer announced his intention to retire, effective Sunday, Dec. 13. The organization’s current operations director, Jeff Carney, will serve as acting executive director beginning Thursday, Dec. 1 while a job search is conducted. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Calling all country music fans. Multi-platinum artist Brett Young will perform at Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium on April 23, 2023 during his upcoming tour with Morgan Evans + Ashley Cooke. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. and are expected to sell out quickly. 🎵

• This Thursday, Dec. 1 is Be the Change YI’s second Concert for a Cause at Wanderlinger Brewing Co., featuring performances by Sam Steadman, Troy Leach, William Bryan + Luke Simmons. If you’re planning on attending, bring a donation for the toy drive supporting local nonprofits. 🧸
• Although the deadline has passed, officials from the East Ridge Needy Child Fund will continue to accept applications for those in need. Applications can be picked up at the East Ridge + Spring Creek Elementary Schools, or at City Hall. (Local 3)

• Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council’s next Monthly Networking Breakfast is Thursday, Dec. 1 from 7:30-9 a.m. For $15, attendees will hear an update on plans for Chattanooga’s parks from Akosua Cook while networking + enjoying breakfast. Space is limited — RSVP online.

• Why tell one when you can tell them all? The Chattanooga Theatre Center will present its holiday show “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” Friday, Dec. 2-Friday, Dec. 18. The production begins as “A Christmas Carol” and devolves into a mashup comedy of several beloved holiday classics.

• In-Town Gallery will end the year with a showing by award-winning Chattanooga artist Miki Boni. “I Am Woman” consists of nine portraits that serve as a “visual representation of global women’s issues.” The show’s opening reception will take place Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m. (The Pulse)
• Barking Legs and Sister Cities will present the opening of Cultural Cross Ties — an art installation that aims to create global conversations fostering connections and relationships — at the Chattanooga Airport on Thursday, Dec. 15. The installation features artists from near + far, including four local artists.

• The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department is currently hiring for four positions. Interested applicants can apply for the recreation program specialist, natural resources supervisor, swim lesson instructor, and administration support specialist positions online.

• Two words: Pineapple cottage. This Hakalau, Hawaii Vrbo has sweeping ocean views, an outdoor hanging bed for lounging, and is on a fruit farm (think: lemons, oranges, lychee and pineapple at your fingertips). Book as a January getaway or as the best holiday gift ever for $195 avg/night. 🍍*

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