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Non-alcoholic beverages in Chattanooga

Try the Fauxjito from Easy Bistro. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Are you taking part in Dry January this year?

Whether you’re sober curious, completely sober, or just want to be able to drink with friends who are, we’re listing a few spots in Chattanooga that are serving up delicious mocktails, non-alcoholic beers, and more. We’ll have a non-alcoholic cheers to that. 🍻

Mocktails

Flying Squirrel | Pair an order of garlic fries with Flying Squirrel’s seasonal mocktail.

Easy Bistro & Bar | Easy Bistro serves up four delicious mocktails — the Sober Sunset is probably our favorite (and definitely Instagramable).

The Social | Try one of The Social’s three mocktails, with the option to add local CBD to your non-alcoholic drink.

Wooden City | Check out one of this downtown restaurant’s zero proof cocktails (we’re hoping to try the Pineapple Daiquiri).

The Rosecomb | Rosecomb’s official mocktail menu recently dropped with some delicious warming, herbaceous, and floral mocktails.

NA beers + canned drinks

Barley Chattanooga | Barley has a variety of canned non-alcoholic drinks available like a Mexican-style light brew, West Coast IPA, CBD sparkling water, and D8 infused seltzers.

OddStory Brewing Co. | This local brewery is currently serving two non-alcoholic canned beers — Run Wild IPA and Athletic Lite.

The Bitter Alibi | Try one of the non-alcoholic canned beers offered, like a mango dragonfruit fruited sour or Company Pils, or grab a Kombucha.

Clever Alehouse | This Red Bank bar offers a rotating selection of seasonal mocktails and one or two non-alcoholic canned beers.

Other NA beverages

Honeyseed | This recently opened spot features a variety of non-acoholic beverages, from Instagram-recommended charcoal lemonade (thanks for the tip, @tammiheflin) to red sangria Agua Fresca.

The Tap House | Head to St. Elmo for house-made root beer and butter beer on tap, plus a variety of other specialty sodas.

Bonus: Instagram user @j.worm444 told us that she started a sober group that sometimes meets at The Tap House, Scenic City Sober Social. The group welcomes all steps of sobriety, from sober curious to those who have never had a drink before.

The Facebook group is private to keep the privacy of those who choose to be anonymous in their sobriety.

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Today, Jan. 9

Chattanooga Super Sessions | Monday, Jan. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come experience this monthly series with some of the area’s finest musicians in a free form setting.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Hands-On Workshop: Reimagining Broad Street | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium River Journey Building, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Help dive into the details of the Reimagining Broad Street plan and inform specific actions — get a chance to tour the aquarium’s River Journey building after.
Great British Baking Show: New Year’s Fortune Cookies | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | This class inspired by the TV show will teach you how to make fortune cookies and put your own notes inside.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

TRY Archery! | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 3-5:15 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Try this free drop-in archery class for all ages to learn a new skill this year.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Free Family Fun Night | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a free night at the museum after hours.
Drag into the New Year | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | The Hunter is partnering with Chattanooga drag queen Hormona Lisa to present a unique art-inspired drag show — cash bar will be available.
Lookout Wild Film Festival | Thursday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Various times | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $25-$79 | Check out an array of outdoors-inspired films and stories.

Plan Ahead

A Cold One Beer Fest | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 12-5 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St., Chattanooga | $12-$45 | Enjoy an incredible selection of craft beers and cider while listening to live music at this event.

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Weather

52º | Mostly sunny | 9% chance of rain 🌤️

Coming Soon

Local coffee shop Together Café will celebrate the grand opening of its second location on Friday, Jan. 13. The new location will be in Cleveland at 2750 Keith St. NW.

Closed

CHI Memorial has closed its Convenient Care-Atrium office on Gunbarrel Road in East Brainerd. CHI will refocus its staff and facilities on more primary care operations and will continue providing convenient care at its facilities in Cleveland, TN + LaFayette, GA. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Outdoors

Calling all climbers. The Wauhatchie Boulderfest returns Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s boulders. This open-to-all event serves as a competition + all-day climbing opportunity for all levels of climbers. 🧗‍♂️

Seasonal

Not ready to say goodbye to the holiday lights? Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department will keep the lights at Miller Park and Ross’s Landing + the snowflakes along the Walnut Street Bridge up through the end of the month for everyone to enjoy.

Cause

United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s grant applications supporting local area nonprofits will open on Monday, Jan. 23. Last year, 62 nonprofits received $4.4 million in grants from the organization.

Kids

The Pop-Up Project will begin offering six weeks of kids hip-hop classes on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Introductory to intermediate classes for dancers ages 7-15 will introduce hip-hop fundamentals, style, and choreography — no dance experience required.

Theater

Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is hitting the stage in the Scenic City. The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will conduct its adaptation of the beloved novel beginning Friday, Jan. 27. The show is appropriate for all ages + tickets are available for purchase online. 🎭 (The Pulse)

Network

The annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference will take place Thursday, Feb. 2-Friday, Feb. 3 in Chattanooga at The Westin. The conference draws powerful women from across the state for two days of programming, networking, and educational opportunities.

Travel

Delta Airlines announced it will offer free WiFi on about 80% of its flights as soon as Feb. 1. Start planning your flights with our guide to Chattanooga’s airport. ✈️

Eat

Swap bland trail mix for a nutrient-dense, tasty snack from KIND. If you’re a chocolate lover, try the Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond and Dark Chocolate Cocoa. If you want to add more protein to your diet, the Crunchy Peanut Butter is a must. Wanna try an assortment? Build your own box.*

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Chattanooga gets a TV special

The episode featuring Chattanooga is set to air on Feb. 22. | Photo via @visitchatt

We already know Chattanooga is a place to love, but soon, television viewers will too.

The Scenic City will air on “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” TV show on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The episode with TV traveler Samantha and wheelchair travel expert Cory Lee will explore the Tennessee River and Northshore areas, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, the Tennessee Aquarium, and Lookout Mountain.

Head here and input your zip code and television provider to learn how you can view the show on Feb. 22.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: While you’re trying out one of the non-alcoholic beers from OddStory, I highly recommend grabbing an order of curry fries from Anomaly — I can’t stop thinking about ‘em. Next time I’m there, I may just try out the Bombay, too.

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