The case

Photo by NOOGAtoday

The clues

• The mural is located on the side of the old Classic Coin & Jewelry building downtown (109 E. Seventh St.), but...
• It’s covered, in part, by a parking garage — one that, according to @galvestonzoo on Instagram, was built in 1977.
• There’s a name on part of the mural that is uncovered — “Arnold,” it appears. See for yourself.
• The building on which it’s painted is 112-years-old, and also served as a shoe store and the Club Fiesta at one point, according to a Times Free Press article about the building’s redevelopment.
• According to that same article, the original exterior of the building (on which the mural is found) was actually hidden by for many years by metal cladding before workers removed it. Whether the cladding covered the entire building, or just the front, is unknown to us.

The ask

• Cigars 101: An Introduction to the World of Cigars | Monday, Jan. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Cigar Man, 514 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $35 | This class is designed for beginners and seasoned cigar smokers who are curious + enjoy the camaraderie associated with cigars.

• Parker Lane Historical Walk | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Parker Lane (behind the McDonalds), 3101 Parker Ln., Chattanooga | Free | Join local historian Jim Ogden on a walk through Lookout Valley’s greenway — a bit of a hidden gem.
• Great British Baking Show Series: Scones | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | This edition of The Chattery’s TV show-themed masterclasses will teach you how to make the perfect scone.

• TRY Archery! | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 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.

• Winter Workshop Series: Backyard Birding | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Scott Martin, Administrator of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors, will share how easy it is to dive into the fascinating world of birding.

• THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT | Friday, Jan. 27 | 9 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $20 | This 18+ event is for all the Swifties out there — especially those mourning the whole Ticketmaster debacle.

• 47º | Partly cloudy |15% chance of rain ⛅

• The I-24 project at Broad and Market streets is now ~80% complete and on track to be finished on Aug. 31, according to TDOT spokeswoman Rae-Anne Bradley. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• CARTA’s Executive Director Lisa Maragnano will retire from her position this summer. The board of directors have approved CARTA’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Smith, to serve as interim until a new hire is made. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The City of Red Bank is looking to add more public art by creating a Public Arts Committee. The committee will aim to develop policies + procedures for soliciting and installing public art in Red Bank. Those interested in serving can contact Lawerence Miller for further details.
• Calling all local artists. The Chattery is looking for artists to help decorate eggs for the annual Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour. Eggs will be provided + decorated eggs must be turned back in to The Chattery by March 15. 🐣

• Fonda San Jose, a restaurant featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, a tequila bar, and “epic margs,” is now open at 401 Market St. The restaurant’s current operating hours are Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. + Sunday from 12-9 p.m.

• UTC’s Police Department is hosting a charity donation drive beginning today, Jan. 23-Saturday, Jan. 28 to collect electronic devices for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Drop-off dates + donation details are listed online. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
• Today, the Salvation Army’s Chattanooga Area Command kicked off a food drive to support Life Navigation Ministry. Bins to collect nonperishable items are stationed at local participating Food City locations through Monday, Jan. 30. 🥫

• A new exhibit entitled “Peace and War: The Assyrian Conquest of Lachish,” featuring artifacts excavated by members of Southern Adventist University, will open on Monday, Jan. 30. Access to the exhibit is free + open to the public at the Lynn H. Wood Archaeology Museum. 🏛️

• Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park + the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga will host “Stars above the Battlefield: Then & Now,” allowing visitors access to the battlefield at night (which is otherwise prohibited), on Saturday, Feb. 4. Telescopes will be provided for star viewing.

• The Chattanooga Theatre Center will hold auditions for its production of “THE CAKE” on Feb. 27 + 28 at 7:30 p.m. Sign ups and further details can be found online — you must sign up in order to audition. 🍰

• In case you missed it, on Thursday, Feb. 9, The Jewish Federation and Bessie Smith Cultural Center are partnering to present the documentary “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance.” The free event will take place at the Bessie Smith Performance Hall at 6 p.m. (The Pulse)

• Scenic City Clay Arts is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the organization’s new executive director. Interested in heading the overall leadership + financial management of the org? Submit your resume.