Enjoy a warm cup of tea from Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary. | Photo by @wildflowerteashop

Are you familiar with “hygge?” The Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness” and has been a design + health and wellness trend in the US for a few years now. With an emphasis on “enjoying the little things” like comfy clothes, warm socks + blankets, and steamy mugs of tea, it’s easy to see its appeal.

Pro tip: It’s pronounced “hoo-gah.” Keeping that in mind, here are ways to practice hygge locally this year:

1. Brew a cup of tea. Drink from the healing benefits of nature with a tea from Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary. The shop itself is also a peaceful getaway to sit and be present while you enjoy your tea.

2. Take a relaxing drive through the mountains. The Raccoon Mountain Reservoir Loop has lush views of the mountain’s scenery.

3. Relax with a warm bath. Pick up some bath bombs or bath salts from Good Fortune Soap & Spa for a therapeutic experience.

NOOGAtoday | Rustic House Candles — Candles play an essential role in creating a cozy environment. |

4. Light a candle. Splurge on the Darkwolf Alchemy Temple Garden candle (the scent is divine). You can sometimes catch this candle company at local markets, or you can pick a candle up at Joli Jardin Flower Shop. We also love scents from The Rustic House.

5. Add some greenery to your space. Pick out a house plant at The Secret Garden, Plant Candy Collective, Signal Mountain Nursery, or The Barn Nursery.

6. Cook up a bowl of your favorite soup. You can pick up some local ingredients from area farmers at the Main Street Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.

7. Get outside and connect with nature and local wildlife. Take a guided class with Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center to learn more about Chattanooga’s native species.

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EVENTS

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Today, Jan. 20

The Black Jacket Symphony | Friday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $35-$40 | This performance by The Black Jacket Symphony will feature songs from Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album.
Carpetbaggers Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $12 | Enjoy a pre-show happy hour + magic show at 8 p.m. before listening to local, regional, and national comics.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Get Schooled: Birds of Prey | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 9-10 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | Get up close and personal with Reflection Riding’s birds of prey.
Sensory Studio | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $16-$20 | Local abstract artist Ally Manno will teach you how to create unique designs by using the pouring paint method.
Don’t Lose the Plot! Fiction Writing | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | This class will discuss the big picture plot beats to help bring your short story or novel to life on the page.
Wanda Sykes | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $44-$84 | Emmy award-winning stand-up comic, writer, actress, and producer Wanda Sykes will take the stage in Chattanooga.

Sunday, Jan. 22

Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Cherokee Removal Memorial, 6615 Blythe Ferry Ln., Birchwood | $79 | Take a kayaking tour along the Tennessee River to see the migrating Sandhill Cranes and more local wildlife.
Bach Cantata Concert | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St., Chattanooga | $20 | Listen to the Chattanooga Bach Choir & Orchestra performance of Bach’s “Cantata.”

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Plus, Quince partners with responsible factories around the world and bypasses the traditional retail middlemen, so you can sustainably elevate your life at affordable prices.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

54º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain 🌤️

Announced

700+ attendees are expected to be in Chattanooga for the upcoming RCMA Emerge Conference, taking place Tuesday, Jan. 24-Thursday, Jan. 26. According to VisitChatt, the conference will generate an estimated $1.6 million in local economic impact.
Applications are currently being accepted for TN American Water’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program. The program offers funds for community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect the watersheds, surface water, or groundwater supplies through partnerships. Apply through March 31.

Development

Custom food manufacturer SK Food Group announced that it will build a new 525,000-sqft production facility in nearby Cleveland. The facility will be completed in three phases and is expected to be finished in 2025. 🏢

Coming Soon

From bar to bar-bershop. Vagabond Barber Co. — a product of local bars No Hard Feelings + Exile Off Main Street — is set to open in the late spring in Chattanooga’s Southside. Those interested in working at the barber shop can send an email to vagabondbarberco@gmail.com. 💈

Biz

In case you missed it, the Chattanooga Chamber launched a public survey for those who live or work in Hamilton County about economic and talent development priorities. Survey responses will influence the next iteration of the chamber and partners’ strategic master plan, Chattanooga Climbs Higher.

Health

The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging the public to practice safe sex and routine testing after seeing a significant increase in Syphilis over the past year. Learn more about local testing, education, and medication regarding sexual health online.

Community

The Lakesite community’s 50th anniversary time capsule is now full and set to be buried soon outside of City Hall, where it will remain until the City of Lakesite celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2072. (Chattanoogan.com)

Holiday

The Lunar New Year is coming up, and we have just the way to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnam). On Sunday, Jan. 22, head to the Collegedale Commons for the New Year Rabbit Run and celebration, or take part in Asian Food & Gifts’ celebration next Sunday.

Number

400+. That’s how many bikes were given away to community members in 2022 through White Oak Bicycle Co-Op. The grassroots organization also conducted 58 different bike-related programs and served 11 different zip codes in the past year. 🚲
150+. That’s how many different degrees and certifications Chattanooga State Community College offers. With a focus on an immersive learning environment, its innovative programs blend classroom instruction with real-world experience. Bonus: ChattState graduates are ready to enter the workforce without excessive student debt. Learn more.*

Travel

Heading abroad in 2023? Babbel offers lesson plans for 12 different languages spoken throughout Europe (where 59% of our readers plan on traveling to in 2023). Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you learn the new language in as little as three weeks. 🌏 *

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CAUSE

Calling all hikers 🥾

Volunteer out in nature with opportunities at places like Reflection Riding. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Have extra time on your hands or in the giving spirit? There are more than enough great causes in Chattanooga to support with your time — especially if you’re an outdoorsy type. Here are a few ways to get involved + give back to your community.

Green Steps | Green Steps hosts monthly community cleanups to pick up litter around trails, parks, open spaces, neighborhoods, and city limits.
Chattanooga Audubon Society | Help build trails, lead student trips, or help in the visitor center as a volunteer at this local wildlife sanctuary.
Crabtree Farms | Help the farm with harvesting, maintenance, and upkeep during the winter months or plan ahead to volunteer to lead field trip stations in the upcoming spring months — $10 Crabtree Farms gift certificates will be given to each field trip volunteer.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: I love having plenty of houseplants in my space, and although I pride myself on my green thumb, every once in awhile I might forget to water a plant or two. This mini plant life support setup by Signal Mountain Nursery had me laughing out loud and would a hilarious gift to give your plant-collecting friend.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about Chattanooga’s history with air quality.

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