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What is sustainable mobility?

What’s Co.Lab doing?

• Recruiting companies focused on innovation in quantum tech, freight and logistics, urban planning, EVs, etc.
• Those companies will participate in a 10-week program to test and pilot ideas relating to their respective industry
• The companies will work alongside Chattanooga’s existing research and innovative organizations
• Co.Lab will make investments in these companies and ideas, in addition to providing coursework + curriculum

What’s the goal?

• Help these businesses scale their ventures
• Attract these innovative companies to Chattanooga — and hopefully, convince them to stay beyond that 10-week period
• In terms of tangible results, Co.Lab CEO Tasia Malakasis invites folks to think about a future with possibilities like self-driving cars taking citizens to and from work, or energy that can power both a car and a home

Timeline:

• Currently | The Co.Lab is in the planning, recruiting, and awareness stage
• May | A community-wide startup event featuring Steve Case will take place
• Fall | The first cohort will begin the 10-week program

• Tinsley Ellis: Acoustic Songs & Stories | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St., Chattanooga | $25 | Head to The Signal to watch Ellis perform some of his most popular songs — and a few classics — on his 1937 National Steel and 1969 Martin D-35.
• 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.

• Annual Skillet Curling Competition | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Ice on the Landing (behind The Choo Choo), 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free | Come out to watch the annual Skillet Curling Competition, where local teams compete for the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Trophy + proceeds go to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
• BrickUniverse Chattanooga LEGO® Fan Expo | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $14.99-$24.99 | Join fellow fans for a weekend of LEGO creations, artists, building zones, vendors, and more.

• AFG Lunar New Year Festival 2023 | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1 p.m. | Asian Food & Gifts of Chattanooga, 3639 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a firecracker show + traditional lion and dragon dances.

• Mardi Gras Ball 2023-Lucky Strike | Saturday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 12 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Read House, 107 W. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $72.50-$92.50 | Enjoy a full Cajun buffet, drinks, party favors, live music, and more at this Mardi Gras event.
• Scenic City Super Show | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 8-10 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave., Chattanooga | $10 | The Scenic City Super Show is back with local and out-of-town comedians bringing their best sketches, stand-up, music, and improv comedy.

• 51º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️

• United Way of Greater Chattanooga will accept applications for 2023-2024 Volunteer Advocates (VAs) through Friday, Feb. 10. VAs help address community needs + make organization funding decisions more inclusive and impactful.

• The Hamilton County Health Department’s Community Outreach team has partnered with Super Carniceriá Loa to offer free flu vaccines + Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 boosters today, Jan. 27. Vaccines will be available from 3-5:30 p.m. at the grocery store’s location at 400 Chickamauga Rd.

• The Association for Visual Arts will accept submissions for its “Scenic City Views” exhibit until midnight on Saturday, Feb. 4. Artists are encouraged to submit works that “explore, document, or depict different aspects of Chattanooga’s communities, history, landscape, and people.”
• ArtsBuild announced the six local artists who received awards from the Racial Equity Grants for Individual Artists program. Congratulations to John Beder, Tiffany Herron, Stephanie Hong, Silang Sam, Angie To, and Charlene White. 🎉

• The world-renowned Ballet Magnificat! will perform “Hiding Place” at Silverdale Baptist Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Creekside Theater — tickets are available for purchase online. 🩰 (Chattanoogan.com)

• ’Tis the season — for Girl Scout cookies. You can purchase your favorite cookies online or buy them in person at local booths from Feb. 10-March 5. Pro tip: you can search your zip code for the closest booth location to you. 🍪

• In case you missed it, Hamilton County Schools will host a community meeting on Monday, Jan. 30 to discuss school zone maps + take comments or answer questions about proposed rezoning for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Brainerd High School cafeteria.

• New to Nooga? EPB is here to help you get connected to “the world’s fastest community-wide internet.” Explore TV + internet options, and learn how to start your EPB services (hint: it’s super easy). 💻 *

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device. 🚦 *

Outstanding Restaurateur

• Erik and Amanda Niel; Easy Bistro, Main Street Meats (and soon-to-be Little Coyote)

Outstanding Chef

• Kenyatta Ashford; Neutral Ground

Emerging Chef

• Brian Scott; Anomaly at Oddstory Brewing Co.

Best New Restaurant

• Six18 Restaurant and Lounge; Chef Andi Allgood

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

• Kendra, Delaina, and Amy; Poppytons Patisserie

Outstanding Hospitality

• Wooden City Chattanooga; Jon Green

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

• Flora de Mel; mead