Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City
We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop,Six & Main,which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.
Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.
Read the love 💌 Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”
Smell the love 🕯️ Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Chattanooga with The Scenic City Candle by The Rustic House.
Wear the love ❤️ For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.
There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
Monday Blues Night | Monday, Jan. 30 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy an evening of blues music by The Robin Baker Blues Band.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Houseplant 101 Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | The Secret Garden, 807 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn the basics of caring for houseplants, common mistakes of plant parenting, and more in this workshop.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Alan Wyatt Quartet: Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy a jazz performance by the Alan Wyatt Quartet.
TRY Archery! | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 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.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Reminder: all yard waste and bulk trash should be at the curb by this morning, Jan. 30, at 7 a.m. Starting this week, brush, bulk trash, and leaf collection will be picked up on a schedule by service area. 🍂
Scott Miller was recently chosen by East Ridge City Council to fill the position of City Manager for East Ridge. Miller previously served as East Ridge City Manager from 2016 until October 2018. (Chattanoogan.com)
Community
The Chattanooga Housing Authority will open a new waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program utilizing an online lottery system. Applications will open on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 12:01 a.m. and will close the same day at 11:59 p.m. 🏠
Cause
Local nonprofit, faith-based, or government agencies can now apply for funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for expenditures taking place between Nov. 1, 2021 + Dec. 23, 2023. For more information and to apply, contact Ann Treadwell at the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga.
Feel Good
Have you read this heartwarming story? A dog found wandering around the city with a note attached explaining that her owner could no longer afford to take care of her was reunited with the owner thanks to McKamey. The local animal shelter is helping to provide resources for the dog and her family. (Local 3)
Featured
Chattanooga was recently the featured destination in an episode of the TV series “RV There Yet?” on the Discovery Channel. The Chattanooga episode aired over the weekend + can be streamed on MotorTrend, Roku, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. 📺
ICYMI
In case you missed it, the “Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibition is now open to the public on the third floor of the downtown Chattanooga Public Library. Stay tuned for upcoming exhibition events, like the Scholars Panel taking place on Thursday, Feb. 2.
State
Launch TN’s Innovation Week — a five-day event wherein those connected to Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will gather for innovation, advocacy, and connection — will take place March 27-31. Learn more about the free event.
Wellness
If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*
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United Way of Greater Chattanooga 🤝 Millions of Conversations. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
United Way of Greater Chattanooga recently launched Learn United, a community-wide conversation series, in partnership with nonprofit Millions of Conversations.
The Learn United series has been designed to “ignite meaningful connections and foster intentional dialogue during a time of increased polarization in the US.”
The series will bring leadership speakers to Chattanooga to explore different ways of building a healthy community in interactive + creative spaces. A hope of the series is for community members to able to lead their own conversations and inspire action in their neighborhoods.
Those interested in getting involved with Learn United series can sign up online to receive updates about the series + information about upcoming events.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Kristen.
Editor’s pick: Editor Brianna and I tried out van life this past weekend with Nomad Be Happy. From driving the van to the Skillet Curling Competition to camping at Fireside Outpost, we had such a fun time.
Editorial:Brianna Williams, Kristen Templeton, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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