Happy almost weekend, Chattanooga. City Editor Brianna here. I have some friends visiting town this weekend, so I’m hoping to take them to a few of these spots with delicious mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. I’m also thinking of which volunteer opportunity to take part in this Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Jan. 13
Lookout Wild Film Festival | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Various times | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $25-$79 | Check out an array of outdoors-inspired films and stories.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Wauhatchie BoulderFest 2023 | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. | Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Boulders, 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pk., Chattanooga | $20 | This open competition is an all-day climbing event for the community — children ages 12 and under receive free admission.
Polar Plunge Fun Run | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain | $50 | Come out for the one day of the year when the public can swim in Lula Lake — it may just be a bit cold.
MLK Service Days at the Farm | Saturday, Jan. 14 + Monday, Jan. 16 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Head to Crabtree Farms on MLK Day or the Saturday before to volunteer with field work support and maintenance, community garden maintenance, and upkeep.
Sunday, Jan. 15
Artful Yoga with Michael Weger | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 1:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy an art-inspired yoga practice with instructor Michael Weger.
Monday, Jan. 16
City of Chattanooga MLK Day of Service opportunities | Monday, Jan. 16 | Various times | Various locations | Free | Complete this form to be connected with an organization or individual leading a service project.
53rd Annual MLK Parade and March | Monday, Jan. 16 | 1 p.m. | Miller Park, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free | Join the Unity Group of Chattanooga’s MLK Day parade and march along MLK Boulevard to Peeples Street.
Tennessee is getting an In-N-Out Burger. Officials announced the company’s plan to establish an eastern territory office in Franklin, TN — the company’s first expansion east of Texas. In-N-Out plans to open future restaurants in the region, beginning with locations in + around Nashville. 🍔 (The Tennessean)
Civic
Chattanooga City Council will hire Trajectory Changing Solutions, an Illinois-based consulting firm that specializes in violence prevention + reduction strategies, for a one-year contract. The firm will work with CPD to help curb gun violence in Chattanooga. (Local 3)
Biz
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce 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.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to St. Augustine, FL
Great Escapes: Our Guide to St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine features some of the oldest hotels in the country. | Photo by @victoriabardega
Look no further for your next vacation because St. Augustine, FL might just be calling your name. Filled with Spanish architecture, a vibrant artistic scene, and a delicious variety of seafood, this charming coastal city invites you to revel in its historical roots.
If you’ve got sticker shock from your winter energy bills, it’s time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*
Travel
You haven’t seen turquoise until you’ve seen this Turks and Caicos oceanfront pool. Top it offwith walks on the beach, horseback riding, locally-caught seafood, and a five-star review for the property, and you’ve got yourself a dream Vrbo vacation. 🐬*
DYK
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