Rock City is celebrating 90 years of serving families + visitors. | Photo provided by Rock City Gardens

From major attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium to hidden gems like the Duck Boat tour, there’s something in the Scenic City for children of all ages.

You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of kid-friendly activities.

🌳 Great outdoors

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd.
🎟️ Family memberships available
Take the kiddos to Reflection Riding for educational activities while out in nature. Summer camp sign-ups are also open to members. Kids will remember meeting the center’s birds of prey.

Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St.
Outdoor Chattanooga offers countless programs, family-oriented events, workshops, and more for kids to interact with the outdoors. Kids will remember climbing up the Walnut Wall (located in Coolidge Park).

NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum — Kiddos can create their own works of art in CDM’s ArtSpace exhibit. |

🎨 All about the arts

Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chesnut St.
🎟️ Family memberships available
Kiddos can explore immersive, hands-on activities + join local artist Olivia Reckert for painting activities on Sundays during the month of February. Kids will remember the Tennessee RiverPlay exhibit.

Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave.
🎟️ Children receive free admission
Come out to the museum’s Family Fun Days for interactive games, activities, live music, and more. Kids will remember making art alongside prolific works of art.

NOOGAtoday | Aquarium lemurs — Spend the afternoon with the aquarium’s furry and finned friends. |

🦁 Animal encounters

Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St.
🎟️ Family memberships available
Spend the day with the penguins and river otters in the aquarium’s River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings. Kids will remember the butterfly garden.

Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd.
Visit Rock City’s raptors for a birds of prey show while you explore the rest of the gardens, caves, and trails. Kids will remember getting up close to falcons, owls, and eagles.

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EVENTS

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Today, Feb. 3

The Amazing Guitar of Richard Smith | Friday, Feb. 3 | 8-10:15 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Richard Smith is a guitarist of “extraordinary virtuosity, and an absolutely delightful entertainer to boot.”
Carpetbaggers Comedy Show | Friday, Feb. 3 | 9 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $12 | Enjoy a pre-show happy hour and a magic show at 8 p.m. before listening to local, regional, and national comics.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Sweetheart Market | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | Stop by this sweetheart market for local goods, specialty wine and champagne cocktails, live music, and more.
Immersion Gallery Event | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Immersion Gallery, 231 Broad St., Chattanooga | $40 | Come out for an immersive art experience featuring food + wine, live music, readings, art demos, and more.

Sunday, Feb. 5

Fortune Feimster: “Live Laugh Love!” | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $29.50-$65 | American writer, comedian, and actress Fortune Fiemster will make a stop in the Scenic City on her “Live Laugh Love!” Tour.

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TRAVEL

Make the most of the coast in Mount Pleasant, SC 🏖️

Visit this waterfront wonderland for its water-based activities and nationally recognized dining. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant

Craving fresh air, waterfront views, and cold drinks? Enter: Mount Pleasant, the largest coastal town in SC that you shore need to visit.

Escape to this slice of paradise ( a ~6 hour road trip or ~1 hour flight) nestled on the Charleston Harbor and surrounded by palm trees and the refreshing smell of salt air.

Need some travel inspo? Here are our four favorite things to see + do:

Stroll along the boardwalks or paddle through the tidal, dolphin-laden creeks of Shem Creek.
Plan the perfect picnic under the palms at Pitt Street Bridge and check out waterfront activities like fishing.
Elevate your getaway by attending staple coastal events like the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival in April or the Sweetgrass Festival in July.
No visit to the coast is complete without trying the local seafood. Take a bite out of the Lowcountry and try the bustling culinary and craft beer scene.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

44º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain ☀️

Coming Soon

Squirrel Rabbit Coffee Bar and Creamery is set to open soon in a newly-renovated space at 514 Tremont St. The shop will offer coffee, gelato, and artwork by local artists for sale. Stay tuned for an official opening date. ☕

Development

A Chattanooga developer is hoping to restart a major St. Elmo development project that was previously halted during the pandemic. The project proposal includes building a mix of shops, residences, offices, a boutique hotel, and parking. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Community

It’s that time again. Throughout the month of February, college students, faculty, and staff will receive a 50% discount on aquarium admission + 45-minute IMAX 3D films. To receive the discount, you must present a school ID, transcript, or paystub — not valid on Saturdays. 🐟
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first “Basic Peer Support & Suicide Prevention” training class for 26 personnel representing five area law enforcement agencies + the Hamilton County 911 Communications District. (Chattanoogan.com)

Outdoors

Creekside Flower Farm will host its first-ever spring plant sale on Saturday, April 15. The event will feature plants for sale, a vendor market, and live music, and entry is free when you pre-order a plant online. Pre-order will go live on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Today Is

National Wear Red Day. This initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease is more than wearing a color. You can also set up a fundraising page and find volunteer options to make a difference in the lives of women across the country. ❤️

Announced

The NOOGA Valentine’s pick up line winner is Ed B. The winning line reads, “When I saw you my eyes lit up like the Walnut Street Bridge at night.” Fall in love with the entire pick up line collection. 💌

Noogan

Happy birthday, NOOGAtoday member Wallace B. (Feb. 4). We hope your special day is filled with all of your favorite things in Chattanooga! Did you know when you become a NOOGAtoday member, you’ll get a birthday shoutout, too? Join today. 🎉
We also want to wish a happy birthday (on Sunday) to our teammate Kristen, NOOGAtoday City Editor. Happy birthday, Kristen!

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ARTS

A show that’s sure to brighten your day

Check out this show if you need some color in your life. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

From painted holiday windows to murals at spots like Whiskey Cowgirl, you’ve probably seen the work of local artist Olivia Reckert all around Chattanooga. If you’re a huge fan of Olivia’s like we are, beginning today, you can check out her solo show “LIFE IN COLOR” for free at ClearStory Arts.

The show will be on display today through Feb. 25, featuring “bold and colorful works on a variety of surfaces” that Olivia has created over the years. The pieces of art on display show a range of traditional and unique mediums + several pieces were created on recycled or sustainable surfaces.

Olivia teamed up with Rik Herrmann of Lobster Bowtie Association to curate the show with huge paintings hung from the ceilings, painted furniture (including a very colorful couch), mannequins, and more.

You can RSVP for the show’s opening reception tonight from 6-8 p.m., or swing by ClearStory Arts during its operating hours to see the show throughout the month.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: Thank you for the birthday shoutout from my team in today’s newsletter. I’m already looking forward to my birthday tradition of having dinner, wine + chocolate cake at Boccaccia.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Here’s an update on affordable housing efforts in Chattanooga.

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