Plus, a Marty Stuart show.
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Celebrate and learn at these Black History Month events in Chattanooga
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The Chattery is hosting various BHM events throughout the month. | Photo provided by The Chattery
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and recognize the difficulties, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans. Check out some of the local events taking place + other ways to celebrate in Chattanooga.

The History of Hip-Hop | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | Free, RSVP | Learn about hip-hop’s history and how it has served as a vehicle for transmitting the experience of being Black in America.

Bonus: The Chattery is also hosting a BHM Challenge — you can get started now on day six of the challenge: register for the history of hip-hop lecture. ☝️

“Shared Legacies” | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Watch a screening of “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance.”

Black History Festival | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | East Lake Community Center | Free, RSVP | Learn more about Black and African culture at this event with vendors, authors, an interactive museum, cultural performances, and more.

Black-Owned Business Expo | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Hamilton Place Mall | Free+ | Support and shop various Black-owned small businesses.

Lil Mama’s BHM Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 12-4 p.m. | Lil Mama’s Chicago Style Hoagy | Price of purchase | Shop from Black entrepreneurs, listen to live music, and eat delicious hoagies — 10% of sales will be given back to the community via Girls Inc.

Community Day | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Enjoy free admission to the center + view the opening of the art contest exhibit.

Nearest Green Distillery Excursion | Saturday, Feb. 25 + Sunday, Feb. 26 | Meet at Hotel Indigo Chattanooga | $82.50 | Make the inaugural trip with Chatt Taste to learn, have fun, and honor the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green.
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Today, Feb. 6
  • Americans and the Holocaust: Paper Clips Project | Monday, Feb. 6 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Whitwell Middle School students will talk about the monument the school created for Holocaust victims of Nazi Germany and host a Q+A session.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
  • Will You Be My Sugar Cookie? Cookie Decorating 101 | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Participants in this class will decorate one heart + three lingerie-shaped cookies after learning tips on baking and decorating.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
  • Pilates for Wellness | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Learn a basic pilates routine that can ease stress and tension, reconnect your mind, body, and breath + enhance movement patterns.
Thursday, Feb. 9
  • Free Family Fun Night | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a free night at the museum after hours.
  • Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $36 | Watch American bluegrass and country singer-songwriter Marty Stuart take the stage alongside his Fabulous Superlatives.
Friday, Feb. 10
  • Bridgeman’s Valentine’s Dinner | Friday, Feb. 10-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Bridgeman’s Chophouse, 107 W. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Make your Valentine’s reservation ASAP — they go quickly.
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Weather
  • 63º | Sunny | 12% chance of rain ☀️
Development
  • Construction has started on Sofia’s Place, a three-level townhouse project in Brainerd. 56 of the initial townhouses are being built at Greenway View Drive and Skurlock Road (the former location of Osborne Office Park) and are set to be completed later this year. 🏗️ (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Cause
  • With the community’s help, Sculpture Fields at Montague Park hopes to add an interactive welcome kiosk to its park. The kiosk will allow guests to access park information, see upcoming events, purchase tickets, and more. Folks can donate via the Envelope Challenge online.
Health
  • The Chattanooga-Hamilton County NAACP Branch is teaming up with CEMPA Community Care to present Double Awareness Day “HIV: Let’s Talk Prep” on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The day will feature free HIV testing opportunities + educational webinars for community members.
Closing
  • After 64 years in business, Northside Upholstery announced that it will close soon. The building (724 N. Market St.) was recently purchased by local developer John Wise, who has plans to replace it with four residential floors + ground-level parking. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Number
  • 300+. That’s how many new suits The Salvation Army’s 614 Corp will give away to those in need of professional attire. Folks can visit the shelter at 800 McCallie Ave. today, Feb. 6-Tuesday, Feb. 7 to shop for a suit donated by Giorgio Men’s Warehouse. 👔
Community
  • The Chattanooga Beer Board will explore using the “Safe Bar” program by the Family Justice Center in Chattanooga to help keep local bar patrons safe. The program would train participating bartenders to know a safe word a customer can use if they are ever in danger. (Local 3)
Shop
  • From chocolates to candles and cards, we’ve got you covered with all things loveable in our online shop, Six & Main. Explore our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to start shopping for sweet presents such as this bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. 🍫
Travel
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Scout is out 🎉

The Scout Guide Chattanooga Volume 10 is out
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This year’s color: orange. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Over the weekend, we had the chance to celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide Chattanooga Volume 10.

If you aren’t familiar, The Scout Guide is a print and digital publication in 70+ cities that is produced locally and highlights a variety of local businesses and business owners. This year’s edition features local businesses like:
... And a whole lot more. Check out all the other featured businesses by grabbing a physical copy around town (you can usually find one at a featured business) or checking out the digital version once it’s available online.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: Anyone else try to make a Valentine’s Day reservation 2.5 weeks in advance, only to discover the spot is already booked? 😅 Don’t worry — whether you’re a planner who just didn’t plan in time, or a last-minute kinda person, we’ll have a last-minute V-Day guide coming soon (but, fair warning: it’ll be very last minute).

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Check out these 20+ kid-friendly activities in town.
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