Plus, racial equity education sessions.
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“I’ll be doing whatever snow does in summer” ☀️

Ways to pretend it’s summer in February
A view of green mountains with the Tennessee River and blue skies in the background.
Alexa, play “Blue Skies” by Willie Nelson. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Goood morning, Chattanooga. While today’s high is ~70°, the low is still ~40°... with rain. And has anyone else discovered that 55° in the winter is somehow colder than 55° in the spring? Anyway, we digress.

Today, we’re pretending it’s summer in the middle of winter. Here’s how you can, too:

🌭 Bring back the “dog” days of summer | Eat like the sun is shining. Choose from a variety of burgers at Urban Stack, or grab a famous footlong hot dog from Miss Griffins.

Bonus: Both spots have veggie options, too.

🏊 Go swimming | Head to the Chris Ramsey Center indoor pool or South Chattanooga indoor pool — now free of charge. Check the pool schedules before leaving.

🐠 Head to the (local) tropics | It feels like summer year-round in the Tennessee Aquarium’s butterfly garden + tropical cove forest.

Bonus: College students, faculty, and staff get half-off aquarium admission this month.

🦩 Don’t frosé your butt off | Close your eyes and pretend you’re on the beach while sipping a flamingo-clad cup of frosé from The Co-Op.

🪴 Greenify the gray days | Brighten up your space by picking up plants from a local shop. You can also add this spring garden-planning class to your calendar.

🧘 Sweat it out | Wanna get warm fast? Try a Soul Power + Yin class at Southern Soul Yoga, where the room is set to 90°-93°, or Heated Vinyasa at Yoga Landing.

❤️‍🔥 Warm your heart | Warm up from the inside by volunteering your time or talents locally (this totally counts, right?).

🧺 Pick a Picnic | Have an indoor picnic (surrounded by all those plants you now have brightening your space). Hire Picnic by the River for a “curated experience,” or Southern Pearl Picnics to set it up for you.
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Today, Feb. 16
  • Nature by the Pint | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Barley Chattanooga, 235 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | At this month’s installation, hear from Caleb Timmerman of the Southeastern Climbers Coalition for his talk “Rock Climbing in the South East.”
  • Movie Night | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $10 | Watch the film “Poetic Justice” — feel free to BYOB.
Friday, Feb. 17
  • Food Truck Friday | Friday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Grab lunch from one of 15+ food trucks.
  • Black History Month Showcase w/ C-Grimey | Friday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $10 | Enjoy a night of live music, art performances, Black culture, networking, and togetherness hosted by C-Grimey.
Saturday, Feb. 18
  • Latin Night! | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | 107 Entertainment, 2255 Center St., Chattanooga | $10-$80 | Guest DJ Bori from Memphis will be in town playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton music.
  • The Language of Birds Hike | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Stringer’s Ridge Park, Spears Avenue, Chattanooga | $25 | At the end of this hike, you’ll be able to identify some common bird names and songs — meet at the Spears Avenue Trailhead.
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Weather
  • 73º | Thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain ⛈️
Community
  • In preparation of Hamilton County Schools’ “Operation 2030,” the community is invited to weigh in on budgeting priorities at several public meetings. The first budget planning meetings will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Orchard Knob Elementary School + Soddy-Daisy High School.
  • The community can attend two racial equity education sessions — a virtual session today + a two-day training Feb. 24-25 — hosted by the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. The free sessions aim to engage, empower, and educate diverse community members. Learn more and register online.
Cause
  • Stop by any Be Caffeinated location today, Feb. 16, to get your coffee + treats, and a portion of sales will be donated to The Chattery. Curious to know more about the organization? The Chattery will be coworking at the coffee shop’s NorthShore location from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ☕
Read
  • The Chattanooga Public Library is currently seeking local authors who would be interested in presenting, reading, speaking, or tabling at its Local Author’s Fair on Saturday, April 29. Submit an interest form. 📚
Concert
  • The UTC Chamber Singers will perform selections from “The Sound of Music” at a benefit concert on Wednesday, March 8. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are requested to support the group’s summer abroad trip to Austria (where the musical was set) + other European countries. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Biz
  • Chattanooga-based Locals Only Gifts and Goods recently opened a new location in Asheville, NC. Next time you’re traveling through the Land of the Sky, stop by to shop from local North Carolina artists + makers — and check out our friends at AVLtoday while you’re at it.
Edu
  • Did you know? ChattState offers 50+ programs that can be completed in two years or less. Find out which program works best for you and how you can graduate debt-free and start your career right away (or transfer to a four-year university 👀). *
Travel
  • Ready to plan springtime adventures? A ~four hour drive from Chattanooga, Greenville, SC is filled with natural beauty, outdoor activities + dining delicacies. Pro tip: Order a free Visitor’s Guide to start planning your trip, and check out VisitGreenvilleSC’s Instagram for itinerary inspo.*
  • How does Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Going will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $500+ flight to Italy). 🍝 *
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New gallery coming “just around the riverbend” 🐟
A Rainbow Shiner fish.
Get a snorkeler’s view of fish like the Rainbow Shiner, one of many found in the waterways of Southern Appalachia. | | Photo provided by the Tennessee Aquarium
On Wednesday, March 1, the Tennessee Aquarium will celebrate the grand opening of Ridges to Rivers, a new gallery highlighting Southern Appalachia’s vibrant aquatic life.

Here’s a little bit of what to expect once the gallery opens:
  • The chance to experience a snorkeler’s view of some of the animals
  • More than three dozen species of fish
  • A 22-ft-long exhibit recreating various habitats offered by mountain streams flowing into the Upper Tennessee River
  • A demonstration of how thunderstorms impact streams (think: Rainforest Café-like thunderstorms every quarter hour)
  • A larger, more open Sturgeon Bend exhibit
The gallery will be located in the River Journey building and replace Discovery Hall. Learn more about animals on display at the exhibit.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: Well gang, a week from today I’ll be moving (don’t worry, I’ll still be in your inbox through March 3). I’m excited to finally get the chance to use Bellhop (this will be the first time I’m actually using professional movers, so obviously I had to go with the local pros). Now on to finish packing...

On a totally unrelated note, does anyone happen to be in the market for a kitchen table? Just kidding.... unless? 😅

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