Our valentines to you, Chattanooga

Today, we’re Chattanooga Choo-Choosing you.

To show our love and appreciation for all of you readers, we created a few Chattanooga-themed Valentine’s Day cards just for you.

Feel free to share the love + send your favorites with your friends, family, and hot dates. Check ‘em out below. 👇

a photo of EPB featuring a heart and the text "I like you a watt... let's gig it on." — EP-B mine. |

I like you a watt... — let's gig it on copy.png — You bridge the gap in our hearts. |

Screen Shot 2023-02-13 at 3.52.44 PM.png — You’re the kind of fine we like. |

MORE LOCAL LOVE

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Today, Feb. 14

Candle Making 101: Conversation Hearts | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Learn how to create your own candle shaped like a conversation heart from Osha Thomas of Escential Things.
GALENTINES DAY with GAYLE | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 8-9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Free | Gayle will perform a free show for a GNO with giveaway opportunities.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Voice Acting 201 | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Do a deep dive into scene work like expressing emotions, building distinct and motivated characters, and giving + receiving feedback.

Thursday, Feb. 16

CIVIQ 2023 with Bernice Radle | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Camp House, 806 E. 12th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Listen to “Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever: Lessons from Buffalo and Beyond” by Bernice Radle.
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

Carpetbaggers Comedy Show | Friday, Feb. 17 | 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.
Opening: “And I Shall Still Be Lonely” | Friday, Feb. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St., Chattanooga | Free+ | This show displays works inspired by the writings and experiences of playwright, artist, and activist Lorraine Hansberry.

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.

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Weather

67º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️

Travel

After listening to feedback from passengers, the Chattanooga Airport will resume nonstop flight services to Miami, FL beginning on June 3. The route will be provided by American Airlines on a Saturday-only service to Miami International Airport. ✈️

Civic

Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has been chosen to serve on the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Legislative Committee. The committee aims to promote “better and more effective law enforcement,” among other issues that directly impact law enforcement and citizens.

Community

Know a college student looking for a summer internship? LaunchTN is currently accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program through Tuesday, Feb. 21. Bonus: you can win a prize basket valued at $100 for helping the organization connect with interested students.

Outdoors

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge — a 7,093-acre natural area near Soddy-Daisy — is one of four parks that will receive state park status from Gov. Bill Lee. Along with the designation, funds will be requested to hire staff to help manage the park. 🌳 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Pets

Today is the last day of McKamey Animal Shelter’s “Home is Where the Heart Is” adoption event. MAC’s longest residents will have $14 adoption fees, nearly all adult dog and cat adoption fees will be 50% off, and bonded pairs will have a 2-for-1 adoption fee. 💗

Traffic

Grade crossings at Lower Mill Road will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 15-Thursday, Feb. 16 + at Boy Scout Road Thursday, Feb. 16-Friday, Feb. 17 for scheduled track work (weather permitting). Detours will be posted, and you may need to allow for additional travel time.

Sports

The Chattanooga Red Wolves are now hiring game day + event staff for the 2023 season. Multiple positions are open, and those who are looking to gain experience working in sports are encouraged to apply online.

Edu

Did you know that ChattState offers programs of study that transfer to colleges and universities throughout the country? Tennessee Transfer Pathways allows community college graduates to transfer to four-year institutions like UTC where ChattState grads can continue pursuing their degrees.*

Shop

What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*

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A Little Mysteries update

Little Mysteries: the hidden mural, pt. 2

A green, blue, and yellow mural partly hidden behind a parking garage.

We’re still on the hunt for more information. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

In case you missed it, a few weeks ago we shared The Case of the Hidden Mural: a mystery we hope to solve with your help.

(We recommend going back to read the full case before continuing, if you haven’t already).

We received one particularly interesting clue that sheds more light on the mural:

“The parking garage was constructed utilizing a federal grant obtained by the City of Chattanooga on behalf of the County (sorta unusual). I believe that it was funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Development District was involved. I vaguely remember the mural and lamented at the time that it would be covered...” — Ron L.

After sifting through old newspapers, the library’s online database, and asking the library’s history staff, we still couldn’t come up with anything more. Keep letting us know if you have more information.

In the meantime, we’ve submitted a few open records requests to learn more about the parking garage in particular.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: Happy Valentine’s Day, all. As it turns out, our company is pretty divided on loving or hating the holiday (thanks to our manager, Josh, for starting some chaos by asking). I think I fall somewhere in between, but I do love an excuse for a fun dinner out on the town. Last night, my husband and I celebrated early and ate at Two Ten Jack.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? If you need some seriously last minute Valentine’s Day ideas, click here.

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