Small steps you can take to go green.
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Go green(er) in Chattanooga
Hoping to minimize your carbon footprint? While you may not be able to buy an electric car or collect rainwater in the backyard, there are smaller steps you can take to go greener.

Here are some small ways to go green, locally.

Start composting

Not sure where to begin? Local business NewTerra Compost provides you with a bucket to gather compostable objects, then gets rid of it for you. You can get that bucket picked up curbside + replaced with a new one for $30/month, or you can drop it off yourself at a kiosk location for $15/month. Every spring and fall, you’ll receive finished compost, or you can have it donated.

Use public transportation

Try riding the bus or biking to your next coffee date. If you’ve never used CARTA before, check out these tips + tricks, and learn more about our bicycle transit system here.

Bonus: check out ChattaTransit for more helpful info.

Eat local

Purchasing foods from local farmers reduces the distance needed to transport your food (which means fewer fossil fuels used), helps protect farmland, and supports the local economy. Make it easy on yourself by ordering weekly or bi-weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes from Signal Mountain Farm. You can also shop locally year-round at the Main Street Farmers Market.

Greenify your renovations

Local business Green’s Design and Supply helps folks build, remodel, and renovate sustainably with environmentally responsible building materials and interior finishes.

Clean up

Check out these local organizations dedicated to keeping Chattanooga clean — they often host community cleanup events.

Shop sustainably

Get your next outfit at a local thrift store, and stay tuned for the next SHE BOP pop-up for clothing swaps, upcycled clothing, and vintage vendors.

Get certified green

Chattanooga is home to the nation’s first localized sustainability professional certificate — take Green Spaces’ eight-week green leader certification course to examine how businesses can be resilient, increase efficiency, prepare for risk, and communicate the value of sustainability.

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Today, Feb. 20
  • Soul of Jazz Festival | Monday, Feb. 20 | 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | ChattState Community College, 4501 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free | Throughout the day, various events will take place on ChattState’s campus, like performances by the Chattanooga State Community College Jazz Band + Gordon Inman Quartet.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
  • Mardi Gras Celebration | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 6-11 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Let the good times roll at this celebration with a Zydeco-style band, crawfish gumbo, king cake, and more.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
  • Planning Your Spring Garden | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | In this class, you’ll learn four simple steps to grow a successful spring garden.
Thursday, Feb. 23
  • Next Level Comedy Showcase | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $12 | Watch a showcase of comics chosen by their rising status in the comedy industry — this show is rated R.
Friday, Feb. 24
  • The Tivoli’s 3rd Annual Gala | Friday, Feb. 24 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $79.50-$300 | This year’s annual gala will feature a show by Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack.
Saturday, Feb. 25
  • Little Soddy Creek Cleanup | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m. | Little Soddy Creek, 800 Hotwater Rd., Soddy-Daisy | Free | Join Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful in a community-wide cleanup at Little Soddy Creek — bring protective gloves, drinking water + sturdy footwear.
Sunday, Feb. 26
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Weather
  • 64º | Cloudy | 12% chance of rain ☁️
Development
  • Chattanooga-based firm White Oak Enterprises has partnered with Tenby Partners to build a new industrial park in nearby Catoosa County, GA. The Cloud Springs I-75 Park is expected to bring 1.13 million sqft of industrial space, 700+ jobs, and more than $100 million in capital investment.
  • Several local organizations will receive grants from the Tennessee Historic Development Program. The Tivoli Theatre Foundation + a planned hotel at the former Chattanooga Bank Building will each receive $300,000, and Preserve Chattanooga Inc. will be awarded $24,000 to support Terminal Station. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
  • Know of a local organization dedicated to operating with trust in the marketplace? Nominate it for BBB’s Torch Award for Ethics by Thursday, Feb. 23. Winners and finalists will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon on May 3.
Sports
  • For the first time in club history, the Chattanooga Red Wolves will host a US Open Cup match. The match will be against Birmingham Legion FC in April — the specific date and time will be announced at a later date. ⚽
Arts
  • Applications for ArtsBuild’s 2023 Opportunity Fellows Program are open for college students and recent graduates of all majors and interest areas. Applications will close Friday, April 7 at 3 p.m. Learn more + apply.
Outdoors
  • Up for some friendly competition? Green Spaces’ Eco Field Day will return Saturday, April 22 at Finley Stadium. Local corporations can sign up a team of 3-5 people to compete in a series of Earth Day-themed challenges to see who is the most sustainable team. Learn more and sign up. 🌎
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  • Monday, Feb. 20-Friday, Feb. 24 is “Finish the FAFSA Week” — an initiative that encourages all Tennessee high school seniors + their families to complete the FAFSA before March 1. Upon completion, students are eligible for up to two years of tuition-free college through Tennessee Promise. 📝
  • ChattState has been named a 2023 Leader College of Distinction by nonprofit Achieving the Dream (ATD). The award recognizes colleges that have “pursued and met challenging student success goals” in at least three student outcome metrics + reduced equity gaps in a least two metrics.
Pets
  • Bring along your four-legged friends to Lula Lake Land Trust’s 2023 Tails & Trails 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 22. Run a classic course with your leashed pup through the scenic Core Preserve + enjoy live music and food during the event. Register for the race online. 🐶
Today Is
  • Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday commemorating America’s Presidents. Banks, the USPS, and nonessential government offices are closed today.
Active
  • Registration is now open for spring adult softball leagues ($450 per team). The 12-game season will be played at The Summit of Softball Complex (8915 Apison Pike, Ooltewah). Form a team (including Men’s, Women’s, Co-Ed, Church, and more) and sign up by emailing rwest@chattanooga.gov or calling (423) 643-6055. Play ball, Nooga.*
The Word
  • Baño. That’s Spanish for “bathroom” — something you’ll definitely need to know if you’re traveling to Central or South America this year, like 12% of our readers. Babbel’s easy, bite-sized lesson plans will ensure you know what to say when you have to go. (Read: Be talking like a local in as little as three weeks.) 🌏 *
Shop
  • Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes. This sleek garment steamer is leakproof and lightweight, making it easy to steam your clothes from home or while on the go. Bonus: It heats up in just 30 seconds and is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. 👚 *
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Craft producer? I barley know ‘er

Chattanooga Whiskey named Craft Producer of the Year
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Isn’t this neat? | Photo provided by Chattanooga Whiskey
Chattanooga Whiskey is best at its craft — literally.

At the recent 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, Chattanooga Whiskey took home the title of Craft Producer of the Year.

The awards are hosted by Whisky Magazine in conjunction with the World Whiskies Awards + recognize the people, places, and products of the whiskey industry.

Craft Producer of the Year is known as an “ever competitive” category, but it’s no surprise this local spot took home the win — after all, Chattanooga Whiskey has released over 100 unique expressions since 2015.

View the full list of American winners.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brianna.

Editor’s pick: If you haven’t seen the flyer for Sleepyhead’s upcoming four-year anniversary party, you should definitely check it out. Slutty Vegan is coming to town, oat milk drinks will be free from 2-3 p.m., and a ton of local businesses will be there. I’m considering booking a flight from Chicago just for this.

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