Plus, The Crash Pad nominated for international award.
Culture
Explore Chattanooga music genres with Every Noise at Once
Queue these up — we think you’ll feel right at home. | Photo by Adrian Korte via Unsplash
Every good story needs a soundtrack, and ours is no exception. We could just pick one — but you know we love a deep dive.
Every Noise at Once is Spotify’s algorithmically generated scatter plot of music genres, from “German dark minimal techno” to “neo-trad doom metal” to “classical saxophone quartet,” and literally everything in between.
Here’s where Every Noise sorts some of our favorite local artists, plus national acts from the same genre — perfect for a stroll on the Riverwalk.
Walk the Walk Food and Fitness Club | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 5-6 p.m. | Tennessee Riverwalk, 411 E. 2nd St., Chattanooga | Free | Join the Chattanooga Food Center’s walking club on a trek along the Chattanooga Riverwalk — meet outside the Sculpture Garden.
Friday, Feb. 24
Et Cetera and White Oak Mountain Benders | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $10 | Come out for an “invigorating, extensive exploration” into a broad spectrum of musical genres at this show.
3rd Annual Tivoli Theatre Foundation 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 and The Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Behind the Scenes at the Nursery | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $7-$10 | Get an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of the region’s premier native plant nurseries.
Budgeting Made Simple | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10-11:15 a.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Attend this class to learn the basics of how to successfully set up a budget.
Little Soddy Creek Cleanup | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m. | Little Soddy Creek, 800 Hotwater Rd., Soddy-Daisy | Free | Join Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful during this community-wide cleanup at Little Soddy Creek — bring protective gloves, drinking water + sturdy footwear.
Sunday, Feb. 26
Let’s Get it OM | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 10-11 a.m. | Main & Dodds Masonic Lodge, 2602 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $20 | Participate in an hour of mindful movement that is focused on intention and deep breaths in this class — bring your own mat.
Open Gate Day at Lula Lake Land Trust - Hoka & Rock/Creek | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain | $16-$40 | Hoka will provide shoe demos for guests to test out for trail running and hiking — reservations are required.*
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.
Hamilton Place will host its second annual Black-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 27. From 11 a.m.-7 p.m., shop from more than 30 Black-owned small business vendors throughout the lower level of the mall + catch a live music performance by Jermaine Purifory.
Edu
ChattState will host its annual Girls STEM Day on Friday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The event promotes STEM-related careers to middle and high school female students, featuring workshops, guest speakers, hands-on learning experiences, and more. RSVP online.
Arts
“Springtime,” a collection of works by Chattanooga-based watercoloristJason Bartlett, will be on display at In-Town Gallery from Friday, March 3-Friday, March 31. Bartlett’s paintings are noted for using “unconventional techniques to create a dream-like atmosphere, which reflect the beauty in the ordinary.” 🖼️
Ranked
IRONMAN Chattanooga was ranked in the top five in five different categories by IRONMAN’s 2022 Athlete Choice Awards. Results were gathered from post-event surveys sent to all athletes who competed in a VinFast IRONMAN North America Series triathlon.
Outdoors
The annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage will return April 26-29 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The program includes over 120 experts leading 200+ educational opportunities over the four day period. Registration opens on Wednesday, March 1 at 10 a.m. 🌼 (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Job
Daily interviews are currently being held for Topgolf’sEast Ridge location. Those interested in joining the facility, cleaning, or culinary team are encouraged to apply online(search for the Chattanooga location, specifically) + can stop by for an in-person interview. ⛳
Tech
We can all agree slow Wi-Fi is the worst. If your home’s internet needs a boost, consider adding EPB’s Smart Net Plus, which will unleash warp-speed Wi-Fi in every room of your home. Bonus: It includes an app to help control your network, security,and more.*
Listen
Calling all bibliophiles. Level up your reading routine with an Audible Membership. Why we love it: we can listen to our favorite books and discover new titles while doing everyday tasks like commuting, walking the dog, cooking, and cleaning. Sign up for your first 30 days free. 📚 *
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LIFESTYLE
Some hostel-lar news 🏆
Chattanooga hostel The Crash Pad is up for international award
This “uncommon” hostel is located in the heart of Chattanooga’s Southside. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Chattanooga’s uncommon hostel The Crash Pad has been nominated for a HOSCARs award — Hostelworld’s international competition that celebrates hostels that “have done incredible things, in extraordinary circumstances.”
The Crash Pad has been nominated in the “The Eco-Warrior” category, which recognizes hostels that focus on efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainability. The spot received the nomination for its LEED Platinum status(the world’s first hostel to achieve this status, btw) + environmentally-friendly design and operations.
Folks can vote for The Crash Padonline — voting ends March 10.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Kristen.
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