Favorite stories

• Red Bank joins 10-minute walk campaign | I love writing about parks and the outdoors, but this story in particular was special to me as a former Red Bank resident who knows firsthand just how impactful the project could be.
• Decoding Zoning | This is technically a handful of stories rather than one, but I’ve loved diving into zoning codes and processes to help make them a bit easier to understand.
• Chattanooga’s new month-long celebration, Rock the Riverfront | It was so much fun to cover the first year of Rock the Riverfront — read up on the second festival here before it begins on Friday, March 17.
• Where Chattanoogans want more pedestrian-friendly streets | You all really came through when we asked where you want more pedestrian-friendly streets.
• The story behind “Eric is dead” in Chattanooga, TN | Ever wondered about the words “Eric is Dead” written all over town? I did, too — so I met “Eric.”
• A look inside Chattanooga’s captivating commodes | Beautiful bathrooms are something to share — if you haven’t read this one yet, urine for a treat.

Favorite happenings

I’m looking forward to...

• Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group | Monday, Mar. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $69.50-$260 | This Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues.

• Great British Baking Show Series: Eclairs | Tuesday, Mar. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn to make eclairs in this class inspired by the TV show.

• Chattanooga Market at Erlanger | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Medical Mall, 979 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get your Chattanooga Market fix with a smaller version of the popular downtown market.
• Living in an Age of Burnout and Stress (And What You Can Do About It) | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Big Self School co-founders Drs. Chad + Shelley Prevost bring to light some fundamentals about what it means to move from surviving to thriving.
• East Lake Montessori Spring Auction | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Flora de Mel, 313 McFarland Ave., Rossville | $50 | Your ticket to this event benefiting a scholarship fund for low-income families includes a cocktail or mocktail made from Flora’s Mead, snacks, and giveaways throughout the evening.

• Other People’s Stories: A Story Exchange for Writers | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 2-4 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $12 | Join other writers and researchers in a story exchange workshop designed to practice empathy, deep listening, and perspective-taking.
• Free Family Fun Night | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a free night at the museum after hours.

• Expanded Fall Creek Falls State Park by more than 2,000 acres
• Expanded the Fiery Gizzard Trail in South Cumberland State Park
• Permanently protected more than 1,000 acres of forested wildlife habitat near Sewanee *

• 78º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️

• The Chattanooga Public Library + Hamilton County Schools launched a new program that provides all HCS teachers with a public library card for free — regardless of where they live. The program is an extension of the HCS Student Card program, which provides all HCS students with a free card.

• The Chattanooga Chase — the area’s oldest competitive race founded in 1968 — has opened registration for its 56th race on Memorial Day, May 29. This year, race organizers will partner with Siskin Children’s Institute to “support their mission and strengthen community roots.” 👟
• Chattanooga’s American Red Cross chapter is in need of volunteers for its Sound the Alarm event on Saturday, March 18. During the event, volunteers will canvas neighborhoods to check if smoke alarms are working + if not, replace them for free. Register to volunteer.

• Beginning on Sunday, March 12, five Jewish-themed, award-winning documentary films will be screened in person and virtually as part of the Chattanooga Jewish Documentary Film Series. See the schedule + grab your tickets. 📽️

• Single-match tickets for the Chattanooga Red Wolves’ 2023 season are on sale now. The home opener match will take place on Saturday, March 25 against NC Hailstorm FC. 🐺

• Registration is open for Reflection Riding’s Escape to Nature Summer Camp. Camp sessions run from June 5-August 4 + are geared toward children ages 5-12. Register online.

• The Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society will offer a virtual tour of Magee Marsh on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the free program at Ascension Lutheran Church (729 S. Germantown Rd.). 🐦

• Is the cost of college holding you back from pursuing a new career? The TN Reconnect Grant provides free tuition at ChattState for qualified Tennessee adults. Bonus: The grant is making it even easier to qualify by now offering a lower age requirement or independent FAFSA classification. Learn more. 🧑‍🎓 *

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• Bluff View Arts District
• Hunter Museum
• Ruby Falls
• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
• Tennessee Aquarium
• National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
• Creative Discovery Museum
• Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
• Rock City
• Chattanooga Zoo