• Literary Ink | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $20-$100 | Come out to this magical book-themed tattoo convention featuring “tattoo wizards” from across the globe, cosplay contests, vendors, activities, and more.
• Carpetbaggers Comedy Show | Friday, Mar. 3 | 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.
• Neon Moon: The Ultimate 90s Country Tribute with Amber Carrington | Friday, Mar. 3 | 9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Relive all the country hits of the 90s, from Garth Brooks to Randy Travis.

• City of Chattanooga Arbor Day | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Shepherd Community Center, 2124 Shepherd Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Volunteers of all ages can participate in planting field-grown trees + perennial flowers, tree pruning demonstrations, outdoor games, and more.
• Unfourgettable Birthday Bash + Market | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sleepyhead Coffee, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate Sleepyhead’s four-year anniversary with a market of 35+ vendors, food by The Slutty Vegan, a limited edition t-shirt release, a new seasonal coffee menu, and more.
• Mystical March | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | Vendors will showcase their beautiful handcrafted products at this St. Patrick’s Day-themed market.

• Sunday Funday with Danimal, Martelli + Forlines | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 1-4 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | These acts will cover a vast array of music genres while you enjoy brunch and drink specials from Five Wits Brewing Co.
• Artful Yoga with Robyn Stringfellow | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy an art-inspired yoga practice with instructor Robyn Stringfellow.
• Joe Bonamassa | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $62-$353 | Hailed as one of the greatest blues guitarists in the world, Joe Bonamassa will take the stage in Chattanooga for “The Guitar Event of the Year.”

• The Chattanooga City Council recently approved new rules on short-term vacation rentals, which include an expanded buffer zone in select areas. Among the revised rules, “no new absentee rentals will be allowed within 1,000-ft of another absentee rental in a single-family detached zoning district.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• New restaurant Irie Jamaican Cuisine recently opened its doors in Red Bank at 3224 Dayton Blvd. Check out the menu and stop by for lunch.

• Koch’s Bakery on Broad Street will have its final day of operation on Saturday, March 18. After 40 years, owner Barbara Davis has decided to retire, so make sure to grab your sweet treats while you can.

• A new modern Ramen + Katsu house is coming to Chattanooga. Attack of the Tatsu will feature big bowls of ramen, traditional small dishes, Sake, and Japanese Whisky at 818 Georgia Ave. — keep an eye out on the spot’s Instagram page for updates.

Why go?

• A river runs through it — the Boise River that is. There are great hiking and biking paths along the Greenbelt, tubing in the summer, and even surfing.
• The Treefort Music Fest (Wednesday, March 22-Sunday, March 26, 2023) is one of the city’s biggest annual events — a five-day indie extravaganza featuring 185 artists, including Ani DiFranco, Lady Wray, Built to Spill, and more.

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