📖 Author lineup

✍️ Festival happenings

• Book readings
• Panel discussions and Q+A’s
• Book signings
• Book sales (from local bookstore The Book & Cover)
• Participatory storytelling experiences
• Spoken word poetry performances
• Custom merch sales (exclusive t-shirt + tote bag designs from Burlaep Print & Press)

• Free Yoga for EveryBODY | Monday, Apr. 10 | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free | Everyone is welcome to attend this free yoga class — bring a mat if you have one.
• Meditations for All 9 Enneagram Types | Monday, Apr. 10 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $30 | Learn about meditation methods for each Enneagram type.

• Partner Program: Bridge Chattanooga / Learn to Rock Climb | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Chattanooga | Free | This program teaches youth a range of outdoor skills — this installment will focus on rock climbing.
• Disc Golf Putting League | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $5 | Come out to the kickoff event for a weekly disc golf putting league with opportunities to win prizes.
• Coast to Coast College Fair | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | Free | Local high school sophomores and juniors are welcome to attend this college fair featuring 70+ colleges and universities.
• An Evening With David Sedaris | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $45-$75 | The American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor will give a talk in the Scenic City.
• Lookouts vs. Braves | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7:15-11:30 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $8-$11 | Celebrate Opening Day at AT&T Field — attendees will receive a 2023 Lookouts schedule magnet upon exit.

• Chattanooga Market at Erlanger | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 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.
• Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery after the run — runners meet at 5:45 p.m.

• A solar cell production plant in nearby Dalton, GA will be part of the largest community solar effort in US history. Qcells has a deal with the Biden administration to manufacture 2.5 million solar panels, which will help power 140,000 homes + businesses in three states. (NewsChannel 9)

• The Bend — a 120-acre redevelopment along the Tennessee River — is seeking community input on the upcoming Canal District. Think: shops, restaurants, concepts, and more. Share your ideas.

• The city of Red Bank is considering a new animal control ordinance. The ordinance spearheaded by McKamey Animal Center prohibits tethering dogs outside between 10 p.m.-6 a.m., clarifies the difference between feral + community cats, and more. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Lookouts’ win on Saturday was one for the ages. Rocket City threw a combined no-hitter against Chattanooga, but the Lookouts won the game 7-5. The Lookouts scored seven runs thanks to six walks and three hit-by-pitches.

• Lace up your cleats. The Corporate Cup, hosted by Operation Get Active, is back. This fundraising event brings local companies together in a fun + friendly soccer tournament. Register your team.

• In case you missed it, Lula Lake Land Trust’s 2023 Tails & Trails 5K Fun Run will be on Sunday, April 22. Grab your pups for a scenic run, live music + more. Bonus: donate a can of dog or cat food to get a free beer.

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