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🌳 Meet us at the park

Head outside with a guide to Chattanooga’s parks

Enjoy the green space, river views, and even a carousel at Coolidge Park. | Photo provided by the Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, Chattanooga features 30+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.

Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of the Scenic City’s best:

NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk — Go for a stroll or for a bike ride along the Tennessee Riverwalk.
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Photo by State of Tennessee, provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Nature parks

Tennessee Riverwalk, access points vary.
Chattanooga’s Riverwalk is a 13-mile path used for biking, skating, walking, and other fitness pursuits. There are also several canoe + kayak launch points along the path.

East Lake Park, 3601 Dodson Ave.
Founded in 1902 as Chattanooga’s first park, East Lake Park spans over 18 acres and features a pond filled with geese, ducks, and fish. There are also walking paths and a playground for folks to enjoy.

Family parks

Chester Frost Park, 7872 Causeway Rd., Hixson
With picnic tables, a playground for the kiddos, public restrooms, free wifi, grills, fishing piers, rentable spaces, and more — this park is great for the family.

BlueCross Healthy Place at Highland Park, 1800 Vance Ave.
Bring the kids to enjoy the challenge course, accessible playground, fitness station, walking track, field, and basketball and tennis courts. Bonus: check out the other BlueCross Healthy Place Park in St. Elmo at 4909 St. Elmo Ave.

NOOGAtoday | Play Wash Pint — Your four-legged friends can join in on the park fun, too.
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Photo by @playwashpint

Dog-friendly parks

Play Wash Pint, 113 Johnson St.
Socialize with a beer in hand + your furry friend playing at your feet. This unique park also features a self-wash station for hassle-free, post-play pup cleaning. Check out memberships or daily pass options.

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St.
This Southside spot features 33 acres of parkland that showcase large, contemporary sculptures from all over the world. Families can come to fly kites, picnic, and bring their leashed dogs. Bonus: this park has two stations at the front of the park for cleanup.

28 more parks to explore

Asked

What is your favorite park activity to do in our city?

A. Walking my dog
B. Spending time with the kiddos
C. Having a picnic
D. Jogging or working out

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Events

Today, April 14

“Creative Hands” | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy the opening reception of SCCA’s newest member exhibit and celebrate the featured artists.
Spring Carnival | Friday, Apr. 14-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall, Chattanooga | $1.25-$50 | Come out to enjoy rides, games, and food for the whole family.
Road to Nightfall | Friday, Apr. 14 | 7-11 p.m. | Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $10 | See the Road to Nightfall bands battle it out in the preliminary rounds.

Saturday, April 15

Rock City’s Earthdayz | Saturday, Apr. 15-Sunday, Apr. 23 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain | $19.95-$29.95 | Enjoy Rock City’s Wings to Soar show, live music, and more fun activities.
BBB Free Shredding, Electronic Recycling & Drug Take Back | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Parking Lot, 2111 W. Shepherd Rd., Chattanooga | Free | Take advantage of free shredding, electronic recycling, and drug take-back offerings.
Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Creekside Flower Farm, 5549 N. Marble Top Rd., Chickamauga | $7-$10 | This spring plant sale will also feature a vendor market and live music — entrance is free when you pre-order a plant online.
Pickup for a Pint - Litter Cleanup | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Give back to your community by picking up trash + then enjoy a pint on the house.

Sunday, April 16

The Walnut Street Bridge Festival | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from local business vendors, enjoy great food + live music, and more at this festival.
She Bop “Garden Party” Market | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 15 local artists + makers, participate in a clothing swap, listen to live poetry readings, and more.

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Finance

7 common mistakes when hiring a financial advisor

An older couple sits on the riverbank peacefully.

Avoiding these blunders could help you prevent years of stress and heartache. | Photo by SmartAsset

Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

Avoid these seven common mistakes when hiring one, so you can work towards more radiant golden years.

Pro tip: For simplicity, try this free tool to get matched with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area.*

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News Notes

Development

Tesla is set to open in East Brainerd in the second quarter of 2023. The 26,730-sqft showroom + service facility will be located off of I-75. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
A Little Debbie Park is opening this fall in Collegedale. The sweet treat-themed park — sitting on 10 acres donated by the McKee family — will feature snack-shaped sculptures for folks to play on, a large pavilion, playgrounds, and more. (Local 3)

Edu

United Way of Greater Chattanooga, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools and Unum, will open its first “calm room” at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. The room is designed to offer students “a peaceful and defined space to help manage stress and anxiety.”

Asked

If you could ask a question about HIV or HIV prevention, what would you ask? Submit your questions and the HIV health experts at Cempa Community Care — a local health center helping lead the way in providing effective HIV prevention, testing + treatment services — will follow up with the answers in a coming newsletter.*

Festival

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will host the Big 9 Music Fest Saturday, April 15 + Sunday, April 16. Folks can enjoy live music including headliner Jeter Jones and the Perfect Blend Band on Saturday, and then spend Sunday listening to local Gospel acts. See the full line-up.

Cause

Is there a local historical building you want to see preserved + restored? Preserve Chattanooga is celebrating Preservation Month in May with a “Top 10" list of historic buildings to focus on. Nominate your choice.

Sports

Chattanooga’s Champions Club Tennis Complex will host three top-level tennis tournaments in the month of April, including the AAC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournament from now through Saturday, April 15. Check out the other tournaments happening later this month.

Community

The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park will host its annual Sculptures In The Sky event on Saturday, April 22. This free community event will have local food + drink vendors, kite flying for all ages, and more. Bonus: the event will also serve as an Earth Day celebration with local businesses on site.

Biz

Chattanooga’s Timberroot Rustic Retreats — a cabin site located in Lookout Mountain — has been nominated for the 2023 Shortyz Short-Term Rental Awards in the “Best Holiday Site Operator Award” category. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 26. Good luck, Timberroot.

Tech

Ever heard of internet throttling? It’s what many internet providers do to reduce speeds during peak times of the day (read: slow streaming, gaming, and browsing). See seven reasons your internet slows down at night — and how EPB works to circumvent it.*

Shop

It’s shower season, and it’s time to celebrate the soon-to-be parents in your life. From onesies to burp cloths, our online store (Six & Main) has all the essentials for new parents. Shop for the bundle of joy now.

Today Is

National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.

Eat and Drink

Food

Try this: Niedlov’s pizza night

We’re still drooling over the Prosciutto Di Parma pizza. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

It’s no secret that Niedlov’s Bakery & Café is one of Chattanooga’s most beloved breakfast + lunch spots, but did you know they recently started hosting a pizza night?

From 5-9 p.m. on Fridays, Niedlov’s offers a different dining experience. Editors Kristen + Haley recently tried out some of the menu, and spoiler alert: everything was absolutely delicious.

What we tried

We tried the Prosciutto Di Parma + Hot Pepperoni pizzas. From the fluffy housemade dough to the perfect balance of toppings, we were obsessed. Kristen particularly loved the drizzle of Harrison Farms’ honey on her pizza.

Skipping dessert can’t be an option. We tried the pizza donuts (that’s right, you don’t have to wait for MAINx24 to snag Niedlov’s donuts) + the lemon cream tart. Both were melt-in-your-mouth wonderful and topped with edible flowers from Crabtree Farms.

Hungry yet? Stop by for yourself. Pro tip: make a reservation via email.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

Could you tell I really loved my dinner from Niedlov’s last Friday? It was one of those meals you can’t help but talk about for days afterward. I’ve been patiently waiting for today to come around so I could try out a new pizza flavor + this time I’m eyeing the tomato and fennel pizza.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about Chattanooga’s milestone achievement in reducing the number of those facing unsheltered homelessness.

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