Today’s Note

Howdy, Nooga. Editor Kristen here. I hope everyone had a wonderful start to the new year and enjoyed their holidays. If you’re interested in planning for 2024, I’d recommend taking the vision board-making class with The Chattery on Saturday. Looking for other plans? Check out these events happening Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7.

Events

Friday, April 14

SouthWord Literary Festival | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $45-$95 | Come out for the 40th literary festival featuring author talks, book signings, and plenty of books for sale.
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.
Sips of Latin America | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $20 | Explore the unique tastes of Latin American alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages.

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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Editor’s Pick

Drink

The Chattanooga Market will brew up a good time at the Chattanooga Beer Fest on Saturday, May 27. Enjoy local food and craft beer from 30+ breweries — they will also have ciders and seltzers if beer isn’t your thing. Get tickets online.

Concert

The Signal will host a free concert featuring a performance by Nick Lutsko and The $100K Band on Tuesday, May 2 to celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 21 Choo Choo Ave. The concert will also feature a happy hour for attendees to enjoy.

Asked

Ever wondered where your morning cup of coffee comes from? We want to do a deep dive into our local roasteries + spots that outsource from others. Let us know which Chattanooga coffee shop you want to learn more about.

Try This

Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at an NOOGAtoday feature.

Arts

Ready to get your art on, Nooga?

Festival goers browse an art vendor tent at the Four Bridges Art Fesitval in Chattanooga, TN.

Looking for first access to the artists? Tickets to the Preview Party give Noogans early access to shopping on Friday, April 21, from 6-10 p.m., along with wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres + more. | Photo provided by the Four Bridges Art Fesitval

Need an art refresh? Shop all styles of art (think: paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, textiles and more) from 145 local + national artists coming together for the 23rd Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival.

From 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on April 22-23, stroll the First Horizon Pavilion to find the perfect piece for your home, shop for a loved one, or to just enjoy Gig City in the spring.

The festival also features:

Live musical performances
Local food trucks
Family-friendly activities*

Meet the artists + get tickets

Great Escapes

Our guide to Savannah, GA

Great Escapes: Our guide to Savannah, GA

See Forsyth Park in person — it’s worth it. | Photo by RICtoday

Planning a getaway? Check out Savannah, GA — a staple of Southern hospitality.

Why go?

There’s something for everyone in Savannah — and it’s easy to navigate through different neighborhoods. You can travel by foot, but there’s also a free trolley bus for popular sites in the Historic District.
Check out 10 Must-Dos for First Time Visitors from Visit Savannah and Travel + Leisure’s insight into the foodie scene for more tips.

Where to stay:

Vrbo: Historic row home steps from Forsyth Park (~$262/night)
Airbnb: A cozy condo close to shopping hotspots (~$191/night)

More recommendations here

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Shop

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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.

Outdoors

Tomorrow 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.

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