• Thrillville Fair | Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Camp Jordan Park, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge | $10-$45 | Head to Camp Jordan Park for world-class entertainment, carnival rides, games, and food booths.
• Reel Rock 17 | Friday, May 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Rock/Creek Riverside, 1530 Riverside Dr., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Lookout Wild Film Festival and Rock/Creek Outfitters have come together to create a fundraiser for the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, where Noogans can enjoy films, food trucks, beer + a raffle.
• Art Car Street Party Takes Over Patten Square | Friday, May 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Patten Square, 818 Georgia Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join Art 120 for a fun night with music, fire sculptures, and art cars.

• Southern Blooms Festival | Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain | $19.95-$29.95 | Explore the scenery of 400+ native plants and flowers, enjoy spring treats from local food vendors, and more.
• Family Fun Day | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Have a family fun day with free kite building, art making, playing oversized games, and listening to music.
• Self-Care Saturday Market | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from vendors offering self-care products, tarot readings, coffee tastings, and more.

• Brunch and Blooms | Sunday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $40-$45 | Enjoy brunch, cocktails, and live music by Call Me Spinster with Reflection Riding.
• Mother’s Day Celebration | Sunday, May 14 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the mother figure in your life with this special edition of the Chattanooga Market + shop gifts from local vendors.
• Keb’ Mo’ | Sunday, May 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $59.50-$79.50 | See “one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today” perform in Chattanooga.

• The Hot Chocolatier’s St. Elmo location is officially open. Stop by for sweets + treats at 5525 St. Elmo Ave. Bonus: Make sure to follow the location-specific Instagram page for hours and important information.

• Sleepyhead Coffee will open a second location on the corner of Main Street + Dodds Avenue. The spot will offer the same coffee menu with many new vegan and gluten-free pastries, plus mocktails available in the evening. The new location has an anticipated opening in early fall.

• The City Café location at 901 Carter St. will be closing its doors on Monday, June 26. But don’t fret, the restaurant has secured a new location at 511 Broad St. (next to Mayan Kitchen) with an anticipated re-opening on September 1. (Local 3)

• Need some inspiration for how to celebrate Mother’s Day? Check out some local happenings + special deals for the mother figure in your life.

Why go?

• Birmingham is a foodie’s paradise, having earned the nickname “Dinner Table of the South” with a roster of iconic restaurants, James Beard darlings, and culinary traditions.
• Check out this interactive travel guide for the lowdown on attractions, shopping, and outdoor fun.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: This downtown loft is located in the heart of Magic City. (~$114/night)

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

• 33.7+ million. That’s how many bottles of Champagne the US consumed in 2022. Keep the bubbly flowing with our favorite vacuum insulated Champagne + wine chiller from S’well, plus the easiest Champagne stopper you’ll ever use.

• Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics 12-pack.*