Plus, the INCUBATOR Residency program for arts.
 
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🏳️‍🌈 Celebrating Pride Month

Celebrating Pride Month in Chattanooga
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Folks can celebrate with Pride events all June long in the Scenic City. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Chattanooga Pride is back. There’s no better time or way to celebrate + commemorate the LGBTQ+ community than with these events happening throughout the month of June.

“Let’s Celebrate Queer Pride” | Friday, June 2 | 6-8 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. | Free, RSVP | Join ClearStory Arts for a showcase featuring local LGBTQ+ artists — all profits will go toward the Campaign for Southern Equality.

“The Floor Is Yours: Bessie to Leslie” | Friday, June 2 | 8-11 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $0-$10 | See local performers put on acts that honor “how queer people shape our city and world” — note: this event is 18+.

Get Outside For Pride | Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Greenway Farms Park, 5051 Gann Store Rd. | $20-$40 | Hang out with the crew at Soft Animal and Outshine Adventures for a Pride paddleboarding + picnic catered by Cashew. Note: There will be two paddleboarding sessions.

Silent Disco | Friday, June 9 | 7-11 p.m. | Naked River Brewing, 1791 Reggie White Blvd. | $10-$15 | Dance the night away with your own headphones and the folks at Chattanooga Pride.

“Honoring Our Queer Ancestors: LGBTQ+ History From 5,000 BCE to Now” | Saturday, June 10 | 4-5 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St. | Free | Explore queer history through art + storytelling with Danielle Quesenberry.

Pride Ride + Pint Night | Monday, June 12 | 12-6 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. | Free, RSVP | Take a ride with SORBA to “celebrate diversity and inclusion in biking” + stay for a brew after at Wanderlinger.
5+ more events
City of Chattanooga
 
Events

Today, June 2
  • Riverbend Festival 2023 | Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | $95-$405 | Enjoy live music, vendors, and scenic views on the riverfront at this three-day festival.
  • Nightfall | Friday, June 2 | 7 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy food trucks, artist vendors, and live music by Clare Donohue Quintet ft. Ken Watters + Patrick Sweany.
  • Dizgo: Goose After Party | Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Spend a night at a dance party with this jam band who creates “a dizzier disco.”
Saturday, June 3
  • Lagerfest | Saturday, June 3 | 2-6 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Try small batch recipes, rarities, collabs + guest taps from local breweries at this mini-fest.
  • RGB Ball | Saturday, June 3 | 6 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $60 | Kick off the Juneteenth festivities with a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner + dessert prepared by local chef Kenyatta Ashford, and the second annual Black Arts Awards and Dance.
Sunday, June 4
  • Ice Cream Social | Sunday, June 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $10 | Scoop up a good time at the Chattanooga Market + try samples from creameries around town — proceeds will benefit Girls Inc. of Chattanooga.
Saturday, July 22
  • Sweetgrass Festival | Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC | Free | The Sweetgrass Festival in Mount Pleasant, SC is designed to promote and bring attention to the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions + their sweetgrass basket art.*
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Finance

Tip or Mistake? 5 ways to withdraw investments
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SmartAsset’s no-cost tool makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. | Photo by Dean Mitchell
Whether you’re almost ready to retire or just (wisely) planning ahead, there are five tips that can help optimize savings when withdrawing your investments.

Test your knowledge:
  1. Don’t dive straight into your 401(k) or IRA — you could cost yourself years’ worth of income in retirement savings. Tip or Mistake?
  2. Don’t automatically claim Social Security benefits at age 62. Tip or Mistake?
  3. Do start auto-withdrawing money from your 401(k) when you turn 59-and-a-half. Tip or Mistake?*
Find out the real pro tips (vs. the pitfalls)
News Notes
Development
  • Good news, commuters. The interchange reconstruction project on I-24 at South Broad + Market streets has an anticipated completion date of Thursday, Aug. 31. Construction crews are currently completing the final phase of the $32 million project. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Arts
  • Barking Legs Theater is accepting artist applications for its INCUBATOR Residency program. Artists must apply by Friday, June 16 — the selected residents will be announced on Friday, June 30. See the requirements + apply.
Cause
  • A ribbon-cutting for The McNabb Center’s Hamilton County Therapeutic Preschool Playground will take place today, June 2 at 11 a.m. The playgound, located at 6055 Shallowford Rd., is an addition that aims to enrich the experience of children in the Therapeutic Preschool program.
Community
  • The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is now offering all military + veteran memberships at a discounted rate of $25. The special membership rates will be valid through April 30, 2024 + includes individual, dual, and family memberships. Purchase your membership.
Sports
  • The 14th annual National Park Night with the Chattanooga Lookouts will be on Wednesday, June 14. Bring the kiddos to meet national park rangers + enjoy a Flag Day activity before the game. Bonus: Folks can purchase discounted tickets in advance for $5, while supplies last.
ICYMI
  • In case you missed it, nonstop flights to Miami will return to the Chattanooga Airport on Saturday, June 3. The American Airlines flight will depart weekly from Chattanooga at 7 a.m. on Saturdays + will offer return services on Saturday evenings, arriving at 10 p.m.
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Home
  • Want to save money? Change your air filter. Changing your air filter every 90 days can save you up to 15% on energy costs. Bonus: Your HVAC system will also last longer (and your lungs will breathe easier, too). Find out why.*
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Shop
  • Tomorrow is National Trails Day, and you can celebrate by supporting Burlaep, a Chattanooga mission-based outdoor apparel company and print + craft coffee shop that works to help protect public lands. Check out this reusable Get Outside Tote, perfect for your next outdoor adventure.
 
Eat and Drink

🍩 Donut mind if we do

Celebrate National Donut Day in Chattanooga
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We love donuts in all their unique shapes, sizes, and flavors. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Today is National Donut Day, and we’re sharing some sweet spots around town to get your fingers sticky.

Julie Darling Donuts, 121 Frazier Ave. | This shop has been serving freshly-made donuts each morning since 2009 — you have to try the Granny’s Apple Pie filled donut.

Duck Donuts, 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. | Stop in for a “made-to-order” donut. Bonus: to celebrate the day, guests will receive a free cinnamon sugar donut with their in-store purchase.

Tasty Donuts, 1414 Jenkins Rd. | Start your day with a fresh donut the way you like it, or a few — this shop offers a daily deal of “buy 10, get two free.”

Tastee King Donuts, 4627 TN-58 | This spot offers the sweet treat with different fun decorations to keep the smiles going.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett
From the editor
Hey readers, remember when I teased a new mural coming to Chalk Alley in Northshore? Well we can chalk it up as good luck that I stumbled on an update for y’all — the finished mural, located at 181 River St., will have a viewing party on Friday, June 16 at 4 p.m.
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