06.15.2023

Today’s Forecast

86º | Partly cloudy | 21% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:25 a.m. | Sunset 8:56 p.m.

☀️ Cool treats to beat the heat

Cool treats to beat the heat in Chattanooga

A decadent milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, strawberry drizzle, and a slice of cheesecake sits on a counter. The rim of the glass is coated with crumbled cereal pieces, and red syrup drips down the side. In the background, a blurred menu is propped up against a wood-paneled wall.

Party like it’s your birthday with the Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich from The Polar Peddler. | Photo by @thepolarpeddler

A quick glance at Chattanooga’s weather forecast makes one thing abundantly clear — we’ve got a lot of hot and humid days ahead of us.

Don’t get us wrong, we love sunny days in the Scenic City, but finding out ways to balance out the heat with ways to cool down is essential. One way to do so? With a cool treat, of course.

Check out some of our favorite local spots that offer cool treats, along with a few suggestions from our Instagram followers.

🍦 Ice cream

If you see The Polar Peddler around town, you’ll want to stop for a gourmet ice cream sandwich. The mobile bike offers several flavors like birthday cake, orange creamsicle, and lemon shortcake (just to name a few). Make sure to follow the bike’s Instagram page for where it will be popping up + information on booking for private events.

❄️ Popsicles

Look for the rainbow umbrella to find Chattanooga’s King of Pops at various locations. This pop-up cart has all kinds of delicious popsicles with vegan offerings + even some “King of Pups” options for your furry friend.

NOOGAtoday | Milk & Honey — Milk & Honey serves up gelato the traditional way, with many flavors to be enjoyed at once.
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Photo by @milkandhoneychattanooga

🍧 Italian ice + gelato

While you’re walking through Northshore or downtown, pop into Milk & Honey for a scoop (or three) of the delicious gelato. Try the classic “Milk & Honey” flavor or be more adventurous with the avocado or pineapple habanero flavors (which are incredibly tasty, btw.)

🍹 Frozen drinks

Want an even cooler version of your beloved cocktail? Unknown Caller Bar offers “slushee” versions of cocktails like a piña colada. Bonus: Get more bang for your buck with the “Yard of Slushee” which is two regular servings in a novelty palm tree cup.

5 more cool treats

Events

Today, June 15

Vision + Verse | Thursday, June 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Explore works by African American artists through different performances + audience discussion.
Kind Hearted Strangers | Thursday, June 15 | 8-11 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | Enjoy a band known for “genre-bending guitar and bass improvisations + harmony-driven acoustic roots.”

Friday, June 16

Artist Talk & Museum Tour with Kris Bespalec | Friday, June 16 | 6 p.m. | Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St., Chattanooga | Donation | Join Kris Bespalec, the museum’s first artist-in-residence, for a talk about her art and inspirations.
Nightfall | Friday, June 16 | 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 Three Star Revival + Funk You.

Saturday, June 17

Hello, St. Elmo | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Elmo Business District, 3800 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for the annual St. Elmo Corgi Parade + enjoy live music and a maker’s market.
Ice Cream Safari | Saturday, June 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$16 | Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream while you explore the zoo.

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🪟 Need new windows or doors? Don’t miss this 28th anniversary sale

Girl opens sliding door and looks out onto open air deck.

Renewal by Andersen was named #1 in customer satisfaction among window and patio door manufacturer brands. | Photo provided by Renewal by Andersen

Replacing doors + windows can be both costly and time-consuming. But, man, can it make a big difference in a home.

If you’ve been looking to upgrade or revamp your living space, June is the month to check it off the to-do list. Renewal by Andersen is celebrating 28 years in the business with a big sale — 25% off windows and doors.

Need some inspo? We love browsing these customer photos for ideas.

Bonus: Noogans can completely upgrade and take advantage of available payment options. But the deal expires on June 30 — and the clock is ticking.*

Browse windows or book a consult

News Notes

Opening

Cempa Community Care will add to its health care offerings by opening up a dental clinic, located at 1042 E. 3rd St. The clinic will offer routine teeth cleanings, X-rays + other services for pediatric and adult patients, with plans to open on Monday, June 26.

Cause

Preserve Chattanooga has applied for the CSAS Wyatt Hall Building to be classified as a “Local Historic Landmark.” A public meeting will be held today, June 15 at 1 p.m. in the Development Resource Center (1250 Market St.) conference room 1-A to discuss the proposal of significance.

Community

CHATECH will host a free “How to Improve Diversity in the Workplace” panel discussion at Common House (1517 Mitchell Ave.) on Wednesday, June 21. From 5:30-7 p.m., attendees will hear from local employers as they discuss best practices for diversity + inclusion. Register online.

Outdoors

US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently designated local Enterprise South Nature Park (190 Still Hollow Loop Rd.) as part of the country’s National Trails System. The park features a 70-mile trail network for walking, cycling + other recreational activities.

Sports

Two Chattanooga Red Wolves players have been called up to play for their respective teams in the Concacaf Gold Cup. Defender Nicolas Cardona will play for Puerto Rico + goalkeeper Ricardo Jérez will join Guatemala. The tournament will run from Friday, June 16-Sunday, July 16.

Biz

The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel’s Red Bank location (1100 Dayton Blvd.) has reopened after undergoing renovations. The facility fully upgraded its exterior and interior areas, including more spacious dog suites with pet-safe flooring + an expansive outdoor play area.

Job

Looking for a career in tech? (... as in working for a company that strives to provide cutting-edge energy and connectivity technology to the NOOGA community.) EPB is hiring a Lineman, Senior Accountant, Systems Engineer, and more. See open positions + apply.*

Featured Deal

Need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea? Treat dad to the ultimate smart home upgrade by converting his manual window shades into motorized SmartShades. Easy-to-install, energy savings, and smart sophistication all in one package. RYSE is offering 10% off the entire store. Snag the deal here.*

Finance

A Banksy painting that gave everyday investors 32% returns? Yep, you read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine art investing platform Masterworks. Masterworks investors have benefitted from sales with returns of 13.9%, 35.0%, and 27.3%. Skip the waitlist and join.*

Travel

It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

Outdoors

🛶 Get ready to paddle it out

Participate in the Rail to River paddle event

Inflatable kayaks + stand up paddleboards will be available to rent for the event. | Photo provided by Outshine Adventures

Join the Hiwassee River Blueway for its annual fundraising event “Rail to River” on Saturday, June 24, along with a weekend full of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

The fundraiser will be a multimodal experience with funds raised to support Hiwassee River Blueway’s mission of “preservation, conservation, economic development + responsible tourism” for the areas that touch the Hiwassee River.

The Blueway is partnering with several organizations, including Chattanooga’s own Outshine Adventures, to offer attendees a scenic train ride on the Hiwassee Rail to the put-in + a five-mile paddle on the Hiwassee River (from Reliance to Delano).

In addition to the main paddling event, the weekend will be full of live music, food + outdoor adventures like fly fishing lessons, camping, snorkeling, and so much more.

Check out the full weekend itinerary + grab your tickets.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

In case you missed it, a new farmers + art market is coming to Coolidge Park. Vendor applications for the kick-off event on Oct. 1 are now open via email. Note: the price for a booth space at this event is $50 + 10% of sales.

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