06.16.2023

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88º | Partly cloudy | 16% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:26 a.m. | Sunset 8:57 p.m.

Resolution for resident-led support for Ukrainian city

Chattanooga resident-led support for Ukrainian city

The City Council will determine if the proposed resolution made by Trostyanets Mayor Yuri Bova + Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly confirms economic, scientific, technical, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation. | Photo provided by the City of Chattanooga

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly recently announced the establishment of a working group that hopes to inspire resident-led support to help a war-torn Ukrainian town.

Trostyanets Mayor Yuri Bova + Mayor Kelly met at the 2023 Cities Summit of the Americas where five Ukrainian mayors came to discuss support efforts. Trostyanets is a small town only ~20 miles from the Russian border, and at one point it was taken over and occupied by Russian armies for 31 days.

Mayor Bova said in the agreement that prior to the war, the city was a cultural and tourist center, showing “constant positive dynamics in its development.” Leaders will strive to restore the city to what it once was with the help of this cooperative agreement with Chattanooga. Here is a quick look at the proposed agreement:

NOOGAtoday | Ukrainian agreement — The City of Chattanooga met with US Agency for International Development representatives to discuss the agreement + provisions.
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Photo provided by the City of Chattanooga

Cooperation spheres

Main spheres | Mutual cooperation in urban development, support economic initiatives + establish direct links in business entities.
Economic sphere | Exchange of information and support on economic management issues, ensure favorable conditions for mutual investments + promote efforts for the development of tourism.
Management sphere | Both parties support the exchange of information pertaining to urban development and planning, healthcare development + environmental protection.
Cultural and educational sphere | Work to strengthen culture + assist in organizing art and scientific events.

Important things to note

Chattanooga City Council is expected to vote on the resolution on Tuesday, June 27. If passed, the agreement will not use any allocations of city funds + tax dollars.

The resolution goes along with agreements already in place with the city’s international Sister Cities partnerships — that works to build global relationships built on “cultural, educational, institutional + commercial exchanges.”

The group will be fully resident-led with the goal to help Mayor Kelly determine the best course of establishing help and provisions for Trostyanets. For those that want to help, sign up online.

Events

Today, 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.

Saturday, June 17

Creekside Flower Farm U-Pick | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Creekside Flower Farm, 5549 N. Marble Top Rd., Chickamauga | $10-$25 | Pick a jar full of seasonal blooms — all materials provided.
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 | Spend an evening exploring the zoo with all-you-can-eat ice cream treats.
Reggaeton Rave | Saturday, June 17 | 9 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Have a raving time jamming to Reggaeton-style music.

Sunday, June 18

Father’s Day Blues and Brews | Sunday, June 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring the father figure in your life to the market for blues music, brews, and plenty of vendors to shop from.
Creating in Nature’s Studio | Sunday, June 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $0-$25 | Collect plants + make natural dyes to create work inspired from the Hunter Museum’s exhibit “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting.”

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Experience “In Nature’s Studio” at the Hunter Museum of American Art

Try This: Experience “In Nature’s Studio” at the Hunter Museum of American Art

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Spend an afternoon experiencing the wonders of the countryside in the comfort of a gallery. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

With Chattanooga’s mountains, outdoor space + incredible views, we don’t call it the Scenic City for nothing — but sometimes the heat can get to you. What if we told you that you can beat the heat and see scenic landscapes indoors?

City Editor Haley here. I recently spent an afternoon exploring the wonders of painted landscapes in the Hunter Museum of American Art’s new exhibition, “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting.” Step out of the sun and into the exhibit as I show you the highlights and share how you can Try This.

What we tried:

We toured the museum’s newest exhibit, which features 65+ American landscapes as seen through the eyes of various artistic movements — from 19th century realism to 20th century modernism. (Pro tip: Members get in for free).

While the exhibits are always beautifully curated, this one felt like home to us as it was reminiscent of our own scenic landscapes here in Chattanooga.

Keep reading as I share my favorites and give you the 411 on their summer programs.*

What not to miss

News Notes

Civic

The city’s landfill, Wood Recycle Center, Refuse and Recycle Collection Centers, + Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Monday will operate as normal.

Community

Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise will offer in-person homebuyer education courses in June, July, and August. The courses will offer a homebuyer certificate that’s good for one calendar year from the date of issue. Learn more + register online.

Tech

The national ACP Week of Action has kicked off now through Thursday, June 22. Locally, The Enterprise Center + its Tech Goes Home Program are hoping to spread the word and connect qualifying residents to low or no-cost internet options, affordable devices, and skills training. Learn more.

Open

Slobberbones Pet Bakery & Bath is now open at 1414 Jenkins Rd. The shop will offer a “premium selection” of pet products, unique treats + bathing services.

Biz

Chatt Taste has been nominated by USA Today for the “Best Food Tour” category of its 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Folks can vote for Chatt Taste online once per day now through Monday, July 3 until 12 p.m.

Arts

ArtsBuild is seeking nominations for the Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award. The award recognizes two individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga + are “actively engaged in the cultural life of the community.” Submit your nominations.

Edu

Is the cost of college holding you back from pursuing a new career? New requirements for the TN Reconnect Grant — which provides free tuition at ChattState for qualified Tennessee adults — make the funds even easier to access. See the new requirements.*

Wellness

Looking to boost focus? Try NativePath’s Antarctic Krill Oil — a powerful blend of Omega-3s and antioxidants that can support energy levels and overall wellness. Learn more.*

Seasonal

☀️ Hey, soulsticer

2023 summer solstice in Chattanooga

The summer solstice marks the beginning of the summer season. | Photo by @go_burgdorff

Summer solstice, the day when the Northern hemisphere is at its maximum tilt towards the sun, resulting typically in the longest day + shortest night of the year, is on Wednesday, June 21.

Note: The solstice will be in Chattanooga at 10:57 a.m. Here are ways to celebrate the first official day of summer around town:

Summer Solstice Science Seminar | Wednesday, June 21 | 9-11 a.m. | Clarence T. Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave. | Free | Learn the science of the solstice + dark skies and view the sun through a solar telescope.

Summer Solstice | Wednesday, June 21 |11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Almanac Supply Co., 22 Frazier Ave. | Free+ | Partake in a sip and shop style event + a Summer Zine release.

A Summer Solstice Event | Wednesday, June 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Eros Hat Co., 45 E. Main St. | Free+ | Enjoy a market of local businesses and artists + mocktail and cocktail offerings.

Here comes the sun with more events

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett

From the editor

The Highland Park Porchfest has announced its first-round lineup featuring local musicians like In the Company of Wolves + Aurachild. The festival, on Saturday, Oct. 14, will be a day where “porches become stages, yards become seats.” Stay tuned for more artists + get involved.

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