Calling all adventurers and puzzle-solvers, you might want to give Geocaching a try. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Hey, Nooga. Are you up for a little adventure? There are hundreds of hidden treasures scattered throughout our region just waiting to be discovered. Want to find them? Here’s how.
Welcome to Geocaching, a GPS coordinate-based game where users hunt for treasures (called “caches”) that are hidden in public places all across the globe. Caches come in all different shapes and sizes + levels of difficulty to find — but are typically hidden in plain sight.
When we say hidden treasure, don’t expect to find gold in the caches. Often the contents are logs to note your find + tradeable knick-knacks, but you may find the occasional cash prize. Pro tip: Bring a pen to sign the log or a small item to trade (think: stickers, key chains, etc.) to keep the fun going.
Step 4 | Navigate + follow the clues to its location
Step 5 | Log your cache once you’ve found it
Note: This is a community-led game, so once you’ve found the cache make sure to put it back where you found it for the next adventurer to find.
Here’s a hint for one of the local cache locations.
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Photo by NOOGAtoday
📍 Start here
Ready to hunt? We’ve picked out some local beginner-friendly caches for you to find (with some helpful clues).
Tantalus | N 35° 02.069 W 085° 16.824 | This cache is located at a small park, look for a small container covered in black duct tape.
Cache Coverage You Can Count On | N 35° 04.420 W 085° 19.254 | Drive up the hill past our friends at Local 3, you’ll want to think outside of the box for this one.
Bonus: We left some NOOGAtoday stickers in these spots, so if you find the caches make sure to share your victories with us via email or over on Instagram. Happy hunting, folks.
Events
Today, June 23
Used Book Sale | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Venue 701, 701 Mississippi Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy a weekend of shopping, fun, and community with all proceeds benefiting the Chattanooga Public Library Foundation + system.
Chattanooga Film Festival | Friday, June 23-Thursday, June 29 | Times vary | Locations vary | $10-$275 | See film screenings, attend events, meet directors + cast members, and more at the annual film festival.
Nightfall | Friday, June 23 | 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 Red Pawn + Ping Rose.
Saturday, June 24
Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, June 24 | 12-6 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | $5-$50 | This festival will have 20+ food trucks, local craft beers, an artisan market, live music from a DJ, and more.
Summer Breakin’ | Saturday, June 24 | 5-10 p.m. | Miller Park, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with break dancing, an old-school DJ, and food vendors + a showing of “Breakin’ 2.”
Sunday, June 25
Sunday Funday | Sunday, June 25 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop farm fresh produce + arts and crafts while listening live music.
The Hamilton County Commission has unanimously voted to approve Mayor Weston Wamp’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The new budget will go into effect Saturday, July 1. Read our breakdown. (Local 3)
Community
The Ridgedale Community Association will accept candidates for next year’s election of officers now through Sunday, July 16. Those interested in applying can send an email with their name, address, how long they’ve been a resident, and their intent to serve.
Development
The first units of the proposed 144-unit townhome complex near CHI Memorial Stadium are now for sale. The residential + commercial development, headed by the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer club, spans more than 110 acres across East Ridge. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Transit
TDOT will host three community meetings in the East Ridge area to provide information about the I-75/I-24 Phase II Project + the replacement of the Moore and McBrien Road bridges. The meetings will take place in various locations on June 26, June 27 + June 29 at 6 p.m. (Chattanoogan.com)
Outdoors
Highland Park and the Ridgedale community will team up to host its Porch Hop + Block Party on Saturday, June 24 from 1-11 p.m. The day will be filled with food, games, live music, and more across the two free and open-to-the-public events. (The Pulse)
Shop
Waterways will host its Bonnaroo Cleanup Yard Sale today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Gear Closet (1510 Riverside Dr.). Stop by to check out festival gear, tents, rugs + more from the 53-ft trailer.
Plan Ahead
Start your engines. Tickets for the fourth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival are now on sale and registration for all events is open. The festival held on Oct.13-15 will feature events like the Pace Grand Prix at The Bend circuit. Get tickets or register as an entrant.
Retail
Get wardrobe help + styling tips from local stylist Alex Sachel and enjoy a free photo booth with POMKT this Sunday, June 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Madewell’s party in Warehouse Row. Bonus: Sips will also be available from TipTop Cocktails.*
Home
Want to save money? Making your home more energy efficient is an easy way to reduce your monthly bills. See EPB’s ten tips to save energy (and money) this summer.*
Real Estate
We’re swooning over these move-in ready Black Creek Chattanooga homes. But if mountaintop construction is on your dream list, the master planned community offers homesites for both custom + semi-custom homes — just 10 minutes from downtown. Interested in making Black Creek Chattanooga your home? Stop by or schedule a tour.*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Wellness
“How many cups of coffee do you have daily?” If your answer is, “The limit does not exist” — and you need a little boost to keep you going through the workday — take this three-minute quiz to see which natural adaptogen supplement you should try (for 15% off with code 6amcity).*
Events
🥊 Let’s get ready to rumble
Who will win the 2023 Chattanooga Bartender Brawl?
See some of Chattanooga’s best bars duke it out for this year’s title. | Photo by @callioperestaurant
The Chattanooga Bartender Brawl will return on Thursday, June 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall. This event, hosted by the folks at The Bitter Alibi, allows for 12 local bars to compete to create the best cocktail.
The rules are simple, bartenders will create one cocktail made from their spirit of choice from local + regional distilleries (Chattanooga Whiskey, Gate 11, or Old Dominick).
Who determines which bar crafted the best cocktail? That’s up to you. A ticket to the showdown allows attendees to try six cocktails (with additional individual drink tickets for sale at the event) + the ability the vote for their favorite. The cocktail with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award and a Judge’s Choice Award will also be selected.
The Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival just popped up on my radar. This is the first year Food Truck Festivals of America will bring its event to the Scenic City. Want to plan your picks ahead of time? The full list of food, drink, and artisan vendors is available on the website.
Pro tip: Purchase your GA ticket ahead of time for $5, tickets will increase to $10 at the door.
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