07.03.2023

Today’s Forecast

89º | Scattered thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:30 a.m. | Sunset 8:59 p.m.

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Meet the editors behind NOOGAtoday

Meet Editors Haley (left) + Kristen (right). | Photo by @meltedpopsiclemedia

Hey there, Editors Kristen Templeton + Haley Bartlett here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of highlighting hyperlocal news with ~83,000 readers in Chattanooga daily — both through our newsletter + social media.

Kristen has been with the NOOGAtoday team for a year and a half + Haley joined the team at the end of February. We thought we’d provide a proper introduction and share some of our favorite things about the Scenic City.

🍄 Meet Haley

Q: Describe your perfect day in Chattanooga.

A: Brunch has to come first — you can find me at Kenny’s trying out the specials + sipping on mimosas before heading out to get fresh flowers from a market or creating my own bouquet from Joli Jardin. To finish out my evening, I would grab my favorite book and sit in a beer garden, enjoying a local brew.

Q: Hit us with your favorite piece of local trivia.

A: I used to work at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, so one of my favorite things to share with folks is due to lingering prohibition laws, distillation was still illegal in a majority of Tennessee counties until 2013 when Chattanooga Whiskey’s campaign efforts resulted in the passing of “The Whiskey Bill” making it possible for newer distilleries to open state-wide.

🪴 Meet Kristen

Q: Describe your perfect day in Chattanooga.

A: I would start my day with a coffee and pastry from Niedlov’s before heading to a maker’s or farmers market. Then I would head to Northshore to grab a book from The Book & Cover + wrap up my evening with a cocktail from Rosecomb (preferably the Luz Verde) and sit out in the garden.

Q: What’s something every Chattanoogan should know about?

A: If you know me at all, you know Boccaccia is one of my favorite restaurants in Chattanooga. Every local should know to go there on their birthday. You’ll have one of the tastiest meals of your life for free.

Events

Today, July 3

Collegedale Freedom Festival | Monday, July 3 | 4-10 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free+ | This event will feature live music, food vendors, activities for the kiddos, and a fireworks show that will begin at 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4

Fun on the 4th | Tuesday, July 4 | 2-9:30 p.m. | Miller Park, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Take a ride on a 50-ft gondola Ferris wheel and enjoy carnival-style games, live music, vintage cars, food trucks, and a laser light show finale.

Wednesday, July 5

Chattanooga Market at Erlanger | Wednesday, July 5 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Medical Mall, 979 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get your Chattanooga Market fix with a smaller version of the popular downtown market.
Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, July 5 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery after the run — runners meet at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 6

Game Time | Thursday, July 6 | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | East Ridge Community Center, 1515 Tombras Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Play a variety of board and card games + puzzles for free with other members of the community.
Sensory Night | Thursday, July 6 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This event is a low-stimulus evening for children with sensory sensitivities.

Friday, July 7

Nightfall | Friday, July 7 | 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 John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band + The New Quintet.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Coming Soon

HOME Bar & Grille is set to open in downtown Chattanooga in the fall of this year. The new bar, restaurant, and “hideaway” is headed by local artist Genesis The Greykid + art curator Kreneshia Riellé. More details to come in a future newsletter.

Health

Erlanger Health System has officially transitioned to an independent nonprofit organization. The Tennessee attorney general recently signed the hospital’s request, completing the transition from a government to a private entity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Announced

The Hamilton County Health Department announced it will offer limited services at its Ooltewah and Sequoyah clinics during the month of July. Note: Residents are encouraged to call ahead of time. See the available service schedules.

Traffic

Various streets will be closed today, July 4 beginning at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, July 5 at 3 a.m. for the Fun on the 4th event in Miller Park. During this time, street parking in the area will be prohibited + detours will be posted. (Chattanoogan.com)

Outdoors

The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a free canoe tour on Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. The three-hour tour will be conducted by a ranger who will discuss the Civil War and American Indian history within the area. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 5.

Pets

The McKamey Animal Center will partner with Best Friends Animal Society + Bissell Pet Foundation to waive all pet adoption fees during the month of July. This will be the third summer the shelter has waived fees for the month. Note: MAC will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

Edu

What career-shaping skills can you gain in just one year? Find out at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology’s Open House on Thursday, July 13. Noogans interested in healthcare, industrial, automotive careers, and more can tour ChattState’s TCAT facilities, explore programs, and talk with admissions and financial aid staff.*

Edu

🦖 Dig this

Creative Discovery Museum opens its newest exhibit “UnEarthed”

NOOGAtoday | UnEarthed Creative Discovery Museum

The museum’s newest exhibit is now open to the public. | Photo provided by Creative Discovery Museum

The Creative Discovery Museum has opened the last permanent internal exhibit as part of the Ignite Discovery capital campaign — which has raised $12.5 million for the comprehensive renovation of the museum.

Introducing, “UnEarthed,” a natural science exhibit aimed at “building environmental literary and cultivating respect for the natural world through observation, exploration, and investigation.”

Exhibit highlights

“The Dino Dig” | Uncover buried fossils
Shake and wind table | Build structures + test its strength in strong wind simulations
Augmented reality sandbox | Create mountains and valleys in sand + see how water moves through them
Multi-sensory walk | Journey through the inside of a volcano
Augmented reality arthropod encounter | See how you can virtually hold arthropods
Insect Construction Station | Learn about various insects + build 3D replicas

Looking to dig deeper? Visit the museum to check out the exhibit for yourself.

Bonus: The museum has plans to add an outdoor area to this exhibit (featuring a mud kitchen + additional opportunities for nature play) later this year.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

Although the weather was a bit temperamental this weekend, I was happy I was able to take advantage of the sunshine before it got too hot or stormy. I spent my Saturday at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge. If you haven’t gotten the chance to head out that way, I definitely recommend checking it out for gorgeous views and plenty of spots to swim.

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