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🌱 It’s easy eating green

34+ vegan and vegetarian eats in Chattanooga

Food like this is nobody’s understudy — it’s the star of the show. | Photo provided by @cashewchattanooga

Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Chattanooga, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegan + vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian barbecue to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 20+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in the Scenic City.

🌱 100% vegetarian/vegan eats

Cashew, 149 River St. | This vegan café offers a wide range of options, including three takes on a burger + has an in-house bakery — all of the classics, veganized. Try this: vegan Philly Cheesesteak with BeHive seitan slices, cashew cheese, sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms on a Niedlov’s wheat hoagie.

Sluggo’s, 505 Cherokee Blvd. | Get your southern-comfort fix at Chattanooga’s first vegan restaurant. Bonus: Treat yourself to a Sunday brunch.

Southern Squeeze, 1301 Dorchester Rd. | With smoothie bowls, hand-crafted juices + food freshly made with local produce, this spot offers it all, including a rotating specials menu each month. Pro tip: Try one of the specialty waffles, and sip it down with a Rhinestone Cowboy.

NOOGAtoday | Sleepyhead — Eating vegan doesn’t have to mean missing out on the fun stuff, like these donuts.
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Photo provided by @sleepyheadchatt

☕ Coffee shops

Sleepyhead Coffee, 735 Broad St. | Grab a cup of coffee + a vegan housemade pastry to get your day going — always be on the lookout for a new donut and latte flavor.

Oaks Coffee House, 2916 Silverdale Rd. | This coffee house offers several vegan options, with dishes like the breakfast plate and a patty melt where vegan sausage can be requested.

🍰 Delicious baked goods

Flora Vegan Bakery, Online | Order specialty-made desserts like cakes, cookies, donuts, and bread. Bonus: You can find them at The Daily Ration + Be Caffeinated’s Northshore location.

Poppytons Patisserie, Locations vary | Get your sweet fix with the food truck’s vegan line of “fresh, seasonal, and sensational” pastries. Try this: strawberries n’ cream poppytart (a vegan take on the classic Pop-Tarts).

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Events

Today, 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 + 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.
Creative Embroidery with Audrey Batts | Wednesday, July 5 | 1-4 p.m. | Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, GA | $60 | Learn the basics of hand embroidery + create your own embroidery hoop art — for 10-14 year-olds.

Thursday, July 6

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

“A Fine Line” | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | In-Town Gallery, 26 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy the opening reception to this new exhibit with paintings that are “playful, thoughtful, provocative + often hilarious.”
S’mores and Storytelling | Friday, July 7 | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $7-$10 | Enjoy a night around the campfire with s’mores and storytelling among friends.

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Drink

🍹 Give it up for this (zero-proof) marg

Add a splash of mango or passion fruit juice to your margarita for an added tropical punch. | Photo via Ritual Zero Proof

Your new favorite summer cocktail? An alcohol-free marg made with Ritual Zero Proof tequila. The best part? It’s hangover-free.

Virgin all day margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz. Ritual Tequila Alternative
1 oz. orange juice
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
Lime slice

Directions:

Shake all ingredients (except lime slice) in a shaker with ice. Pour into a cocktail glass with ice and garnish with a lime slice.

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News Notes

Today Is

Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 247 years, since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to Miller Park for “Fun on the 4th” all day long.

Edu

The UT Board of Trustees recently approved UTC’s 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The new budget will see a 3% tuition increase + a minimum wage increase for its regular staff positions. The university continues to have the lowest tuition and fee rates in the UT system. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)

Health

CHI Memorial will offer mobile lung cancer screenings on Thursday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the TVFCU Southside Branch parking lot (125 W. 20th St.). Schedule an appointment in advance to ensure being seen by calling 423-495-5864. Read the criteria.

Community

The Chattanooga Community Development Department will host its Westside Back to the Community event on Saturday, July 29 at the Westside Community Center located at 1201 Poplar St. Folks can enjoy free food, meet the staff, and learn more about its programming.

Theater

The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will hold auditions for its production of “Peter Pan” on Monday, July 10-Tuesday, July 11. All auditions will be by appointment based on age. Those under the age of 18 will go on at 4:30 p.m. + the adults’ session will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Home

If your HVAC unit is 15+ years old, it’s probably due for an upgrade. The good news is technology has come a long way in the past decade — meaning a new HVAC keeps your home more energy efficient (and cool in summer). See these five signs it might be time to shop for a new HVAC.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett

From the editor

It looks like the Fourth of July, makes me want a hot dog real bad. If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I love any type of fireworks paired with some classic grilled foods. So, you can find me this afternoon at Shady’s Corner taking down some smash burgers and hot dogs before heading to Miller Park for an eco-friendly laser show.

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