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🦙 Alpaca my bags

Try this: Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm & Boutique
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Finding pleasure in life is simple when you live close to an alpaca farm. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Did you know that ~15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, you can go and see alpacas on a small farm? Editor Haley here. I recently spent an afternoon at Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm & Boutique, and it was as wholesome as it sounds.

Located at 550 Old Birmingham Hwy. in nearby Wildwood, GA, sits this quaint family-run spot. Owners Max and Meagan Lewis opened the farm in 2022, naming it after their daughter, and if you haven’t visited yet, I have a feeling you might put it on your to-do list after this.

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The farm offers several outdoor seating options to enjoy during your visit.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

The farm is open Friday-Sunday and is home to seven alpacas that you can have the opportunity of petting and feeding — Bonus: It’s free. Folks can inquire through the shop + will be supplied with a bag of feed for its furry friends.

Not only has this destination become a fun way to spend a weekend, but it also supports local. While there, I grabbed a coffee that used beans from Mean Mug Coffee Roasters + the boutique offers various local goods and produce for purchase.

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The alpacas are friendly and love to eat from your hands.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

The spot will also host pop-up music performances or have the Frios Gourmet Pops truck on its site to help cool visitors down.

Note: Select flavors of the sweet treats can now be found inside the boutique at all times — I tried the strawberry mango during my visit + it was a great way to beat the heat.

Cuteness overload yet? If you make your way out there, send us your best selfie with one of the alpacas + keep up with what’s happening each weekend through the farm’s Instagram page.
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Events

Today, July 24
  • Crocheting 101: Granny Squares | Monday, July 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $30 | Learn how to make one of the most iconic crochet patterns in this class — all supplies included.
  • Ann Wilson | Monday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $55-$86 | Enjoy a night of music played by a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and the voice behind “Barracuda.”
Tuesday, July 25
  • Community Yoga | Tuesday, July 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Greenway Farms, 3008 Hamill Rd., Hixson | $10 | Join fellow community members for a beginner-friendly outdoor yoga class — bring your own mat.
  • Naturalist Field Trip: All About Moths | Tuesday, July 25 | 9:30-10:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Celebrate National Moth Week by learning how to identify common moths, how to attract them, and fun facts about the nocturnal insects.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Cake Decorating 101 | Wednesday, July 26 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn how to create textures and piping techniques including borders + rosettes on a pre-made cake that you’ll take home.
  • Tunes on the Track | Wednesday, July 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Imagination Station Park, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah | Free+ | Bring a blanket or camping chair to enjoy live music from locals + get treats from the Kona Ice truck and the Freaky Funnels food truck.
Thursday, July 27
  • “The Fantasticks” | Thursday, July 27 | 8-11 p.m. | The West Village, 801 Pine St., Chattanooga | $30-$450 | See the “longest-running musical in the world” about neighbors falling in love at the hands of their meddling fathers.
Events calendar here
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Community

Get to know Nooga (better) with Chattanooga Tourism Co.'s CHA Spotlights
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CHA Spotlights feature local landmarks + people, including artist Alex Paul Loza and his “Dreaming Forward/Soñando” mural. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Get up close and personal — with Chattanooga, that is. Chattanooga Tourism Co.'s CHA Spotlights give Noogans the chance to dive into the city’s rich culture, heritage, and arts scene through a video series featuring Chattanooga’s places to see + people to know. Some of our fav recent videos include:
Check out the full CHA Spotlight video playlist below — and make recommendations for where to go or who to feature next.
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News Notes
Development
  • Hamilton County’s state legislative delegation unanimously approved a proposal to rebuild the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. Notably, the rebuild would be on the state-owned facility’s existing property “with a much smaller footprint of 13 acres.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Edu
  • ChattState recently gained approval for a $20 million expansion project in Rhea County. The project will allow for a new campus to be built that will house its academic programs + its Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Dayton. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Health
  • The Hamilton County Health Department will offer back-to-school immunizations + vaccine records for all local school-age children. Services will be available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 3rd Street and Birchwood departments. See the full list of vaccinations required.
Biz
  • Arcade Beauty, a 121-year-old Chattanooga-based company formerly known as Arcade Marketing, has plans to shut down its plant on Amnicola Highway by April 2024. The company will keep research + office jobs in Chattanooga and plans to shift its production workforce to New Jersey. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Cause
  • The Salvation Army of Chattanooga will team up with the Chattanooga Red Wolves as a nonprofit partner for the next home match on Saturday, July 29. Tickets can be purchased for a discounted price + a portion of the revenue will be donated to the organization. Get your tickets.
Kids
  • The Chattanooga Public Library has partnered with the Chattanooga Zoo to offer its Adventure Days, where library card holders ages 18 and younger will be given free admission to the zoo. The library staff will be on-site to offer hands-on learning activities for the kiddos. See event dates.
Plan Ahead
  • The inaugural Rock the Ridge festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 in nearby Walden’s Ridge. The festival will celebrate “the ecological wonders of Walden’s Ridge” + will feature musicians, food trucks, beverage crafters, native plant vendors, environmental organizations, and more.
 
Culture

🍹 Choose your fighter

Would you rather: Chattanooga beverage scene edition
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Play a game of “Would You Rather” with us, drink edition. | Photo provided by @unknowncallerbar
Chattanooga has such an incredible drink scene that we thought it would be fun to bring back the classic slumber party game of “Would You Rather” — get to choosing.

Disclaimer: NOOGAtoday is not responsible for any heated debates that may result from this game.

Would you rather...
  • Get a drip coffee from Velo Coffee Roasters or Mean Mug Coffeehouse?
  • Always have a spot at the bar at Unknown Caller or No Hard Feelings?
  • Enjoy a drink outside at The Rosecomb or The Boneyard?
  • Get happy hour drink deals at Hello Monty or Parkway Pourhouse?
  • Have a first date at Oddstory Brewing Co. or Matilda Midnight?
  • Get a juice at Southern Squeeze or The Local Juicery?
  • Drink only a regular tea from Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary for a year or only a tea latte for a year?
The choice is yours
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett
From the editor
Am I the only one who can’t believe July is already almost over? With August around the corner, it’s time to start planning accordingly for all of the fun local events that are happening. Hosting an event next month or know of any you want to go to? Let us know for it to be featured in a future newsletter.
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