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Say hello to August

Plan Ahead: 10 things to do in August
NOOGAtoday | August events
Close out the summer with these August events. | Photo by @mckameycenter
It’s time to get out your planners and save these dates for upcoming local events as we dive into the month of August.

127 Yard Sale | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | Shop at the world’s longest yard sale that goes through several places in Signal Mountain + new to this year, Vinterest Southside will join as a vendor.

Wellness Fest | Friday, Aug. 4 | 3-6:30 p.m. | The Green Bean Coffee Co., 806 E. 12th St. | Free+, RSVP | Spend an evening dedicated to self-care, health, and overall well-being with local vendors, workshops, and more.

Children’s Book Reading + Signing | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Barnes and Noble, 2100 Hamilton Pl. Blvd. | Free+ | Meet local author Shanlee Johnson at a special reading of her book “Toco Can Can” about the adventures of a baby toucan + get a copy signed afterward.

Jerry Fest | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 3 p.m.-12 a.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St. | $25-$30 | Celebrate the life, spirit, and music of Jerry Garcia with a local music + beer festival featuring six local and regional acts.

“Dear Hip Hop” | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | Free, RSVP | Honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a game of trivia about the musical genre + panel discussions with local creatives.

Doggy Pool Pawty | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carver Recreation Center, 600 N. Orchard Knob Ave. | $20 | Take your pups out for a day full of swimming with the McKamey Animal Center — bring your own towel and chair.

10 Year Celebration | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 12-4 p.m. | Main Line Tattoo Parlor, 317 E. Main St. | Free+ | Celebrate Main Line’s 10th anniversary with an art show, craft vendors, games + a farmers market — the first 50 attendees will receive swag bags.
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Events

Today, Aug. 1
  • Watercolor Sketching in Nature | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | $35 | Join local artist Jaime Barks to learn how to paint with watercolors.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Try Climbing at Walnut Wall | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Try out vertical rock climbing with Outdoor Chattanooga on the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park.
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Drumming Bird & Andrew Montana | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St., Chattanooga | $12-$18 | Listen to music crafted between the ideas of “the youthful noise of indie rock and the poignant working-class introspection of Americana.”
  • Make Your Own Nature Crown | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $45 | Learn how to make your own upcycled nature crown made from organic + thrifted materials.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Back to School Bash | Friday, Aug. 4 | 1-4 p.m. | Salvation Army Community Center, 2140 E. 28th St., Chattanooga | Free | Kiddos will receive backpacks with school supplies + free haircuts while participating in fun activities.
  • “Creating Waves With Wax” | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | In-Town Gallery, 26 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga | Free | See the encaustic paintings created by Margaret Park who will lead a demonstration on the medium.
  • Introduction to Orange Wines | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-7:15 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Taste a selection of orange wines from around the world and explore the interesting flavors.
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • Pirates, Parrots & Princesses | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $6-$12 | Join Magic Lamp Entertainment for Pirates, Parrots, + Princesses — Dress in your finest themed attire, embark on a treasure hunt, and get up close with parrots and “dragons,” princesses, and more.*
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News Notes
Transit
  • The newly constructed frontage road (think: extended ramp to the I-24 exit on Market Street) has opened as the final piece of the I-24 South Broad Street improvement project. According to TDOT, the project is “91.66% complete + on budget.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
  • The East Ridge City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to clean up overgrown + debris-cluttered properties citywide. Learn more about the city’s beautification efforts. (NewsChannel 9)
Open
  • Signal Mountain’s newest restaurant Civil Provisions & Bar (720 Mississippi Ave.) has officially opened its doors on a reservation-only basis for the time being. You can book a table for Wednesday-Saturday evenings beginning at 4 p.m. Check out what we tried.
Traffic
  • The W Road will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for general maintenance. Drivers should utilize Roberts Mill Road, Signal Mountain Boulevard, or Taft Highway to leave or access the mountain.
UTC
  • UTC is among seven US universities to receive renewed funding for cybersecurity workforce development projects from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The universities will receive more than $24 million over the course of the next four years. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Biz
  • After nearly three years as a member of the Chattanooga INCubator, Cocoa Asante has moved locations into its new home at 4300 N. Access Rd. in Hixson. The new space will allow the company “to continue growing and evolving as a one-of-a-kind chocolate company.”
Learn
  • The Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nation Military Park invites the public to participate in a special ranger-led program examining Cherokee iconography on Saturday, Aug. 12. Folks will meet at 11 a.m. at the Passage Site (next to the Tennessee Aquarium + river).
ICYMI
  • In case you missed it, Splash Youth Arts Workshop will host its Summer Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Miller Park downtown. This event is free for all to attend + will feature live music, food, arts and crafts, and artist showcases.
Edu
  • How would you like $100? There’s just a few days left to be entered to win one of 20 $100 gift cards — open to anyone who applies to ChattState for Fall 2023 before Friday, Aug. 4. Apply before Friday for a chance to win. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 14.*
 
State

Reading this won’t be taxing

Get ready for tax free grocery shopping
NOOGAtoday | Gov. Lee grocery tax break
During this period, folks are projected to save 6.75% in state and local option sales tax. | Photo provided by the Tennessee Governor’s Office
Beginning today, Aug. 1 through Tuesday, Oct. 31, all Tennesseans will benefit from a grocery tax suspension.

The three-month tax-free holiday is in conjunction with Gov. Bill Lee’s Tennessee Works Tax Act — the single largest tax cut in the state’s history.

During this period, items that are identified as food or food ingredients will receive the tax break. Think: liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated substances.

Note: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, dietary supplements, and prepared food are not eligible + items purchased at a micro market or vending machine remain subject to sales tax.
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Today’s edition by:
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