08.16.2023

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What’s up next with Mill Town

Mill Town Revival continues with Pop-Up Project partnership

Immerse yourself in dance, music, and art during the “Until the Sun Rises” performance. | Photo by Kelly Lacy

As an ongoing effort to revive the former Standard-Coosa-Thatcher textile mill in Chattanooga (now known as Coosa Mill), Collier Construction + The Pop-Up Project have renewed a creative partnership in Mill Town.

In case you missed it, Mill Town is one of the Scenic City’s newer neighborhood developments with a modernized take on the historic “mill town” concept.

Last year, Collier Construction teamed up with The Pop-Up Project to “bring history alive,” reactivating + reanimating the former mill through performances, workshops, and events. The main performance “If These Walls Could Talk...” brought thousands of folks to Coosa Mills.

After its success in 2022, The Pop-Up Project has been named Mill Town’s artist-in-residence for 2023. Here’s what you can expect from this year’s partnership:

Community involvement

Keep an eye out for dance classes + workshops on The Pop-Up Project’s website. These classes will be available to community members + some will also be open for the kiddos.

Efforts to offer educational programming to the students of East Side Elementary School (on the northern edge of the Mill Town neighborhood) is also a priority within the partnership. The program teaches young dancers problem-solving skills while making creative and artistic choices.

Dozens of performers will take to the abandoned mill for the events.
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Photo by Kelly Lacy

The main performance

This year’s original performance is titled “Until the Sun Rises” and was written + produced by Downum and Jeri Eduave.

The performance will open more spaces within Coosa Mills, “inviting guests to explore, experience, and interact with dozens of local artists.”

The performances will take place over five evenings, with opening night on Friday, Nov. 3. Bonus: There is a very limited presale opportunity for the opening night performance, so grab your tickets now.

Tickets for the additional performances will go on sale to the public on Monday, Sept. 18 (and are expected to sell out quickly). Be the first to get your tickets by signing up for pre-sale notifications online.

Events

Today, Aug. 16

Introduction to Bibliomancy | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $33 | Learn about bibliomancy — the tool of connecting to your intuition through the use of books — and the history of the practice in this class.
Dexter Bell & Friends: Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Come out for an evening of jazz tunes.

Thursday, Aug. 17

Business Brews | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Expand your personal network while enjoying two-for-one drink specials, a popcorn bar, and themed trivia.
Create & Sip | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Sip on some wine + make your own creation inspired by the current special exhibition.

Friday, Aug. 18

City of Red Bank Food Truck Friday | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-8 p.m. | City of Red Bank Park, 3817 Redding Rd., Red Bank | Free+ | Bring your favorite camping chair and enjoy local food trucks + live music.
Nightfall | Friday, Aug. 18 | 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 performed by Ashley and the Xs + Ashes & Arrows.
Black Jacket Symphony | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $52-$72 | Enjoy a performance of “Queen’s A Night at the Opera” featuring Marc Martel.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Rail & Hops Brewers Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $25-$65 | This curated event celebrates the artistry of brewing with local, regional, and national craft beers, live music from Tennessee’s Dead, food vendors, cornhole, and adult big wheel races.*

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

The Hamilton County Mayor’s Office will go on a “tailgate tour” to four local high school football games during the fall. The office will partner with various departments to provide food, drinks + games for the community.

Community

United Way of Greater Chattanooga will host a United for Working Families networking + seminar event from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at The Westin hotel. The free event is open to the public and will discuss aspects of financial disparities in the community. RSVP.

Weather

Unum recently joined the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management as a “Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador” to help efforts in emergency preparedness. One factor for the nomination was the group’s donation of 180 programmed weather radios to vulnerable populations. (Chattanoogan.com)

Festival

Registration to perform (think: singing, dancing, and drag) in Chattanooga Pride’s 2023 Festival is now open. The festival will be at the Chattanooga Convention Center from Oct. 7-Oct. 8. Register by Friday, Sept. 1 + decision emails will go out on Sunday, Sept. 3

Listen

Step into “The World of Wholks” with WTCI Educate during a special edition of its “Raise Your Hand” broadcast. The series will spotlight local bilingual author Rosario Moore + her Spanish immersion elementary students. (Chattanoogan.com)

ICYMI

In case you missed it, the Tivoli Foundation will begin its 2023-24 Broadway series with the musical “The Book of Mormon” in November. Single tickets for the show will go on sale to the public on Monday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.

Tech

Ever heard of internet throttling? It’s what many internet providers do to reduce speeds during peak times of the day (read: slow streaming, gaming, and browsing). See seven reasons your internet slows down at night — and how to fix it.*

Outdoors

Take an all-inclusive women’s wellness retreat

Outshine Adventures offers all-inclusive Women’s Wellness Retreat

This is Outshine Adventures’ third annual women’s retreat. | Photo provided by Outshine Adventures

Want to take some time to relax, unplug, and connect with nature? Then check out Outshine Adventures’ Women’s Wellness Retreat from Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 at Fireside Outpost in Delano, TN.

This all-inclusive weekend retreat aims to give women the opportunity to get outside, try new things, and heal through time spent in nature.

The retreat features:

Cozy cabins + open spaces for tent and RV camping
Morning yoga sessions
Catered meals
Goodie bags for each guest (valued at $300)
Outdoor adventures with equipment provided (think: hiking, paddling, trail running, mountain biking, etc.)

“This all-inclusive weekend retreat was created by women for women to offer a supportive environment for women to gather and connect with nature and each other while participating in fun outdoor activities,” said Sunshine Loveless, founder of Outshine Adventures. “It seems simple, but these retreats can be life-changing.”

The retreat is open to anyone who feels like a women’s retreat is right for them. Tickets are on sale now through Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Get your tickets

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Drink

Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

Travel

It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

Read

The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

Wellness

Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1,500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

Interested in some cooking tips? The folks over at The Sweet & Savory Classroom not only offer cooking classes but provide some fun tips and tricks on their Instagram page. Check out the latest video about whether or not you should use the stems of your herbs.

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