• Chatt Town Cool Down | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | Free | Join Outdoor Chattanooga for an end-of-summer riverside celebration with outdoor activities, music, and food.
• History Funhouse: Meet & Greet with Wayne White | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Meet the local artist behind “Wayne-O-Rama,” learn about his craft and other projects + enjoy refreshments and live music.
• James Baldwin Festival of Words | Friday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | $0-$30 | This three-day festival will showcase emerging + established local artists of African descent who are creating, innovating, and producing work in the literary arts.

• Scout Day | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Girl + Boy Scouts will get the chance to earn badges, meet the animals, and enjoy fun activities — receive 50% off admission by wearing uniforms, sash, or t-shirt.
• Chocolate Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Enjoy all things chocolate — from samples to making cocoa butter lip balm + learning the process of turning cocoa beans into edible sweets.
• Rail & Hops Brewers Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $25-$65 | Try out beers from 40+ local and regional breweries, enjoy live music + food trucks, and watch an adult big wheel race.

• Team Spirit Day | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Wear your favorite team’s colors while shopping the Chattanooga Market + have an opportunity to meet the UTC Mocs until 3 p.m.

• Last week, we teased the new restaurant coming soon to The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo. Now, get the full scoop on Elsie’s Daughter, the Appalachian bistro with a French culinary twist opening this fall.

• Ever come across an injured animal or stray while exploring Chattanooga’s outdoor scene? Learn about these 10 local resources to contact when trying to help out wildlife.

• In case you missed it, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp + Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson recently partnered to address issues with the district’s school facilities. The proposed plan is outlined for the next seven years. Read the full report.

• Hits96 radio host Gino Devaney (aka Gino D) was recently awarded the “Best Local Personality in a Small Market” title by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. You might recognize him from our weekly segment every Thursday at 5:10 p.m. Congratulations, Gino.

Why go?

• Pawleys Island is 40 minutes south of Myrtle Beach and 1.5 hours north of Charleston, just a day trip from your beach vacation to the bustling Broadway at the Beach or shopping on King Street.

Act like a local

• Explore Historic Pawleys Island as you walk or bike around the historic district with homes dating back to the 1800s.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Pawleys Island House — This pet-friendly property boasts a rooftop deck and is steps away from the beach and the creek. (~$234/night)

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• 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.

• 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.