• Nightfall | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for the last Nightfall of the season featuring live music performances by Swayyvo + Jemere Morgan.

• Make Your Own Nature Crown | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $45 | Learn how to make your own upcycled nature crown made from organic + thrifted materials.
• Flapper and Tap’R’ | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | This roaring 20s-themed festival will feature live music, arts + craft vendors, and a magic show.
• Snakes Alive! | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | Get to see the slithery creatures up close during this public program.

• Rod Man | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $30 | See the season eight winner of “Last Comic Standing” perform in Chattanooga.

• Monday Night Blues Jam | Monday, Sept. 4 | 8-10 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your evening listening to blues tunes from Robin Baker Blues Band.

• Community Park Walking | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 7-7:45 a.m. | Stringers Ridge, 1312 Spears Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Join members of the community for a 45-minute morning walk through Stringers Ridge.

• The city’s landfill, Wood Recycle Center, Refuse and Recycle Collection Centers + Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycle collection scheduled for Monday will be collected as normal.

• In preparation for Moon River Music Festival, Coolidge Park will close its grounds + the Chattanooga Theatre parking lot (next to the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center) from Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 11. Note: This includes the fountains and carousel.

• Walmart recently announced it will launch its new testing and treatment program in the Chattanooga area. The program allows folks to get tested for strep throat, flu, and COVID-19 + get a prescription on-site the same day. Walk-ins are available or book an appointment.

• $500,000. That’s how much the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities granted Chattanooga with its Hope Included award. The funds will help transform the Riverview Park playground + facilities into an inclusive hub for all abilities.

• Novatech will host an open house and technology showcase on Thursday, Sept. 14 at its facility, located at 109 Signal Mountain Rd. You’ll be able to learn more about the organization from industry-leading experts. RSVP.

• Applications are open now through Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. for ArtsBuild’s Racial Equity Grants for Individual Artists grant program. Individual grants of up to $10,000 will be given to BIPOC female artists who live + work in Hamilton County. Read the guidelines.

• In case you missed it, the “Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!” traveling exhibit is at the Creative Discovery Museum until Sunday, Sept. 10. Stop by the museum, which will be open during the holiday weekend, to immerse yourself in ocean habitats. We’ll sea you there.

• Looking to save money on your energy bill? Plant a tree. Not only does it beautify your yard, but it also provides shade and keeps your house cooler (read: gives your AC a break). Before running to Home Depot, see these tips for selecting, planting + caring for trees.*

Know before you go

• Parking is limited at the trailhead (overflow parking is available at the top of the mountain).
• Mountain bikers can experience beginner-friendly to intermediate-level trails (with optional advanced features built-in for more experienced bikers).