09.07.2023

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Today’s Note

Howdy, Nooga. Editor Kristen here. I hope everyone had a wonderful start to the new year and enjoyed their holidays. If you’re interested in planning for 2024, I’d recommend taking the vision board-making class with The Chattery on Saturday. Looking for other plans? Check out these events happening Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7.

Events

Friday, Sept. 8

Noontunes | Friday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Broad Street (Aquarium Way to High Point Climbing Gym), Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for the first concert of the season featuring a performance by Zowie + Sól Parade and a local artist market.
Night Market | Friday, Sept. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy the first-ever night market featuring a live DJ + several local vendors to shop from.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Oli Kai Trail Race | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $40-$85 | Walk + run a three-hour or six-hour race on Reflection Riding’s loop trail.
Fall Market | Saturday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Greenway Park & Pavilion, 755 Raider Dr., Cleveland | Free+ | Shop from 150+ vendors and food trucks + enjoy a petting zoo, inflatables, and entertainment.
Bootleg Bash | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 3-6 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | $20-$50 | Sample whiskey from over 20 different Tennessee distilleries while enjoying live bluegrass music and food trucks.
Kursa | Saturday, Sept. 90 | 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $25-$35 | Enjoy an evening of electronic dance music from London-based producer Kursa.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Patriot Day | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend the day at the Chattanooga Market with a special remembrance for those who lost their lives on 9/11.
Nature Illustration Series | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $80-$100 | In this six-week class, instructor Julia Morgan Scott will teach you how to illustrate your nature finds.

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From the editor

ICYMI

In case you missed it, we recently ran a survey asking you all to describe your dream Chattanooga home, and you sure didn’t disappoint. Here are five homes we wish were real.

Development

Earlier this year, Chattanooga Tourism Co. teamed up with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International to conduct a study determining the future of the Chattanooga Convention Center. See the findings.

Traffic

Tremont Street (between River Street + the waterfront) will be closed now through Sunday, Sept. 10 for the Moon River Music Festival setup and teardown. Detours will be posted.

Coming Soon

New breakfast bistro + bar The Downtowner is set to open inside The Hotel Bo at 901 Carter St. (the former downtown City Café location). Follow the spot’s Facebook page for updates and more details.

Great Escapes

Travel to Burlington, VT

Great Escapes: Our guide to Burlington, VT

Cabin in the woods in Burlington, Vermont

Peep all those fall colors. | Photo via Pexels

Planning a getaway? Check out Burlington, VT, a small New England city known for its arts + culture scene, nature, and top-notch breweries. Make plans to visit during peak fall foliage, holiday gift shopping season, and when the hiking mood strikes.

Why go?

Check out Eater’s essential restaurant guide to the vibrant and varied food scene + the New York Times’ piece on spending 36 hours in the city.

Act like a local

Spend some time at Waterfront Park along the Lake Champlain Shoreline — the Burlington Bike Path runs along the eastern border.

Where to stay

Vrbo: Downtown Burlington home with a private outdoor hot tub (~$477/night)*

More recommendations here

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Travel

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Drink

The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

Home

The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.

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