09.12.2023

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54º | Rain | 99% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:49 a.m. | Sunset 5:46 p.m.

Have an a-maze-ing time this fall

Get ready for Flat Top Mountain Farm’s Fall Festival season

Not to be corny, but there’s just something about a fall festival. | Photo provided by Flat Top Mountain Farm

Grab your favorite flannel, it’s almost time for Flat Top Mountain Farm’s (638 Bowman Cemetery Rd.) Fall Festival season in nearby Soddy-Daisy.

From Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 29, the family-run farm will feature all of the seasonal classics we fall in love with each year — so leaf it to us to tell you all about it.

NOOGAtoday | Flat Top flower fields — See the autumn beauty at this farm nestled on the plateau of Flat Top Mountain.
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Photo provided by Flat Top Mountain Farm

General info

Hours | Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Note: While the farm is in the Central time zone, it operates on Eastern time.

Tickets | $12 per person (free for kids three + under) — each ticket gets you a small pumpkin.

NOOGAtoday | Flat Top pumpkins — Experience all of your favorite fall activities during the weekends.
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Photo provided by Flat Top Mountain Farm

Experiences

Pumpkin patch and hayrides | Pick through a selection of homegrown pumpkins for carving and painting + take hayrides through the picturesque farmland.

Corn maze adventure | Get lost in two different corn mazes designed for all ages.

U-pick flowers | Enjoy an extended flower-picking season for $12 a bucket ($10 refills if you bring your bucket back).

Kids’ Corner | Tailored just for the kiddos, the farm will have face painting, flower picking, interactive storytelling (on select days) + pony rides.

Live entertainment | On select days, you can hear tunes from a local guitarist while enjoying the festivities — follow the farm on Facebook for updates.

Local-made market | Shop local goods like honey, soaps, and more artisanal items.

Harvest treats | Taste delicious bites of all the classics like caramel apples, warm apple cider, and freshly baked pies.

Note: Flat Top Mountain is a working farm, read up on some rules + tips before going.

Events

Today, Sept. 12

Sam Evian | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $22 | Spend an evening listening to tunes played by a New York indie + alternative singer-songwriter.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Changing the Narrative for Women in Business: Lunch & Learn | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 12-1:30 p.m. | ChattState Omni Building, 4501 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Discuss the barriers to resources, opportunities, and progress for women in business + explore solutions.
Page-Turners on the Patio | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Moxy, 1220 King St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Enjoy a drink + social hour with the community, followed by a silent reading hour.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Cigars 101: An Introduction to the World of Cigars | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | This class is designed for beginners to seasoned cigar smokers who are curious and enjoy the camaraderie associated with cigars.
InterMission | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Roland Hayes Concert Hall at UTC, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $125-$250 | Celebrate the impact of the arts + honor recipients of the Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Awards with special guest Alan Cumming.

Friday, Sept. 15

“Un Nuevo Pasado (Someday Soon)” | Friday, Sept. 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | Donation | See a special outdoor film screening to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events calendar here

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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Road trip idea: Columbia, SC for the new retiree

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South Carolina’s capital city offers great places to stay, like boutique hotel Graduate Columbia, and even more things to do. | Photo by Alice Kerley

Picture this: The kids are away at school (or have flown the coop for good), you’re no longer on the clock, and you’re ready to enjoy this time.

Pro tip: A ~5.5-hour drive from Chattanooga, Columbia, SC is an ideal location for your next road trip. Here’s why:

Outdoor attractions, from high-energy thrills to serene parks and gardens
Signature fall events like Jam Room Music Festival and the SC State Fair — plus, SEC football
Golf courses for players of all skill levels
A wealth of arts and culture, from Trustus Theatre and the SC Philharmonic to the Columbia Museum of Art + more
A vibrant food and bev scene (including the city’s first riverfront biergarten)
Plenty of places to stay

Plan your trip

News Notes

Community

To commemorate 9/11, the Creative Discovery Museum will provide free admission to all active serving members of the military, law enforcement, fire departments + emergency medical technicians. Up to four people in a party will receive free admission now through Sunday, Sept. 17.

Edu

Under a recently approved policy, top-performing seniors at public + private high schools in the state will be guaranteed a spot at any University of Tennessee System campus. The policy will go into effect for students applying to start school in the fall of 2024. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Open

Sweet Luni’s, a gourmet popsicles and treats shop from the folks behind Taconooga, has opened at 133 Frazier Ave. Satisfy your sweet tooth with authentic Mexican candy, homemade desserts, agua frescas, and a whole lot more on the menu.

Tech

The Enterprise Center will host its first-ever Black in Tech happy hour + panel discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Waterhouse Pavilion. The event will focus on “connecting, sharing stories, and creating access to opportunities.” RSVP online.

Noogan

Chattanoogan + recent Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Larry Taylor will be recognized in a new exhibit at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The exhibit will feature a Cobra Helicopter hanging from the ceiling, “modeled after a daring rescue by Larry Taylor in the Vietnam War.” (NewsChannel 9)

Plan Ahead

The Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society will host a weekend of birding events from Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15. Birdwatchers from all levels of interest are invited to attend the free events. Register by Sunday, Oct. 1.

Job

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Plan Ahead

🏳️‍🌈 Chattanooga Pride Week events

Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Pride Week 2023

Folks can celebrate at the Pride Parade + Festival in October. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Chattanooga Pride just dropped its first look at Pride Week happening Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 8. You might be asking, why Pride in October when June is Pride Month? October marks LGBTQ+ History Month.

Save the date for these local events + follow the organization’s Instagram for more details to come.

Movie in the Park | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Miller Park
Brunch Babes | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 12 p.m. | Springhill Suites, Ooltewah
Pride of Chattanooga Pageant | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. | The Granfalloon
Practice with Pride | Monday, Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. | Renaissance Park
Sunset Pride Paddle | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Coolidge Park
Mixer and panel | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. (mixer) + 7 p.m. (panel) | Location TBA
Pride Trivia | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Mellow Mushroom, Downtown
Pride Ball | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Mac Avenue
Sign Making Party | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 2 p.m. | Seed Theatre
Rainbow Revue | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 6 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center
Pride Parade and Festival | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 11:30 a.m. (parade) + 1:30 p.m. (festival) | Chattanooga Convention Center

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett

From the editor

Flat Top Mountain Farm isn’t the only one getting ready for fall. Not only are we approaching my favorite season, but we’re getting closer to the Scenic City being at its peak beauty (in my opinion) — Farmers’ Almanac has projected that Tennessee will be in its peak fall color Thursday, Oct. 12-Saturday, Oct. 28.

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