09.25.2023

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🔌 Get energy bill assistance through LIHEAP

Applications to open soon for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Office of Family Empowerment is looking to help Hamilton County residents with their energy bills. | Photo by @emilylesterphotography

The Office of Family Empowerment will open up applications for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Monday, Oct. 2.

The program provides energy bill assistance for income-eligible Hamilton County residents. It annually runs from October through Sept. 30, and residents can only apply once a year.

Note: The assistance will be directly applied to the applicant’s account with their energy provider.

Eligibility requirements

Must be a Hamilton County resident
Must provide proof of citizenship + Social Security number for all household members
Must provide proof of income for the past 30 days
Have at least a 12-month energy account history
If the applicant is living in Section 8 housing, a copy of your HCPV Resident Worksheet must be provided
If the applicant is claiming veteran status, a copy of the DD-214, VA ID, or other acceptable documentation must be provided

Pro tip: Read the full details regarding LIHEAP requirements before submitting an application.

Director of The Office of Family Empowerment Rachel Howard said the office encourages anyone in the county who meets the eligibility requirements to apply.

“LIHEAP is a valuable benefit for so many families in our community, helping to ease the burden of rising home energy costs and alleviating some of the strain on family budgets,” said Howard.

Interested in applying? There will be an application pick-up drive-thru event Monday, Oct. 2-Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6098 Debra Rd. If you’re unable to attend the event, applications will be available online or at the main office located at 5715 Uptain Rd.

Once you apply, allow four to six weeks to receive a letter by mail stating if you were approved, denied, or if your application is pending. Pro tip: if further assistance is needed, you can call (423) 643-6434.

Events

Today, Sept. 25

Free Yoga for EveryBODY | Monday, Sept. 25 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy a yoga class with fellow members of the community, no prior experience is needed — bring your own mat or towel.
Beginner Ceramics: Handbuild a Ceramic Bird House | Monday, Sept. 25 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn how to handbuild a ceramic bird house to take home at a later date.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Community Park Walking | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7-7:45 a.m. | Stringers Ridge, 1312 Spears Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Come out for a 45-minute walk through Stringers Ridge.
Arts for Older Adults: Beginner Handlettering | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 9:30-11:45 a.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Learn the basic techniques of modern calligraphy and receive materials to continue practicing at home.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

AP Wine Bar Takeover | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 4-9 p.m. | Easy Bistro & Bar, 801 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Try four of AP Wine owner Adam Friedburg’s favorite wines at no cost.
Green Drinks | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn about Finley Stadium’s sustainability efforts at this month’s session.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Transit

The CARTA board of directors unanimously voted to increase its street parking rates from $1 an hour to $1.50. The change will go into effect on Sunday, Oct. 1 + is projected to increase parking revenue by $1 million in the next year. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Development

A plan to construct a multi-use building was recently approved by the Hamilton County school board. The $1.7 million bid was placed to take over the site of Rivermont Elementary, one of six schools in the area slated for closure in the county’s School Facilities plan. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Edu

Speaking of the Hamilton County school board, Joe Smith of Hixson has been elected as its new chair. Smith was the founder of Y-CAP (a mentorship program at the YMCA) + will succeed Tiffanie Robinson. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Traffic

The intersection of Choate Road and Ringgold Road will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 1 to install new crossings. Traffic will be redirected to McBrien Road + Moore Road with detours posted. (Chattanoogan.com)

Family

UTC has partnered with Siskin Children’s Institute to take over the Little Miss Mag early learning and childcare facility. The center was one of two set to close at the end of September + this new ownership will preserve 124 childcare spots for the community. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)

Older Adults

Zoo fun for all ages. The Chattanooga Zoo, in partnership with MedicareMisty, will host Free Senior Day on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will get free admission + a chance to discuss medicare options.

Community

The Better Business Bureau will host its annual Shred Day on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. facility. Folks can bring up to three bags of documents to shred, electronics to recycle + unused medications to safely dispose of.

Cause

Reflection Riding will lead a volunteer-driven cleanup of Lookout Creek and Black Creek on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers can take to the water to help (bring your own kayak if possible) or stay on land to clean up the stream banks. Learn more + sign up.

Plan Ahead

Register for the Stuffing Strut Run and Walk on Thursday, Nov. 23 at Chester Frost Park. The annual event benefits The Northside Neighborhood House, the Soddy-Daisy Food Bank, the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department + Soddy-Daisy Middle School’s Jim Wilson Fund.

Drink

This brand believed there was a way to take water and make it a little more perfect by infusing it with fruit essences (but none of the gross diet sweeteners, calories, or sugar). And the fruit flavors really taste like fruit. Groundbreaking. Plus, new customers get 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*

Cause

Check out Chattanooga’s animal artists

Tennessee Aquarium launches online fundraising auction

Artist Andrea Nelson paints with Rolo the ring-tailed lemur for the Tennessee Aquarium’s fundraising auction. | Photo by Doug Strickland via Tennessee Aquarium

You may be familiar with the furry and finned residents at the Tennessee Aquarium, but did you know they’re also talented artists?

The river otters, penguins, lemurs, and turtles are just some of the animals that have created ~50 original paintings that are up for bid during the aquarium’s annual online fundraising auction.

The paintings were created using non-toxic, animal-safe tempura paint with the help of the aquarium’s animal care specialists.

Folks can also bid on a chance to paint with the animals to create a piece of artwork of their own — along with other behind-the-scenes experiences, photographic prints, and fine art pieces.

The online auction is open now and will close at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. All proceeds from auction sales support the aquarium’s mission to connect people with nature + inspire them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife.

Answered

We asked if you would ever participate in an Ironman event. Here’s what you said:

NOOGAtoday | IRONMAN — Over 3,000 athletes from around the world will participate in this weekend’s event.
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Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Last week, we asked our readers if they would ever participate in an Ironman event. Here’s how your fellow NOOGA subscribers weighed in:

65% | Not in the cards for me
13% | I’m intrigued, but realistically probably not
15% | It’s on my bucket list
7% | I’m participating this year or have in the past

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

You know and love The Running of the Chihuahuas + The St. Elmo Corgi Parade, now I’d like to introduce you all to the Chattanooga Weenie Walk. Bring your dachshunds + dachshund mix pups to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. for a leashed walk and socializing.

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