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📚 Quieter than fiction

Let us introduce you to a silent book club
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Where reading with others meets comfortable silence. | Photo provided by @silentbookclubchattanooga
Any introverts out there that love to read? What if we told you there was a book club that didn’t necessarily require talking? We’re here to show you the wonders of the Silent Book Club.

This community of book lovers began in 2012 and has 300 chapters all across the continents — and now Chattanooga has its very own chapter thanks to host Christina Marino.

Marino said she was trying to find different opportunities to meet and connect with others after recently moving to the area from New York. She came across the organization on Instagram and began the process of creating a local chapter.

NOOGAtoday | Silent Book Club meeting

Take the pressure out of reading with this version of a book club.

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Photo provided by @silentbookclubchattanooga

How does it work? As opposed to the typical assigned reading in a book club, you’ll find a different approach here. Everyone is welcome to bring any book they’d like no matter the range or genre. From there, you can either participate in conversation during the allotted socializing time, or simply take to reading in silence + at your own pace.

“I didn’t expect it to be as organic as it happened. The people that didn’t want to talk really went into their own areas, and you can tell the people that do want to talk,” Marino said.

Marino added that she wants to work with local businesses to host her club in different areas that support and connect folks across the Chattanooga area + is always looking for recommendations.

The next meeting will be on Saturday, Oct. 14 for a special Silent Shop & Read event. The day will feature two stops: McKay’s for a shop hour from 2 to 3 p.m. + Oak’s Coffee House for optional social time and reading from 3 to 5 p.m.

Keep up with future meetings via Instagram.

“Come and find out. Come and see the vibes, and see if it’s for you.” — Christina Marino
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Events
Today, Oct. 10
  • Herbalism 101 | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn the basics on how you can use herbs to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • Networking & Neurodiversity | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Floor Five at The Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Stop by local inclusive employer tables + enjoy snacks and drinks, games, and breakaway rooms for quiet or intentional conversation.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Opie Acres Animal Encounter | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | Learn about the recovery and importance of some of the rehabilitated non-releasable creatures.
  • Gilded Inspired Fashion | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$20 | See a local fashion show showcasing pieces inspired by the artists + their work in the new exhibition “Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth.”
  • Girls Night Out | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 8-9:50 p.m. | Dread Hollow, 321 Browns Ferry Rd., Chattanooga | $35 | Grab the gals for special R.I.P. treatment in the “Girls Night Out lounge,” meet the haunters + take home a commemorative photo and snacks.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Dog Costume Contest + Adoption | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring your pup all dressed up + consider getting them a furry friend from the Humane Educational Society’s selection of adoptable dogs on-site.
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News Notes
Transit
  • A bid of $83 million was opened for the interchange modification project on I-75 (at Hamilton Place Boulevard). If awarded, the estimated completion date is set for May 31, 2027. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Closing
  • Chattanooga Seafood Co., a fresh seafood outlet located at 1743 Dayton Blvd., has closed its doors. The store stated in a Facebook post that its remaining equipment and kitchen items are currently for sale + they plan on being out of the location by Friday, Oct. 13.
Outdoors
  • Enterprise South Nature Park will be closed on Friday, Oct. 13 + Saturday, Oct. 14 for its Haunted Trail event. The park will reopen to the public on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Theater
  • The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will present its production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” for mature audiences beginning Friday, Oct. 20. The play will be performed in CTC’s Circle Theatre, which provides an up-close + immersive experience for audience members.
UTC
  • UTC plans to expand its smart corridor — a group of sensors tracking traffic + air quality on MLK Boulevard — to all of Chattanooga’s downtown areas in the upcoming years. Once the expansion is completed, the sensors will be at ~100 signalized intersections to collect data. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Sports
  • Chattanooga Sports Leagues is currently seeking individuals to create teams for various late fall leagues. Check out the offerings (think: softball, indoor volleyball, kickball, etc.) + sign up to participate online.
Family
  • The Local Juicery + Kitchen will host a pumpkin carving experience on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring the kiddos for pumpkin carving, hot chocolate, and story time. Grab your tickets online — kids get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Try This
  • In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural NOOGAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.
Health
  • Did you know? In addition to providing important HIV Healthcare services to the Nooga community, Cempa Community Care offers Primary Care services, including women’s health, lab testing, health screening, vaccines, mental health counseling, and more. Schedule a Primary Care appointment.*
Featured Deal
  • Need a date night activity? The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is coming up and they’re offering a special Date Night Deal. Enjoy two Friday evening tickets plus two drink vouchers, general admission access to West Village for a viewing of the Luftgekühlt curation, a concert with the B-52s + a laser light show.*
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Eat

🥬 Time to veg out

Get ready to veg out at this year’s Chattanooga VegFest
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga VegFest
Spend a weekend chowing down on clean food options. | Photo by @chattanoogavegfest
The Chattanooga VegFest will return for another round of showcasing healthy and plant-based food options in Coolidge Park Saturday, Oct. 14 + Sunday, Oct. 15.

In collaboration with the 7 Bridges Marathon, folks can expect 30+ regional and local food, artisanal, and informational vendors. Think: meat substitutes + baked goods, plant-based items, and information on how to change your diet for those that are curious.

Pro tip: Check out this interactive vendor map to learn more about each one and plan for your festival weekend.

This family-friendly event will also feature a “Kids Fun Zone” full of yard games, activities, and free face painting for the kiddos.

Bonus: This is a free festival, but there are different ticket options for donations, swag bags, and VIP perks + the park will be split between this festival and the Between the Bridges Festival.
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Talk about a blast from the past. Working with National Content Editor Brianna while Editor Kristen was away was somewhat of a reunion for us — we used to spend a lot of time in the newsroom together during our days at The University Echo.
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