Know before you go

• Make sure to check out the festival map for porch, portable toilets, and food locations
• Streets will not be closed for this event, so make sure to stick to yards + sidewalks
• No open containers while moving from porch to porch
• Do not litter — trash + recycling bins will be located at each porch host site
• If you are driving, make sure you do not block driveways or fire hydrants

Festival pro tips

• Bring your own chairs + blankets
• Bike or walk to the festival
• Bring your own cooler (some hosts may have drinks, but bring your own to be sure)
• Bring some extra money to tip the performers you enjoy (tip jars + Venmo signs will be displayed)

• Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Listen to jazz guitarist Ben Friberg along with David Schwab on bass and Matt Turnure on drums.

• Protecting our Rivers and Creeks | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Hear about the importance of our waterways and how you can protect + conserve them for future generations.
• Fireside Concert Series | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Hixson | Free | Unplug + gather around the fire to listen to a performance by Patrick Dugan & The Back Porch Pickets.

• Boo in the Zoo | Friday, Oct. 13 | 4-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$15 | Head to the first night of this family-friendly Halloween-themed event with decorations, trick-or-treat stations, a scavenger hunt, and a costume show.
• Shakespeare in the Park | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Greenway Farm Park, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Hixson | Free, RSVP | Bring your blanket or lawn chair to watch a local production showcasing Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.”
• Hip Hop Celebration | Friday, Oct. 13 | 12-3 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Experience a variety of performances and hands-on activities about hip hop dance and music.
• Chattanooga Motorcar Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | West Village Chattanooga, 801 Pine St., Chattanooga | $44-$120, kids 12 and under free | Experience automotive excellence and high-octane excitement at the fourth annual Chattanooga’s annual Motorcar Festival with The B-52s, drifting with Adam LZ, Concours, Mecum Auctions + more.*

• Silas Farley, former NYC Ballet Dancer
• My’Kal Stromile, Boston Ballet artist
• Kennesaw State University’s Autumn Eckman
• CHA Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Brian McSween

• The City of Chattanooga recently received $12.5 million from Atlanta-based nonprofit Frontline Response to aid in efforts to support veterans experiencing homelessness. The funds will be supplied over a three-year period to build “Freedom Homestead,” a ~90-acre campus. (The Pulse)

• The Tennessee Local Development Authority approved a $20 million loan to help fund a project that will correct sewer issues in Chattanooga. This low-interest loan will go towards a $48.47 million project that plans to address wastewater overflows. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Executive Chief Glenn Scruggs has announced his retirement from the Chattanooga Police Department. Scruggs is set to retire this month after serving the city for 29 years. (NewsChannel 9)

• The deadline to purchase a brick to honor a veteran from the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Those who buy a commemorative brick will be a part of the dedication ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) at 11 a.m.

• The Chattanooga International Towing Museum has received a $15,000 donation from Agero for its Survivor Fund. The fund provides immediate financial support to families of towing operators who have lost their lives in the line of service that year.

• As part of Hip Hop Week, Rhyme N Chatt will host a special 90s-inspired open mic night on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The night will have “house party” fun, featuring tunes from DJ Sleepy, rap + spoken word, and the opportunity to come in your best 90s look. Get tickets.

• Cempa Community Care has hired Joseph Thomas to fill a new position as its director of community health. The role was created to “enhance the organization’s strategic growth” in identifying community needs + providing outreach opportunities, health screenings, and other services.

• Ever heard of a superfood latte? That’s just one of our recs for finding healthy (or at least healthy-ish) eats in Nooga — from fruits and veggies to “Live to 100” inspired Mediterranean food + more. And ICYMI, this was featured in our monthly NOOGA Wellness newsletter. See the latest edition.*

• It’s the last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Shop deals on holiday gifts now, like 40% off the Fire HD Kids tablet that Good Housekeeping named “Best Tablet for Big Kids.”*

• These Halloween-inspired earrings from Eleven + Jane will spook up any outfit. Add a ghostly touch to your look with the Cowboy Up Ghost Earrings.

• Add a hint of spooky to your pup’s wardrobe with Hannah Chloe Co.'s Pink & Spooky Reversible Bandana.

• The Chom Chom pet hair remover sucks up way, way more pet hair than we ever thought we had in your house. Get it on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.

• The Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. Shop the deal to cook perfect rice every time (seriously).

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