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, Oct. 20
Noontunes | Friday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Broad Street (Aquarium Way-High Point Climbing Gym), Chattanooga | Free+ | This week’s theme is “Coffee Break” — shop from local coffee and food vendors + enjoy live music by Resurrection Mary.
Lookout Comedy Festival | Friday, Oct. 20-Saturday, Oct. 21 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | $15-$100 | Experience a weekend of laughs with various regional + national comedic acts.
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $22-$27 | See a local production of Edward Albee’s classic American drama about two seemingly opposing couples.
Yacht Rock Revue | Friday, Oct. 20 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $32.37 | Listen to this rock band perform songs based on the sounds of the 70s and 80s.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Chattanooga Apple Festival | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Camp Jordan Amphitheater, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge | Free+ | Shop from 150+ vendors, enjoy food trucks, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and more family-friendly fun.
Chattanooga Comic Con | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $0-$160 | Meet 25+ special celebrity and creator guests, enjoy a game hall + shop from vendors — cosplay is encouraged.
Thriller At Miller | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Miller Park, 928 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Grab your blanket or chairs for a screening of “Hocus Pocus” + enjoy games, a DJ, and food trucks.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Smart is Cool | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | This special edition of the Chattanooga Market will showcase STEM organizations where you can see chemistry experiments, interactive activities, and meet the folks from NASA.
In case you missed it, the new ramen and katsu restaurant Attack of the Tatsu is now open to the public, serving up traditional Japanese dishes at 818 Georgia Ave. Take a sneak peek inside.
Coming Soon
A new 34-mile trail system will be unveiled to the area on Monday, Nov. 6. The River to Clouds Route will connect Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA to the Chattanooga Riverwalk in St. Elmo + be suitable for biking, trail running, and hiking.
Seasonal
Pumpkin spice and everything nice. With the cooler temperatures becoming more consistent in the city, try warming up with these 16 local fall-inspired foods and drinks that are perfect for the season.
Civic
Chattanooga’s Department of Neighborhood Services and Development has opened its applications for its Neighborhood Action Grant for neighborhood associations, HOAs, etc. Funds of up to $2,500 will be given to help “enhance the quality of life for Chattanooga residents.”
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