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An event that (TED) talks the talk

What to expect from the TEDxChattanooga 2023 flagship event
NOOGAtoday | TEDxChattanooga "Awaken"
Hear what “Awaken” means to each of the keynote speakers. | Graphic provided by TEDxChattanooga
TEDxChattanooga will return to “bring ideas worth sharing” at this year’s flagship event on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barrelhouse Ballroom.

In case you missed it, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Led by Chattanoogan Maggie Carruth O’Connor, this year’s flagship event theme is “Awaken” + five residents from the community will speak on what this word means to them.

NOOGAtoday | TEDxCHATTANOOGA speakers

From clockwise, Hudson Brock, Christine DiPietro, Jon Jon Wesolowski, Dejuan S. Jordan, and Greg Funderburg. | Photos provided by TEDxChattanooga

Speaker lineup

Hudson Brock | Brock is the founder of AlloHire (a boutique tech recruiting agency) + the creator of The Relevant Dad. He’s noted for liking “big big ideas with practical applications that empower people.”

Christine DiPietro | DiPietro is noted as a “startup veteran who has scaled companies from $0-$400 million.” She’s managed projects all over the world and previously was the entrepreneur in residence at The Company Lab supporting Chattanooga-based startups.

Greg Funderburg | Funderburg is an award-winning journalist, author + podcast host who previously served as a news anchor at NewsChannel 9.

DeJuan S. Jordan | Jordan is the Co-CEO of Launch CHA + the founder/CEO of The DS Firm. She is noted for empowering entrepreneurs and leaders “through heart-centered transformational coaching and training.”

Jon Jon Wesolowski | Wesolowski is an avid urbanist “who enjoys decoding what makes a space great.” He has two TikTok channels (which have garnered more than 3.2 million likes + 180K followers) where he discusses urbanism and Chattanooga.

Excited to hear from this year’s speakers? You can go ahead and get your tickets to the TEDxChattanooga flagship event online.

Bonus: If you’re a nonprofit professional, student, or anyone looking to purchase a minimum of five tickets you can email tedxchatt@gmail.com for ticket discount codes.
Events
Today, Nov. 10
  • Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Rd., Sale Creek | $0-$12 | This three-day fair features classic foods, amusement rides, lumberjack shows, a rodeo + live music from local and regional country singers.
  • “Until the Sun Rises” | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Coosa Mill, 1800 S. Watkins St., Chattanooga | $45-$145 | Join The Pop-Up Project for an immersive adventure featuring dance, art, food, and drinks.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Pickup for a Pint | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Help pick up litter around Suck Creek and enjoy a free pint afterward.
  • Ink Marbling: Creating Gift Boxes and Card Making | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn how to create gift boxes and cards using an ancient Japanese art form.
Sunday, Nov. 12
  • Big Band Day | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Hear a band perform classic swing, Latin, and waltz tunes while you shop the market.
Monday, Nov. 13
  • Literary Libations | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Amada Tapas & Wine, 1413 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $75 | Enjoy small bites + wine that have been paired with some of SoLit’s favorite books.
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Seasonal

Events

Asian Lantern Festival returns to light up the night
Presented by a NOOGAtoday Partner
A rotating collection of lanterns, including Santa's sleigh, an octopus, and a red dragon.
Winter Wonderland and Under the Sea are among this year’s themes. | Photo provided by the Chattanooga Zoo
Experience love at first light this holiday season at the captivating Asian Lantern Festival, returning to the Chattanooga Zoo from Nov. 16, 2023, through Jan. 14, 2024. Presented in partnership with Chick-fil-A Chattanooga, this nightly celebration of art and culture features:
  • 30 brand-new illuminated lanterns + three new themes, including Winter Wonderland, Under the Sea, and traditional Asian.
  • Nine fully interactive lanterns, highlighted by the debut of the moon-like lantern swing.
  • Enchanting moving displays.
  • Food and drink deals to keep you and the family warm and full.
The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday evenings, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pro tip: Purchase an Asian Lantern Festival Four Pack (think: four friends or the fam) and get a custom souvenir mug.

Note that tickets are only available online, so reserve your tickets ahead of time to avoid any last-minute scrambling.
Ignite the night
News Notes
Civic
  • A $1.2 million state grant is awaiting acceptance by Hamilton County commissioners to install more license plate reader cameras. If approved, an additional 122 cameras would be installed countywide, with 35 going to the City of Chattanooga. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Development
  • Tiny home developer Joseph Basel of Practical Revolution has proposed to put 10 temporary units in the sanctioned homeless camp at E. 12th Street + Peeples Street. Awaiting zoning approval, the 80-sqft units would replace tents until Thursday, Feb. 1 when the site plans to officially close. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Today Is
  • Veterans Day (observed), a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending a Veterans Circle Dedication + Commemoration event.
Cause
  • Be The Change Youth Initiative is seeking community support for its Holiday Toy Drive & Concert For a Cause series. With a goal of receiving 1,500+ gifts for donation, the organization is looking for mini toy drive hosts, sponsors, team efforts, and more. Check out ways to help.
Community
  • The Chattanooga Food Center and the Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers will host a Farmer Friendsgiving potluck on Sunday, Nov. 12 at Gaining Ground Grocery. SeTNYF will host its fall quarterly meeting at 3 p.m. + the shared meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVP with what you’ll bring.
Seasonal
  • Creekside Flower Farm is now accepting preorders for its Christmas wreaths. Each wreath will be made with Fraser fir, boxwood, and white pine greenery + accented with dried flowers, seed pods, red berries, and pine cones. Ordering ends Monday, Nov. 20, with the first wreaths being available on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Travel
  • See why The New York Times named Greenville, SC as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2023.” Plus, snag a free Visitor’s Guide to start planning your trip.*
Drink
  • Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by Ph.D. microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*
Retail
  • Think outside the box this season with carefully curated holiday gift boxes and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers from Divine Goods. This local + female-owned business is brimming with fun and memorable picks, including the famous “Dixie Chicken and Shrimp and Grits” gift box. Bonus: Code NOOGATODAY means 10% off of your order.*
 
Environment

Let’s clean up Mountain Creek Basin

Chattanooga to improve water quality in Mountain Creek Basin
NOOGAtoday | Mountain Creek Basin project
These are the points of the three planned restoration projects along Mountain Creek. | Graphic provided by the City of Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has accepted a $1.7 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to improve water quality in the Mountain Creek Basin.

Why focus on this area? The basin is part of an interconnected network that pours into the Tennessee River + 30% of the area has been scored as moderately to severely eroding.

Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works will partner with local nonprofit WaterWays to plan, design, and construct three restoration projects along Mountain Creek.

Here are some key focus areas of the projects:
  • Repair broken + collapsed infrastructure
  • Build up floodplains
  • Replant vegetation to prevent erosion + water pollution
WaterWays Executive Director Mary Beth Sutton said she is grateful to work alongside the city to preserve a critical water source.

“Our streams are part of an interconnected network that pours into our prized Tennessee River,” said Sutton. “Through this work, we will be able to make great strides in repairing streams which will make our water cleaner for everyone to enjoy.”
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Kristen Templeton

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From the editor
Any fellow LANY fans out there? I was so excited to see they will be playing Hits96’s annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 7 at Barrelhouse Ballroom. The best part? If you donate a teddy bear to any of the collection sites leading up to the event, you’ll receive two tickets to the show for free.
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