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🕯️ See the light on the St. Elmo side

Illuminate St. Elmo during the annual Luminaria Festival
NOOGAtoday | St. Elmo Stroll Luminaria Festival with tents and food trucks
Meet with your neighbors at this community festival. | Photo provided by St. Elmo Stroll
St. Elmo, you light up our streets like nobody else. The St. Elmo Luminaria Festival will be taking over the neighborhoods Saturday, Dec. 16.

Brought to you by nonprofit St. Elmo Stroll, what started as a grassroots effort in 2021 will return for its third year to bring neighbors and residents together, right on your front lawn. Founder Kim Frankel-Marsh said she had a desire to create + build strong connections while celebrating the community.

Frankel-Marsh also said that a large component of this event is to help raise funds for other local organizations. All luminaria kit sales go towards the nonprofit’s chosen partner, which is currently the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Over the last two years, this festival has helped provide 10,000 meals in the area.

NOOGAtoday | Lit lanterns on the sidewalk

Let the lanterns lead the way.

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Photo provided by St. Elmo Stroll

What to expect

From 5 to 9 p.m., luminaries will be placed on the sidewalks and porches in the surrounding neighborhoods. While the event is concentrated on 55th Street + St. Elmo Avenue along the greenway, you’re encouraged to stroll (or bike) around and connect with all homes participating.

Note: The Woodshop (5500 St. Elmo Ave.) will be selling last chance luminaria kits today, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

NOOGAtoday | A little girl getting her face painted

Join the block party — it’s the neighborly thing to do.

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Photo by Caroline Jewell via St. Elmo Stroll

Folks can also enjoy:

  • Holiday market offering stocking stuffers + other small gifts
  • Kid-friendly activities and craft workshops
  • Silent auction — new to this year
  • Live music from local acts including the Scenic City Bassoons + an after party with Rick Rushing
  • Food trucks
  • Playful Evolving Monsters
  • Wine tasting at The Woodshop
  • Community art piece on the greenway
Pro tip: Stay tuned for a detailed map of the event.

“The biggest thing for us is that we want people to feel like they own it, too. That it is a shared partnership between us and the community,” said Frankel-Marsh.
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Slippery When Wet | Friday, Dec. 15 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Rock out with this “ultimate Bon Jovi tribute” band.
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • Santa Photo Shoot For Dogs | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Play Wash Pint, 113 Johnson St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Take your pups to see Santa and take free photos while enjoying brews.
  • Nooga Santa Pub Crawl | Saturday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 17 | 3 p.m.-3 a.m. | Locations vary, NorthShore, Downtown + Southside, Chattanooga | $10.50-$20.85 | Crawl your way through Chattanooga to stop at 30+ local breweries — bring a toy donation for discount.
  • Celebrate the Seasons: Winter Solstice and Yuletide Merriment | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $17-$47 | Participate in a meaningful Yule ritual, craft a decoration to take home, and learn about the rich history of the season.
  • G-Space | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $31.24 | Spend a night listening to electronic music + get a sample of this DJ’s fifth studio album.
  • Bobby Stone Film Series | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $7.50-$13.50 | See a special late-night showing of “Gremlins.”
Sunday, Dec. 17
  • Southside Holiday Sing-along | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $0-$10 | Sing along with your friends, family, and community + enjoy inclusive activities and food from Adelle’s Crêperie.
Monday, Dec. 18
  • Slam Poetry Book Club | Monday, Dec. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | The Boneyard, 26 Station St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Join SoLit for its new book club’s first meeting to read + discuss slam poetry.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Construction on the new South Moore Road + McBrien Road bridges will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of the year. During this time, there will be rolling roadblocks to stop traffic (for up to 30 minutes at a time) to set new bridge beams. See how to navigate closures.
Closing
Environment
  • Volunteers are needed to help clear invasive plants at the Orchard Knob Reservation tomorrow, Dec. 16 + Sunday, Dec. 17. Tools will be provided — just bring water, gloves, and snacks. Sign up to participate.
Cause
  • ArtsBuild is currently accepting donations for its annual art supply drive that benefits Soddy-Daisy Community Library programming. Items can be purchased from an Amazon gift registry or dropped off in person at 301 E. 11th St. through Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Biz
  • Hamilton Place Mall has extended its hours through Sunday, Dec. 24 to accommodate holiday shopping. Bonus: Don’t forget to check out the seasonal retailers like See’s Candies, Hickory Farms, and Go! Calendars Go! Games.
Arts
  • Local artist-run gallery Wavelength Space is seeking proposals for its upcoming group + solo shows in April. Interested artists can submit their applications through Wednesday, Feb. 28. Learn more.
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Red Wolves’ 2024 schedule just dropped. The first home game of the season will be on Saturday, March 30 against Union Omaha. Interested in season tickets? Fill out this form.
Plan Ahead
  • The US National Park Services has announced six free-entry days to all sites in 2024. The first date will be Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. See all dates. (Local 3)
Health
  • It’s that time of year again: flu season. Get the care you need at Cempa Community Care’s Walk-In Clinic, offering convenient, no-appointment treatment of sicknesses, minor injuries, chronic illnesses, plus vaccinations and screenings. Bonus: Low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients are welcomed.*
Shop
  • For thoughtful threads that never go out of style, swing by J. Crew at Warehouse Row. Explore soft, stylish, colorful clothes like cashmere sweaters + chic winter coats, and take advantage of hundreds of recently added holiday selections.*
Finance
  • This no-annual-fee balance transfer offer now lasts until 2025. Transferring your existing balance to a no-interest card could be the simple solution you’re looking for to finally get ahead of your payments. (Oh, and it offers cash back rewards on everyday purchases.)*
Wellness
 
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Carbon reduction this way

Answered: What kind(s) of projects in our city would you like to see funded by the Carbon Reduction Program?
NOOGAtoday | Roads and buildings at sunset
Check out what your fellow Chattanoogans said about carbon reduction. | Photo by @emily_k_lester
Recently, we shared info on the Carbon Reduction Program, a distribution of $6.4 billion in formula funding over a five-year period in an effort to reduce transportation emissions across the US.

We also asked how you’d like to see funding from the program spent in our urbanized area, should we receive program money again. Here’s a breakdown of what you said:
  • 40% | Public transportation
  • 41% | Pedestrian-friendly roads and facilities
  • 7% | Fuel alternatives
  • 24% | Traffic management/road diet projects
  • 25% | Bike infrastructure
  • 3% | Port electrification projects
8% of you mentioned other projects that you’d be eager to see, like:
FY2024 funding announcements are expected in January or February.

Note: This data was pulled from a sample of 148 responses from our readers + will just be used as a tool to keep the conversation going. See what our followers were saying.
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