01.29.2024

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48º | Cloudy skies | 6% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:42 a.m. | Sunset 6:06 p.m.

⛳ Let’s par-tee

Try This: Take a swing at The Back Nine

Use the collected data to see how you compare to professional golfers. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

If you’re a golf enthusiast, or maybe interested in taking a swing at the sport in the comfort of an indoor space, come along with us as we check out The Back Nine.

Newly opened at 6429 Lee Hwy., The Back Nine offers a premier indoor golfing experience using industry-leading technology to play in a variety of different game modes.

The space + technology

The space offers an intimate setting for folks to play, and you won’t have to worry about the weather keeping you from your golfing game. Three bays are available to rent that hold four players each. Each bay is equipped with a Trackman radar that can provide 25+ different stats each time you take a swing.

The equipment used is what several professional golfers also utilize, you’ll be able to compare your stats to some of the PGA greats. Additionally, the program offers 250+ courses that mirror the ones used for professional tournaments.

Bring the kiddos

The space isn’t just for the adults, kiddos are welcome to join in on the fun and can play a variety of games to introduce them to the game of golf. Additionally, the space can be rented out for kids’ parties. You can even bring your own gaming consoles to hook up to the system to play on the big screen — count us in for a Super Mario Cart party.

How to book

Folks can book a tee time online or check out the membership options. Notably, members have access to the space 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can join in on some of the fun like local tournaments.

Bonus: In honor of its grand opening, The Back Nine is offering 50% off the first month of membership (with a three-month commitment) using code FIRST50 + 50% off booking using code B9CHATT50.

Want to get a taste before committing? You can also book a 30-minute free demo.

Events

Monday, Jan. 29

Monday Meet-up: Climbing Inside and Out | Monday, Jan. 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Connect with fellow climbing enthusiasts over some local brews + free food.
Slow Fashion 101: How to Wear What You Buy and Buy What You’ll Wear | Monday, Jan. 29 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $15 | Learn about the principles of slow fashion + tips for getting more value out of your current wardrobe.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Learn How to Use Your Own Sewing Machine | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Knot and Needle, 3803 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank | $39.99 | Bring your sewing machine to learn how to use it + the best ways to care for it.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

100 BC! | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Hear music and stories from American guitar icons Bruce Forman and Pat Bergeson.
The Steel Wheels | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Hear tunes inspired by “the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains” where the band was formed.

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News Notes

Health

The Hamilton County Health Department has released the findings from the 2023 Public Health Survey. The census gathered information on health insurance + access to care, the top 10 major problems the community faced, mental health, and other topics to gauge the overall well-being of the county.

Traffic

Oak Street (between Palmetto Street and Fortwood Place) + the Barton/Georgia Avenues ramp to Riverfront Parkway will be closed now through Friday, Feb. 2 for sewer repairs and sidewalk rebuilding. Detours will be posted.

Biz

President and CEO of Siskin Children’s Institute Derek Bullard recently announced his retirement. Bullard has helped oversee “tremendous growth” since taking on the role in 2018, like expanding its services in Nashville. The organization is currently seeking his replacement. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Sports

UTC recently announced it has extended another five-year contract to Rusty Wright, head football coach for the Chattanooga Mocs. The extension adds another three years to the original pact, covering the 2024-2028 campaigns. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)

Listen

The community is invited to the 31st annual Simmons-O’Neal Memorial Concert on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Oakwood Baptist Church. This free concert will start at 3 p.m., commemorating the legacy of Edmonia Simmons + Everett O’Neal within Chattanooga’s music industry. (The Pulse)

Read

The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will welcome June Scobee Rodgers (widow of the Space Shuttle Challenger’s Commander Dick Scobee) on Monday, Feb. 12 for a book signing. You can meet Rodgers and have her sign a copy of “Silver Linings: My Life Before and After Challenger 7.”

Wellness

ICYMI, our latest edition of NOOGA Wellness in partnership with Erlanger features: nine (easy) ways to live healthier, local activities to try in 2024, Nooga’s best soup spots, and more. Subscribe (and never miss an issue).*

Tech

Check out UTC’s new wheels

UTC unveils its first autonomous vehicle for data-collecting

The vehicle is a research + development autonomous vehicle platform that was designed and manufactured by Hexagon | AutonomouStuff. | Photo provided by Coeo Media

Keep your eyes out for a new vehicle traveling through downtown Chattanooga, folks. UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) recently purchased its first autonomous vehicle to serve as a new data-gathering tool.

CUIP will deploy the vehicle along the MLK Smart Corridor + throughout downtown to gather real-time data on “interactions between other cars, cyclists, pedestrians, and other travelers.”

Note: A human driver will remain in the vehicle at all times.

The data collected will be used in efforts to address public safety and efficiency. Think: Smoother traffic flows, increased pedestrian safety, and monitored air quality and noise levels.

“This technology unlocks new understanding about how our city works and moves,” said Mina Sartipi, executive director of the UTC Research Institute and CUIP’s founding director. “Urban mobility is changing in a lot of ways and cities like Chattanooga owe it to ourselves to prepare for this future today.”

Curious about CUIP? Read more about its urban mobility research.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

For the fans of Totto Sushi & Grill, you may remember the all-you-can-eat sushi + hot bar that was last seen in 2020. Due to popular demand from customers, the NorthShore spot has brought back the lunchtime tradition. Now, you can eat all the sushi your heart desires (and what your stomach allows) for a set price.

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