• National leadership | Guiding the tech world with breakthroughs in quantum data like long-distance distribution, connecting diverse technologies + commercializing the supply chain.
• Innovation | Enhancing energy security by studying and executing novel quantum + digital technologies, creating a grid system that is resilient, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and cyber-secure.
• Workforce development | Supporting current and future quantum economies through partnerships in East Tennessee — from K-12th grade to higher education within colleges + businesses.
• Economic development | Turning quantum technology into commercialized products over the next 10 years, with East Tennessee capitalizing on investment + creating new companies.

• Introduction to Podcasting | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Test out your podcast voice while learning how to record, edit + publish your own episodes without high-end equipment.

• Learn Complex Embroidery Stitches | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Knot & Needle, 3803 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank | $39.99 | Build on your embroidery skills by creating compounded designs to elevate your clothes.
• 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.

• Chattanooga Boat Show | Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $6-$25 | Get ready for a boatload of fun with deals on accessories, vendors + a chance to get your boating license.
• Chattanooga Euchre Club | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring your A-game + competitive spirit for an evening of friendly card battles, craft brews, and great company.
• Etta May | Thursday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 3 | Times vary | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Prepare to laugh at this 18+ clean-comedy set with an American Comedy Awards “Comic of the Year” winner.

• BHM: Night Market | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop The Chattery’s second Night Market to celebrate Black History Month with local Black business owners + vendors.

• Stanley Quencher | $45 | The internet’s favorite tumbler
• Owala FreeSip | $37.99 | Patented straw design to sip upright
• Owala Tumbler | $37.99 | Car cup-holder friendly
• Hydro Flask Tumbler | $44.95 | Flexible straw + dishwasher safe

• The public is invited to the Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council’s roundtable regarding the South Broad Project on Thursday, Feb. 1. The discussion will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Collegedale Commons and will include members of the Chattanooga Lookouts Ownership Group, land developers + site representatives. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Speaking of South Broad, a final deal has been struck in regards to financing the $120 million multi-use stadium. Pending approval, $32 million of the proposed $40 million will be loaned to the Chattanooga Lookouts + landowners, who will also take full responsibility of any costs over $112 million.

• The W Road will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 31 + Thursday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduled general maintenance, repairing the lower gate, and roadway striping. Residents who live on the W Road will have access to and from their homes but may experience some delays. (Local 3)

• Parkridge Medical Center has announced a $72 million hospital expansion project. Notably, the project will include a new patient tower with additional critical care + inpatient rooms. The expansion is slated for completion in 2026. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Medal of Honor recipient + Signal Mountain resident Capt. Larry Taylor died at the age of 81 on Sunday, Jan. 28. The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will share funeral arrangements + local events honoring Taylor in the coming days. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Half-price admission for college students, faculty, and staff to visit the Tennessee Aquarium + IMAX Theater will return in February. Folks will need to bring their college ID, transcript, or paystub to the aquarium’s Riverplace ticketing center to receive the discount.

• In case you missed it, tomorrow, Jan. 31 is the final day to apply for Barking Leg Theater’s Works In Process residency program. Performance artists can learn more + submit their applications online.

• The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host its 20th annual Friends of Scouting luncheon + fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The organization will welcome 12-year NFL player and Emmy Award-winning analyst Joe Theismann as its keynote speaker.

Winner: “Heron running on water at the Chickamauga Dam” — Ben S.