Important dates

• Preliminary rounds | March 15, 16, 21, 22 + 23
• Final round | Saturday, April 6

Applicant requirements

• Must have a minimum of three performing band members + at least one playing a live musical instrument
• Can have a DJ playing backtracks, but must have one other accompanying instrumentalist
• Must reside within 50 miles of the City of Chattanooga

How it works

• 50th Anniversary Antiques Show and Sale | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | The Read House, 107 W. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $15 | Shop from vendors selling paintings, furniture, jewelry, glassware, and more — ticket sales will benefit the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
• “Seven Guitars” | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $22-$27 | See the August Wilson play that is described as a “bawdy comedy, part dark elegy, and part mystery” — for mature audiences.
• Dine Nashville: The Music City Way | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, March 3 | Throughout Nashville | Cost of purchase | Experience Nashville’s diverse food scene through collaborative chef experiences, cocktail specials, Restaurant Week, and deals and discounts.*

• Volunteer Day | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bird Fork Farm, 261 Lewis Cross Rd., Dunlap | Free, RSVP | Spend the afternoon volunteering on Bird Fork Farm — bring your own gloves, water bottles, closed-toe shoes, and lunch.
• Open Studios: February | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 3-5 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St., Chattanooga | Free | Meet this month’s artists in residency + learn about their work.

• Artful Yoga | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy an art-inspired yoga practice led by instructor Ashley Snider — bring your own yoga mat.
• Bushcraft Series: Land Navigation | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Greenway Farms, 3008 Hammil Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn essential outdoor skills to help build a greater connection and sense of confidence when enjoying nature.

• Introduction to Chi Gong | Monday, Feb. 19 | 6-7:15 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Learn about this form of meditative exercise that combines physical movement + mindful breathing to help increase your energy, improve balance, and relieve stress.
• Monday Night Blues Jam | Monday, Feb. 19 | 8-10 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your evening listening to blues tunes from Robin Baker Blues Band.

• Now that early voting is in full swing for the Tuesday, March 5 Presidential Preference Primary + County Primaries, the Hamilton County Election Commission is looking for poll officials for election day. Volunteers will be needed starting at 7 a.m. and until polling closes. Learn how to help.

• Beginning Monday, Feb. 19, the intersection of Weldon Drive and Ringgold Road will be closed for Tally Construction crews to install storm drainage pipes. Detour signs will be posted to redirect traffic to Wimberly Lane and Old Ringgold Road + installation is expected to be complete by Friday, Feb. 23. (Chattanoogan.com)

• After 60+ years of business, Longhorn Restaurant announced in a Facebook post that it be closing its doors on Friday, Feb. 23. Until then, folks can still enjoy this NorthShore spot during its normal hours, but will be operating on a cash-only basis.

• In honor of Black History Month, the Urban League of Greater has launched a month-long programming schedule. All events are free (pre-registration encouraged) + the next program will be a Youth Leadership Symposium on Monday, Feb. 19 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

• Nominations are now open for Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Chattanooga Class of 2025. This 10-month professional development program (that takes place from August through May) will select up to 45 area leaders. Learn more + nominate online.

• Easy Bistro & Bar will welcome Maryville-based chef Trevor Stockton to take over several dishes on its menu on Wednesday, Feb. 28. To give you a taste — you can expect braised veal on the course list. While this event is open to everyone, reservations are recommended.

• The Rotaract Club of Chattanooga has announced it will host a flagship Chattanooga Pickleball Classic on Saturday, May 18. The fundraising event will feature three competitions + benefit the Chambliss Center for Children. Start planning your team.