Plus, The Chattanooga Cookie has closed.
 
02.28.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

69º | 79% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 6:35 p.m.
 

👟 Off to the races

Gear up for the ninth annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Marathon
Folks ranging from ages 1-82 are participating in this year’s races. | Photo by Dan Henry via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
It’s officially Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon weekend, folks. Chattanooga Sports + Erlanger are set to host the ninth annual event from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3.

As the Scenic City gets ready to welcome the anticipated 4,000 participants, we’re here to share the need-to-know information if you’re looking to join in on the fun or avoid the crowds.

The event

Folks will gather at the First Horizon Pavilion for the races + the EXPO experience. The EXPO is the central hub for runners and spectators where over 25 vendors will be set up. Pro tip: Head here if you want to pick up event merch.

The races + schedule

  • Saturday, March 2 | 5K | 9 a.m. start time
  • Saturday, March 2 | Kids Fun Run | 11 a.m. start time
  • Sunday, March 3 | Marathon, Half Maraton + Team Relay | 7:30 a.m. start time
Registration is open online + folks can register at the First Horizon Pavilion on Friday, March 1 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. if spots are still available.

NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Marathon

Cheer on this year’s participants at various spots along the race course.

|

Photo by Dan Henry provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

The course + traffic

Runners will take a scenic route along the Tennessee River through downtown Chattanooga. If you’re looking to cheer on the runners, the course map shows the race route + what streets will be highly impacted during the event.

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you’ll want to especially avoid areas near the First Horizon Pavillion. Other areas include:
  • Market/Main Street
  • Market/20th Street
  • East MLK Boulevard
  • Riverfront Parkway/Lindsay Street
  • Bailey Avenue/Holtzclaw Avenue
Note: All roads should be reopened no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.
Asked

Are you participating in the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon?
A. Yes, I’m running in one of the races
B. No, but I’ll be cheering someone on
C. Not this year, but I have participated in the past
D. No, I’ve never participated before
Let us know
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 28
  • Flogging Molly | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 8:30-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $58.02 | The seven-piece “Celtic-punk” band will perform during their “Road to Rebellion” tour alongside Amigo The Devil + Gen and The Degenerates.
  • Lantern Making Playshop - Light Up Chatt Parade | Wednesday, Feb. 28-Wednesday, March 20 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | Make your own LED lantern or hat at one of five free workshops ahead of the Light Up Chatt Parade on Saturday, March 23. Supplies + instructions are provided, but registration is requested.*
Thursday, Feb. 29
  • Art Health & Climate Justice | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Come out for an immersive experience that will “explore the intersection of art and climate justice as it impacts communities of color.”
  • Purre Barre x Love, Eros | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6:30-7:20 p.m. | Love, Eros, 45 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Enjoy a pop-up barre class + bubbles and a Love, EROS experience afterward — RSVP by emailing northshore@purebarre.com.
Friday, March 1
  • First Friday | Friday, March 1 | 6-8 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | See new works in the gallery, open studios, and live demos + shop from a mini market.
  • “Dragons Love Tacos” | Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 3 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $10-$13 | See a local production about this mythical creature’s favorite food.
Saturday, March 2
  • Five is a Vibe | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sleepyhead Coffee, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate this local coffee shop’s fifth birthday with a market, coffee, mocktails, and more festive fun.
  • Steven Curtis Chapman | Saturday, March 2 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $44.10-$85.95 | The American contemporary singer-songwriter will hit the stage during his “Still” tour.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
Eat

5 tasty meals to try this week
A family cooking dinner together in a kitchen.
From chicken and seafood to vegetarian meals, Food City has recipes for all taste buds. | Photo by August de Richelieu via Pexels
Need some cooking inspiration? Food City has countless recipes to help make meal planning easy and dinner delicious.

Here’s what’s on our menu this week:
Pro tip: Add recipes to your Food City Meal Planner to stay organized and make grocery shopping easier.^
More recipes to bookmark
^This content is created by our Client Success Team. Learn how we can create engaging campaigns promoting your brand, or purchase a-la-carte advertising.
News Notes
Development
  • City officials are seeking $20 million from the US Department of Transportation for a trail expansion. If approved, the expansion would extend the Alton Park Connector trail 2.4 miles (from West 33rd Street to Clifton Hills Elementary School) to connect South Chattanooga residents to more transportation access. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Closed
  • NorthShore bakery The Chattanooga Cookie has permanently closed its doors at 20 Cherokee Blvd. “We’ve made Chattanooga’s NorthShore a sweeter place and now it’s time for us to go off into that big bakery in the sky,” said the owners in a farewell post.
Traffic
  • The W Road will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for roadway inspections. Drivers should use Roberts Mill Road + Signal Mountain Boulevard/Taft Highway to leave or access Signal Mountain during the closure.
Civic
  • The City of Lakesite has launched a new official website for its residents. Changes include notification options, downloading events directly to personal calendars, and having access to commission meeting agenda + minutes via the same webpage.
Community
  • CPD will be hosting its 2024 Spring Community Police Academy every Thursday from March 21 to May 16 at the Police Services Center. This free academy will give attendees an immersive experience + an inside look at CPD’s jobs. Apply by Monday, March 11.
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Red Wolves, the USL + ESPN have entered a new agreement, making all of the team’s matches available on ESPN platforms beginning this season. Additionally, the network will be the exclusive home of the inaugural League One cup competition.
Edu
  • ChattState will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in honor of the grand opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center. The $21.7 million center is open to students for various studies, from industrial electricity to medical assisting.
Try This
  • Looking to get a photo with the Easter Bunny? Beginning on Friday, March 1, you can hop on over to Hamilton Place Mall to snag their photos. Bonus: Have a furry friend? Pet photos are available every Monday during the season. Make your reservation.
Health
  • Have you heard of STEP TN? See how Cempa Community Care’s Syringe Trade & Education Program (STEP TN) reduces the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other blood-borne infections, while providing safe disposal of needles and syringes.*
Finance
 
Try This

☔ Grab your umbrellas

Rainy day activities in Chattanooga
the side of a pyramid-shaped glass roof and a rainbow in the background, with buildings around.
The rain won’t keep us from having fun in the Scenic City. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
We’ve enjoyed the last couple of days of sunshine, but it looks like a lot of rain is back in the forecast for Chattanooga.

Whether you call yourself an outdoor enthusiast or just don’t know how to spend the day when the weather is bad, we’re here to help with 20+ activities for a rainy day.

The Chattery | Spend a rainy afternoon or evening taking a class with The Chattery — workshops range from hand lettering to photography, soap making, and more.

Naughty Cat Cafe | Sip on a good cup of coffee while cuddling and playing with some of the 30+ cats — all of which are available for adoption.

Tennessee Aquarium | Take a tour of the River + Ocean Journey buildings, and if you can’t get enough of the aquarium’s furry and finned friends, head over to watch a film on the big screen at the IMAX theater.
20+ other rainy day activities
The Buy

The Buy 2.28.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Your must-have Stanley Quencher accessory (yes, water bottle accessories are a thing). There are straw cover caps, personalized name plates, water bottle carrier bags, and even a snack bowl that fits around your Stanley.
Share NOOGAtoday
 
ReferralGIF1-NOOGA.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_19}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_19}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
City Editor Kristen standing in front of a bridge and river.

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
As much as I love getting out and about in Chattanooga, when it’s raining as much as this week’s forecast predicts, there’s nothing I love more than grabbing a to-go order of saag paneer or tikka masala from Sitar Indian Cuisine and staying in. I think I’ve just figured out my dinner plans.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY