What to know

• TSA | According to the Chattanooga Airport’s website, it takes ~10 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~20 minutes during peak hours (5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday).
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Tailwind Concessions after clearing the security checkpoint or snag some extra jet fuel at CoPilot Coffee — we heard the peanut butter cup latte shouldn’t be overlooked.
• Reminder | By May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.
  

Top Flights

• Atlanta, GA | Delta | Daily | Various times
• Charlotte, NC | American | Daily | Various times
• Chicago, IL | United | Daily | Various times
• Dallas, TX | American Eagle (regional brand of American) | Sunday-Friday | Various times

• Drawing Realistic Birds | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $33.85 | Get a step-by-step process to draw more realistic birds, with a focus on drawing a wren.

• Spring Workshop: Bike Maintenance and Fitting 101 | Thursday, March 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn bicycle maintenance 101 and how to fit your own bike with the White Oak Bicycle Club.
• St. Paul & The Broken Bones | Thursday, March 21 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $47.05-$80.52 | See this eight-piece band on their “Half the City” 10th-anniversary tour.

• Meacham Writer’s Workshop: Evening Readings | Friday, March 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St., Chattanooga | Free | Hear readings from Paul Luikart, KB Ballentine, Earl Braggs, and Christina Catherine Martinez in an intimate studio setting.
• KIC Nights | Friday, March 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Dress in your brightest neon to celebrate the first night of this new series featuring food trucks, vendors, and DJ Dolla Bill.

• Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, March 23 | 12-6 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | $0-$50 | This festival is back for its second year with more than 20 of Tennessee’s most popular food trucks and 25+ beer vendors.
• 2024 Chattanooga Persian Nowruz (New Year) Celebration | Saturday, March 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $0-$50 | Ring in the Persian New Year with dinner, a special presentation, and a dance party.

• Exclusive support and transfer student advisors
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• A new residential subdivision is underway at Coosa Mill. The 50-unit apartment site, developed by Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, aims to “provide more affordable housing for moderate-income families” + is part of the ~1,000 planned townhomes and apartments to be built in the area. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• ArtsBuild is currently seeking college students and recent graduates for its Opportunity Fellows program. Fellows will participate in a 10-week, part-time paid work experience from May through July. Note: Applications will close on Monday, April 29 at 3 p.m.

• Boyd-Buchanan School recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its new Performing Arts Center. The space will “serve as a hub for creativity, innovation, and cultural enrichment” + includes additional classrooms, office spaces, and a fully equipped auditorium.

• Erlanger recently received $75,000 from the ALS Association to support its multi-disciplinary ALS clinic. The funds will be used to obtain necessary medical equipment and adaptive technology + expand access to treatments for patients.

• The American Red Cross Southeast Tennessee Chapter will host its Heroes Luncheon on Tuesday, April 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Westin hotel. The event honors + celebrates local community heroes and raises funds to support the organization. Get your tickets.

• Jfest has announced two new options for folks interested in attending the event on Saturday, May 18. Stage front access wristbands or family packs (which include two general admission + two kid’s wristbands) are now available. Note: This wristband allows the wearer to exit and re-enter the festival grounds.

• The Steam, Chattanooga’s new professional fast-pitch softball team, will kick off its inaugural season on Wednesday, June 19. The team will play a six-week, 25+ game schedule at Frost Stadium in Warner Park for the Scenic City Pro Cup + will host three other professional teams for the event.

• Pro tip: Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate your monthly payments.*

• It’s the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Shop deals like 30% off a Bose bluetooth speaker and 30% off women’s high-waist workout leggings.*

• Look for clues on WaterWays’ Instagram page — general locations will be announced on Friday, March 22 + hints will be posted via stories throughout the week.
• Explore a watershed to find the painted rock + the number on the back — let WaterWays know you found the rock by calling, emailing, or sending a DM.
• Return the rock to the Gear Closest (located at 305 Signal Mountain Rd.) by Wednesday, April 3 at 5 p.m.
• Want an extra chance at prizes? Share your findings on Instagram + tag @mywaterways.