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🏀 The boys are back
Chatt It Up Sports podcast being taped with 4 guys at a table with microphones and sports merch on the table.
“My favorite part of doing the Word with G was on Fridays when they would come in and we could just have fun and do radio the way I envisioned it for myself.” — Greg Larnerd. | Photo by “Chatt It Up Sports”
In the wake of local radio group Brewer Media selling two stations, including its ESPN affiliate, comes a new podcast with some familiar voices from the station. Enter: “Chatt It Up Sports.”

This audio and video podcast is co-hosted by Greg Larnerd, Chase Green, Malcolm “Miggie” Harris (you might recognize these three from their work with Brewer Media), and Garrett Tolley + produced by Joseph Guthrie. Motivated by the void ESPN left, these five friends are getting straight to business with sports talk.

“We are a melting pot of fandom in Chattanooga — there’s Georgia fans, Alabama fans, Tennessee fans, and it gets even more split with the NFL,” Green said. “We just want to help fill that void in a different avenue.”

What topics can you expect? From football on a national and local scale to men’s + women’s basketball, the Lookouts, and CFC, this podcast will keep you in the know of the sports world. You’ll even be able to hear from different coaches to get an insider perspective.

Green said that even though sports can often feel geared towards a male audience, they want to reach all types of listeners who have a passion for sports. “Chatt It Up Sports” will also bring on local business owners and CEOs, musicians, and other folks to talk about what’s happening in our community + to find niches that will engage and spread their audience.

Chatt It Up Sports crew on the Walnut Street Bridge

While it’s still in its early stages, Larnerd said a future goal is to hopefully collaborate with an ESPN affiliate station if it gets picked back up in Chattanooga.

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Photo by “Chatt It Up Sports”

“It’s five friends who really enjoy interacting with each other and genuinely love being around each other to talk about sports and life,” Larnerd said.

How can you tune it? Episodes will air on Monday mornings + there will be a live show on Thursdays around 7:30 p.m. from WaveLength Studios where listeners can chat with the hosts via the livestream comment section. Plus, you can access the podcast through all platforms.

Bonus: Want to meet the faces behind the voices? “Chatt It Up Sports” will be emceeing the Corporate Challenge Chattanooga team building event on Thursday, June 6-Saturday, June 8.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, March 22
Saturday, March 23
  • Open House Egg-stravaganza | Saturday, March 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Learn about ChattState and its programs while enjoying food trucks, a petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more.
  • 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.
Sunday, March 24
  • “Journey With Giovanny” | Sunday, March 24 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art’s Auditorium, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | See the premiere screening of this locally-made film about friendship + hear from the filmmakers in a panel discussion.
Monday, March 25
  • Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox | Monday, March 25 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $48.70-$112.20 | See this rotating musical group take the stage in the Scenic City to hear modern takes on vintage sounds like jazz and swing.
Tuesday, March 26
  • Future-Proof Your Supply Chain Lunch and Learn | Tuesday, March 26 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | UTC’s Campus, James R. Mapp Building, 311 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn about a complimentary, no-cost supply chain maturity assessment tool and how it can transform your business — lunch will be provided.
Saturday, March 30
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News Notes
 
Environment
  • The city + EPB’s Free Tree ReLeaf program will begin giving away 1,000 free trees tomorrow, March 23 at Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center. Folks living within EPB’s service area are eligible to receive two free trees or shrubs while supplies last.
Development
  • Construction materials for the Chattanooga Fire and Police Training Center’s new fire training tower will arrive at the end of April — allowing the $3 million structure to be complete by the fall. This project is replacing the 50-year-old tower that was demolished back in October. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
  • In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the Chattanooga Public Library’s fourth-floor makerspace, the community is invited to attend a Fiber Arts Bash tomorrow, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first event of the year-long celebration will feature workshops + classes hosted by local artists.
Pets
  • Due to kennels reaching maximum capacity, the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga has waived its adoption fees for all adult dogs now through Sunday, March 24. See adoptable dogs + fostering options.
Cause
  • The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is seeking donations for its annual Bacon and Boxers event on Thursday, April 4. You can donate men’s undergarments + basic hygiene products (think: deodorant, shaving cream, razors, etc.) in person at 822 McCallie Ave. or online through an Amazon Wish List.
Arts
  • The Chattanooga Ballet will soon present its rendition of “Sleeping Beauty” + “New Work” by Dwight Rhoden at UTC’s Fine Arts Center. Folks can get tickets for the Saturday, April 6 or Sunday, April 7 performances online or by calling 423-757-5580.
Open
  • Pet Paradise — a premium boarding, day camp, grooming, and dog training facility — recently opened its first resort in the Chattanooga area. Located at 5941 Elementary Way in nearby Collegedale, the space welcomes dogs + cats of all ages for services.
Tech
  • What if we told you your utility bills could cost less? Explore EPB’s Energy Assistance Programs that provide financial support (as in upwards of $650 a year) to Chattanoogans in need.*
Finance
  • If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine, it might be time for a balance transfer. For that, The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges on qualifying balance transfers.)*
 
 
Civic
 
Parks and advisory
NOOGAtoday | Parks + Outdoors Advisory Committee
We sat in on the first meeting of the new advisory board — find out what we learned. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Last month, we announced the volunteers appointed to serve in Chattanooga’s first Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee. Now, we’re shedding some light on their first meeting + what you can expect going forward.

Need-to-knows

  • Chair | Mayoral appointed Linda Moss Mines
  • Vice Chair | District 8 resident Shelby Meeks
  • Meetings | First Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. — location TBD (all meetings are open to the public)
To get the committee acquainted with what they will do, the city’s Director of Design + Neighborhood Connectivity Blythe Bailey walked them through updates on the revitalization of our skate park, located at 1801 Reggie White Blvd.

General skate park updates

  • Funding | $1 million secured + awaiting approval for an additional $2 million (vote to take place in the summer).
  • Time frame | Projected six months for construction.
  • Park factors | Poured-in-place concrete design, not a single-use park (think: dog park, recreational class space, etc.), area for food trucks + access from 20th Street.
 
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You get to read from us, but now you get to hear from us, too in our new collaboration with WUTC’s “Scenic Roots.” Have a listen to our first segment, featuring yours truly, and stay tuned for more (my lovely co-editor Kristen will be on next week).
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