Total solar eclipse

How to watch

• Find your nearest DarkSite by using a light pollution map. If you’re using a resource that lists Bortle values, you’ll want to find a place tracking five or lower in order to track meteor showers.
• Join up with The Barnard Astrological Society. They might have telescopes and other equipment to help you get a good view.
• Up for a road trip? Consider visiting one of the cities that are in the path of totality. We’d love to visit San Antonio, TX — our friends at SATXtoday can help make your visit extra fun.

• “Jagged Little Pill” | Wednesday, March 27-Thursday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $49.45-$96.40 | See a Broadway production based on Alanis Morissette’s music and centered around a “perfectly imperfect American family” — recommended for those 14 and up.

• “VIVID: A Fresh Take” | Thursday, March 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | See the unveiling of several of the museum’s recent acquisitions of contemporary art.

• Family Learning Workshop | Friday, March 29 | 5-7 p.m. | East Chattanooga Community Center, 2409 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This workshop is for kiddos ages 2-8 to enjoy hands-on learning experiences.
• BIAS | Friday, March 29 | Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum, 206 W. Main St., Chattanooga | 7 p.m. | $20-$45 | See “The Voice” star perform in his hometown — all ticket proceeds will benefit Songbirds’ Guitars for Kids program.

• Warner Park Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Warner Park, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring the kids (ages 11 and under) to hunt for thousands of hidden eggs + enjoy games, live music, and food vendors.
• The Great Adult Egg Hunt and Hoppy Hour | Saturday, March 30 | 1-5 p.m. | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., Chattanooga | $7-$10 | Adults will join in on the egg hunt fun + end the afternoon with a “hoppy” hour at 43 Station St.

• S&M Convenience has opened its doors in the East Brainerd area. The 4,500-sqft store (located at 2302 Jenkins Rd.) will offer items from food and beer to automotive and hardware goods + is operated by the Patel family who owns other convenience stores in the Greater Chattanooga area. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Officials recently broke ground on the CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia in nearby Ringgold. The development will bring a 64 in-patient bed hospital to the area in replacement of the Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe. The facility is projected to start taking patients in December 2025. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Eastbound traffic on McCallie Avenue (within the 1100 block) will shift periodically into the center lane now through Tuesday, Dec. 10 for building demolition and construction. Note: The eastbound bike lane + sidewalk will also be closed — a protected pedestrian and bike path will be constructed.

• Riverfront sports bar Parkway Pourhouse has been nominated as the Tennessee state finalist for the Atlanta Braves’ “Best Bar in Braves Country” competition. The winning bar will receive a neon sign, swag, and watch-party opportunities with the Braves. Folks can vote until tonight, March 27 at 11:59 p.m.

• In observation of the Easter holiday, CARTA will halt its fixed route, St. Elmo Incline shuttle + Care-A-Van services on Sunday, March 31. The downtown shuttle will operate from 9:30 a.m. through 8:30 p.m.

• UTC will partner with Blood Assurance for a Bloodanooga drive on Monday, April 1 + Tuesday, April 2. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., residents can donate blood at the University Center’s Tennessee Room. Bonus: Donors get free food, swag, and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.

• EPB has chosen the 10 local artists who will complete the final side of the East 10th Street Substation. All artworks will represent the theme “The Magic of Unity” + will be unveiled in June. Fun fact: Four of the artists also worked on the third side of the building last year. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Top-500 Chattanooga firm JHM Certified Public Accountants announced its merger with the CPA firm Harting, Bishop & Arrendale earlier this month. Learn more about the Southeast expansion.*

• This is what we call medicine on the move. Cempa Community Care’s Mobile Health Clinic is rolling into an area near you starting Monday, April 1. See the Mobile Mondays Schedule to find out where you can get mobile primary, diagnostic, HIV care + more.*

• So, you’re planning an event. With our self-service advertising options, you can create some buzz in Chattanooga + make sure people show up. Psst… Your listing could be featured in this newsletter in as little as two days. Rack in the RSVPs.

• When we announced that Pizzeria Cortile was the winner of our pizza bracket competition, we mistakenly wrote the spot was located in NorthShore. While folks can visit its food truck pop-up on Hanover Street on Fridays + Saturdays, the shop’s main location is in Red Bank at 4400 Dayton Blvd.