Bask-et in the sun

• A good book | Reading while laying on a picnic blanket or grassy patch just hits different — snag something off the shelves at Winder Binder, Allgood’s Used Books and Coffee, or the Chattanooga Public Library.
• A refreshing drink | Whether it’s a coffee, tea, or juice — you’ll need something to stay hydrated. We recommend stopping in to Southern Squeeze for a bottle (Editor Haley swears by the Rhinestone Cowboy).
• All of the snacks | You can’t forget the best part of a picnic, the food. If you’re looking to make a snack from scratch, stop by our local markets for ingredients — or if a prepared snack is more your speed, check out Bleu Fox Cheese Shop (word on the cheese block is that they have a picnic special).

Destination is key

• Coolidge Park | Overlooks the Tennessee River
• Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | Features giant works of art
• Chester Frost Park | Lakeside views with picnic tables
• East Lake Park | Neighborly park views with a fountain

Takin’ it easy

• The Picnic Society | Choose your adventure of a luxury picnic for any occasion, starting at $275.
• Picnic by the River | Enjoy the relaxing thought of having everything provided + set up for you at Coolidge or Riverfront Parks for $200 an hour.
• Scenic City Picnics | Chattanooga’s first luxury picnic company will help you make those afternoon plans, with packages starting at $175.

• Challenging Conversations: Tools For Navigation | Tuesday, April 9 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $17.85 | Build your communication skill set, both personally + professionally, with fun and challenging activities that allow you to self reflect.
• Et Cetera | Tuesday, April 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Hear this band explore anything from rock and funk to jazz and blues while enjoying grandma-style pizza + deals on pints.
• Community Yoga | Tuesday, April 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Sculpture Fields, 800 Polk St., Chattanooga | $10 donation | Stretch your mind and body in nature during this class with Outshine Adventures & Yoga — bring your own mat + water bottle.
• Lookouts Opening Day | Tuesday, April 9 | 7:15-10:30 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $10-$14 | Baseball is back — join the Lookouts for Opening Day and celebrate all weekend long.*

• Prakash Wright Trio: Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, April 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10 | Enjoy an evening of music by this notable pianist accompanied by a band.

• Learn to Block Print Daffodil Tea Towels Class | Thursday, April 11 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Knot & Needle, 3803 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank | $59.99 | Learn the art of designing and hand-carving rubber blocks to produce stunning two-color prints.

• Gimme Gimme Disco | Friday, April 12 | 9 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $26.19-$52.97 | “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” — with another disco night dedicated to ABBA originals.

• Hamilton County Schools recently announced several changes to its district leadership team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Think: learning community superintendents, principals, a charter school coordinator + a human resources business partner. Meet the new faces behind the school system.

• Folks can now enjoy a passive park on the McDonald Farm property in nearby Sale Creek. Covering 50 acres of the homestead, the park will preserve the farm’s natural beauty while offering a space for the community + school trips for students to learn about farm animals and the site’s history.

• Speaking of the Lookouts’ opening day, residents who are Chattanooga Public Library cardholders can now get passes to all home games for the 2024 season through the library’s Family Pass program. Passes can be checked out for two adults + two children from the downtown branch on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• The SoundCorps Board of Directors have announced that Founder and Executive Director Stratton Tingle will step down from his position after nearly a decade of leading the nonprofit. SoundCorps is actively seeking to fill the role + Tingle will continue to support the team throughout the transition.

• Want to avoid large sums of college debt? Save money by completing the first two years of college at ChattState — or earn a fast-track, hands-on learning certificate in the skilled trades industry for a high-demand career with great lifelong earning potential (plus little to no debt).*

• Career shopping? EPB is hiring engineers, customer service reps, technicians, and more. See jobs + apply.*

• Psst — When’s the last time you replaced your bath mat? Our favorite memory foam bath mat is on sale through the weekend.*

• Live shows from local acts like Brandon Davis, The Afternooners, Cuatro Cinco, and Jessica Nicole Brown
• A Kids Zone with local mascots, face painting, and more
• A Flame and Flavor VIP section — stay tuned on how you could secure a spot.
• The big showdown on a 90-ft turf track