Plus, Tivoli Theatre Foundation receives $400,000.
 
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85º | 6% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. | Sunset 8:14 p.m.

 
Class is in Session(s)
NOOGAtoday | Sessions
From left to right: YGTUT, Rachel Blackmon, and Nicholas Edward Williams. | Photos provided by TEDxChattanooga
The second installment of TEDxChattanooga’s Sessions will return on Thursday, April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Barking Legs Theater.

In case you missed it, Sessions is a music-centered event that showcases local musicians where they will perform in an intimate listening-room environment + share their thoughts on the event theme.

This year’s theme is “Carry On” — which is TEDxChattanooga’s larger theme for all 2024 events. During Sessions, the three musicians will dive into what carrying on means to them through song and prose.

Speaking of the musicians, here’s who will be performing at this year’s event:

YGTUT
This rapper, singer, and record producer was born and raised in Chattanooga. You may recognize him from the artist collective TheHouse he formed alongside Chattanooga native Isaiah Rashad.

Rachel Blackmon
Blackmon is a singer, songwriter, violinist, and aspiring multi-instrumentalist. She is a member of the band As Isaac + has traveled around the world playing music for the past 12 years.

Nicholas Edward Williams
Williams is a multi-instrumentalist + storyteller dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving songs and styles from the past (think: ragtime, Piedmont blues, traditional folk, etc.). Williams has spent the last 15 years touring the world and playing his music.

Excited to hear from this year’s performers? You can grab your tickets online. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. + alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Bonus: Nonprofit professionals, students, or musicians can receive 50% off their ticket by inquiring via email (a discount code will be sent to use at checkout).
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, April 16
  • Chattanooga Burger Week | Tuesday, April 16-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Participating restaurants, Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Try out $7 burger deals at various local restaurants + have the opportunity to win prizes.
Wednesday, April 17
  • Chattanooga Market | Wednesday, April 17 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Medical Mall, 979 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get your Chattanooga Market fix with a smaller version of the popular downtown market.
Thursday, April 18
  • Business Brews | Thursday, April 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Expand your personal network while enjoying two-for-one drink specials, a popcorn bar, and themed trivia.
  • Casting Crowns | Thursday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $59.70-$221.95 | This Grammy Award-winning band will play a variety of their hit songs on their “20th Anniversary” tour.
Friday, April 19
  • Spring Plant Sale & Festival | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop the farm’s annual plant sale while enjoying local vendors, live music, activities for the kiddos, food trucks, and more.
  • Girls’ Game Night | Friday, April 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $15 | Join The Girls Chattanooga for an evening of games and good company — your first drink is included with your ticket.
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10 Vrbos so amazing, they won 2024’s “Vacation Rentals of the Year”
The Paradise Found Vrbo in Florida, seen from the back with its expansive pool, palm tress, and outdoor living room.
Yes, all of these incredible houses are available to book. | Photo of Paradise Found via Vrbo
Vrbo released this year’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year, and we can’t stop looking at these incredible homes.

Ranging from $711 to $4,750 a night and built to accommodate a crowd, these Vrbos were made to host the next big family vacation or group trip.

Sedona, AZ: Palatial Paradise Estate
  • Heated infinity pool, game room, outdoor fireplace
Sand Lake, MI: Sandy Lakehouse
  • Pickleball court, bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Casa Acantilado
  • Ocean-view bedrooms, cliffside sauna, hot tub
 
News Notes
 
Development
  • The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has awarded the Tivoli Theatre Foundation $400,000 through its Tennessee Historic Development Grants. The funds will go towards the ongoing restoration of the Tivoli Theatre. Stay tuned for more updates on the project in a future newsletter.
Announced
  • The St. Elmo location of Clumpies Ice Cream Co. will be temporarily closed for renovations now through Wednesday, April 24. You can still get your sweet treat fix during its “Patio Pop Up” on Friday, April 19 + Saturday, April 20 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., or at its other locations.
Tech
  • UTC will kick off a three-part weekly “Quantum Advantage” speaker series tomorrow, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. with Dr. Joe Lukens, who formerly worked with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The series is in tandem with six weeks of learning to observe World Quantum Day. See the livestreams. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Cause
  • In case you missed it, local nonprofit The Caring Place recently opened its new Family Food Market at 2400 Bower Ln. SE in nearby Cleveland. This pantry will allow residents to come in and choose what goods they need and want. Find out how to get access.
Biz
  • The Tennessee Nonprofit Network is seeking input from local nonprofits and organizations statewide to “inform recommendations to improve Tennessee’s reimbursement process for state grants.” Folks can complete an online survey now through Friday, May 17.
Community
  • Did you watch the solar eclipse and now don’t know what to do with your glasses? The Collegedale Public Library is currently accepting used eyewear to recycle for the October South American solar eclipse. Just head to 9318 Apison Pk. and staff will send them off to be refurbished.
Arts
  • CHA Art Space, the modular exhibit within the Chattanooga Airport, has announced its newest exhibition “UNFOLD.” Curated by local artist Carrie Pendergrass, you can see works from 14 local and regional artists + their interpretation of unfolding. The installation will be on display now through July. (Chattanoogan.com)
 
 
Arts
 
📸 For the John Lennon fans
NOOGAtoday | May Pang standing next to her exhibit poster in a gallery.
See the way May Pang saw John Lennon in this two-day exhibition. | Photo provided by ArtsBuild
For two days only, folks in the Chattanooga area can see and purchase photographs by May Pang — a former music executive and writer who was John Lennon’s lover and companion during the infamous “Lost Weekend” era from 1973-1975.

During this time, Pang took a series of candid photos of Lennon that will be on display at ArtsBuild on Tuesday, April 23 + Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pang will also be in attendance to meet customers and tell the stories behind the collection.

Bonus: “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang” coincides with the recent release of a documentary film depicting Pang and Lennon’s love story.

The public can enjoy the exhibition and meet and greet for free + a portion of funds from the photograph sales will go to benefit ArtsBuild.
 
The Buy
 
This sleek outdoor side table that doubles as a cooler, perfect for the warmer days ahead. Pop the top off to reveal ice and your refreshing beverage of choice.
 
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The Wrap
 
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