Live music

Food and drink

Community gatherings

• Watercolor & Mindfulness | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $33.85 | Learn how to cultivate your own introspective art practice by using watercolor paints + mindfulness techniques.

• Sessions | Thursday, April 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $14 | Hear three local artists speak on the theme “Carry On” + perform songs.

• Danae Hays | Friday, April 26 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $43.55-$64.50 | See this comedian, podcaster, and TikTok star take the stage on her “The First Time” tour.
• Hot In Herre | Friday, April 26 | 9-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $26.19 | Dance the night away to your favorite hits from the 2000s.

• Party for the Planet | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Locations vary, Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join the Chattanooga Zoo + Reflection Riding for a three-part service project on both properties.
• Chattanooga Market | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for the opening weekend of this beloved market.
• Garden Party Market | Saturday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 20+ vendors, enjoy lunch and drinks, win prizes, and listen to live music.

🥁 Drumroll, please

• Live United, Not Divided | Cempa Community Care Foundation, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
• Innovation in Action | KelCurt Foundation, LIFT Youth Center, Inc., The Company Lab
• Volunteer of the Year | Samantha Maragnano, Carolyn Perry, Donna Christian-Lowe, Stacey Keating
• Nonprofit Leader of the Year | Deb Socia, Rae Young Bond, Rachel Gammon, Martina Guilfoil
• Nonprofit Organization of the Year | AIM Center, CHATT Foundation, La Paz Chattanooga, Creative Discovery Museum

• Volkswagen Chattanooga workers, with a 73% majority, recently voted to unionize under United Auto Workers. This marks a first-time win in the South outside of the “Big Three” automakers — General Motors, the Ford Motor Co. + Chrysler — for the 3,600 employees at Volkswagen. (The Pulse)

• River City Co. has revealed the two new banners for the Riverfront and NorthShore Districts. Artist Jason Fouts highlights the lively activity on the Riverwalk, while artist Carolyn Muller showcases staples like the Coolidge Park Carousel and Cardboard Hill. (Chattanoogan.com)

• You all ate your way through the Scenic City one patty at a time during Chattanooga Burger Week. Now, it’s time to cast your vote on which local spot has the best burger. Submit your favorite by today, April 24 at 11:59 p.m. + stay tuned for the winning announcement tomorrow, April 25.

• UTC has appointed Tim Gritten as dean of the university’s library. Gritten, who was the executive director of the library and special collections at Texas A&M University-San Antonio will begin his role in July. He succeeds Theresa Liedtka, who has been the dean since 2004. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)

• In case you missed it, the Chattanooga Public Library, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, has free formal wear for residents to shop from the racks for prom season. Teens can stop by Eastgate, Northgate + Downtown branches until Tuesday, April 30 to find dresses, suits, and more.

• Girls Inc. of Chattanooga will host its UnBought and UnBossed Sneaker Gala on Saturday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The evening will feature a silent auction and luncheon + recognition of four women within the community during the presentation of the Sole Awards. Get tickets online.

• The City of East Ridge is inviting residents and their mother figures to its annual Mother’s Day Tea Party on Saturday, April 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Ridge Community Center. Note: Registration is required + you must donate a non-perishable food item to the food pantry.

• NewTerra Compost is helping Noogans divert hundreds of pounds of food scraps from landfills every year thanks to its curbside pickup program. Learn more + try a month free.*

• Are you a veteran or a spouse or dependent of a veteran? UTC received gold designation status as a military and military spouse-friendly school. See what that means + why it’s important for our vets and their families.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*