Don’t let shopping for the mother figure in your life feel like a daunting task. Check out our favorite small biz items to show your appreciation for the mom(s) in your life.
For the nature lover
Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos. Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani. Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.
Accessorizing can be practical with wristlets and keychains from Avryn Co. Cori Rose Handmade offers earrings of all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Carry Courage has everything from bags to pouches and keychains.
For the foodie
These syrups and sets from ROOT23 will level up the cocktail + mocktail game. Adams Apple Co. offers spreads, jams, and relishes perfect for hosting a charcuterie party. Give the gift of energy with beans from 321 Coffee.
For the self care queen
Shop chic soap + shampoo bars from Parrotfish (they’re eco-friendly). Check out Roam & Ramble for hand soaps perfect for the kitchen sink. Gift a spa night with products from She Biology like the Heal Brown Sugar Scrub.
Ellen Skrmetti | Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $25 | See the comedian behind the viral sketch “If the Queen Died in the South” as she takes her jokes to the stage.
Friday, April 26
Fireworks Friday | Friday, April 26 | 7:15 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $6-$11 | Watch the Chattanooga Lookouts take on the Birmingham Barons + enjoy fireworks after the last inning.
Saturday, April 27
RC Airshow | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Summit Airfield, 4234 Old Woodland Dr., Ooltewah | $5 | Watch performances done by professional RC hobbyists and airline pilots from small to extra large remote control planes.
Crossroads Car & Bike Show | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Cir., Ringgold, GA | $0-$25 | See classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles at this show, benefitting the Crossroads Unity Family Park Project.
“Magical Movie Scores” | Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $35-$85 | Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies of the Vienna Light Orchestra, where timeless classics blend seamlessly with contemporary arrangements.
Music, Fashion, and Arts Festival | Saturday, April 27 | 4-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Civic Center, 701 Hooker Rd., Chattanooga | $40-$65 | This creative festival features 16 music performances, six live art exhibits, and a runway show with seven designer brands.
Movie Night at the Airport | Saturday, April 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Collegedale Airport, 5100 Bess Moore Rd., Apison | Free+ | See the Disney movie “Planes” right on the tarmac — bring a chair or blanket.
Reflection Riding — Luke Simmons & the Lovestruck | Saturday, April 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $30-$35 | Reflection Riding’s Campfire Concert series continues with Luke Simmons & the Lovestruck. Bring a blanket + enjoy an evening under the stars with s’mores, beer, burgers ‘n more. Kids 12 and under are free.*
Sunday, April 28
New Works in Process | Sunday, April 28 | 5-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$25 | Experience three new works by local artists in the theater’s residency program, from a one-man show to a live stage reading.
TVFCU has awarded $485,500 to local small businesses through grants and scholarships since 2018. | Photo provided by TVFCU
Get ready to leap with excitement, ‘cause TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant events are back for a seventh year of sparking local innovation.
Headlining the week is the Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition on Thursday, May 2, where five local finalists of community entrepreneurs + small businesses pitch their best business ideas to a crowd of fans and judges for a chance to win grants of up to $30,000.
Attendance is free, but seats are limited, so registration is required.
Cambridge Square, a commercial and residential complex in nearby Ooltewah, recently expanded with the construction of a new two-story building. Along with two boutique expansions, seven new shops are slated to open in the space by this summer. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Open
Bento Ya, a local restaurant serving up Shikoku regional cuisine, recently opened its doors in NorthShore at 111 Frazier Ave. Check out the menu to see dishes ranging from sushi rolls and bento boxes to oden bowls and gyoza.
Sports
Chattanooga Football Club announced its two elite youth teams (U13 + U14) will enter the MLS NEXT league in the 2025-2026 season. MLS Next aims to provide players with access to the “highest levels of competition” and training opportunities.
Theater
Scenic City Shakespeare will kick off its third season of Shakespeare in the Park on Friday, May 3. Folks can come out to Greenway Farms on Fridays and Saturdays in May to see a free double feature of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” + “The Comedy of Errors.”
Pets
East Ridge Animal Services is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation for its Empty the Shelters adoption event from Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 15. During this time, adoption fees will be waived for dogs + cats. See adoptable pets.
Eat
Next time you’re at a Chattanooga Lookouts game, you can now grab local business Seahorse Snacks’ Curveball Crunchies as your ballpark treat. Pick up a pack at the beer carts on the exterior concourse during home games.
Job
ArtsBuild is currently seeking someone to fill its director of development role. The position plays a “crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising initiatives.” Learn more + apply.
Edu
Before assuming the skilled trades industry isn’t the way to go, consider this: Skilled trades offers high-demand positions, rising wages, and plentiful job openings. See how a degree or certificate in the skilled trades can fast-track an adult to a steady career with great lifelong earning potential.*
Learn
Traveling abroad this summer? Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion method and TruAccent speech technology will have you speaking a new language confidently. Save 55% on a lifetime subscription.*
Get coffee the way you like it all around Chattanooga. | Photo provided by @culturecoffeecochatt
For richer or pour over, Chattanooga’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Check out these 40+ spots to get your fix.
Culture Coffee Co., 610 Georgia Ave. | Located right by UTC’s campus, this cozy spot freshly roasts its beans weekly and offers specialty lattes, traditional espresso drinks, and more. Bonus: UTC students get 10% off.
Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar, 814 Scenic Hwy. | Enjoy the company of someone special in a relaxed atmosphere while sipping on coffee, or try something stronger from its wine or cocktail menu. Afterward, you can walk around to the nearby Lookout Mountain overlooks.
Sourdough Cuppa Joe, 6707 Hixson Pk., Hixson | The name says it all with this shop known for its bread and coffee. Bonus: You can order NANA’s Frozen Custard — which closed in 2012, and this store has since partnered with the owners to ensure the flavors stay authentic.
For those who love listening to live music around town — our friends over at The Dark Roast will be hosting a benefit show tomorrow, April 26 at 6 p.m. The venue space (located inside Stone Cup Cafe) has been trying to raise funds to keep its shows going.
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