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Volunteering can be as easy as leaving donations out on your porch for pick up. | Photo provided by PORCH Communities
Meet PORCH Communities, a grassroots organization that is working to fight food insecurity through neighbors helping neighbors. Founded by Christine Cotton in Chapel Hill, NC in 2010, the organization has now expanded across 10 states.

PORCH works with volunteers to host monthly neighborhood food drives to gather non-perishable items + money to be donated to local food pantries.

Fun fact: In 2023, the organization generated 1.3 million pounds of food donations + worked with 2,000 volunteers.

Anne Rico, who participated in PORCH while living in Atlanta, recently moved to the Scenic City and has kickstarted PORCH Chattanooga — the organization’s first expansion into Tennessee.

“I wanted to start a chapter here in Chattanooga,” Rico said. “I thought people in Chattanooga would welcome it and would love to give their time and resources.”

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“PORCH Communities is happy to add PORCH Chattanooga to our growing network and look forward to connecting our volunteers as we expand efforts in Tennessee,” said founder Christine Cotton.

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Chattanooga’s chapter, which launched in March of this year, is currently seeking volunteers + food pantries to partner with.

Volunteering is as simple as signing up to leave a bag of food on your porch each month, collecting food from porches, or delivering food to the local food pantry — a commitment that takes three hours a month.

“I encourage everyone to experience PORCH for themselves by taking part in the food collections because I know what a difference getting involved in even the simplest way makes,” said Cotton.

Know a local area food pantry that could use the support? You can reach out to Rico via email to recommend a partnership. As soon as a food pantry commits with PORCH, a list of the pantry’s desired items will be shared + the monthly food drives will begin.

Bonus: Folks can stay up to date with PORCH Chattanooga on its new Facebook page.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, May 10
  • “Finding Nemo, Jr.” | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $12.50-$15 | See a musical adaptation of this beloved Disney Pixar film.
  • Chattanooga Lookouts Fireworks Friday | Friday, May 10 | 7:15 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $6-$11 | Cheer on the Lookouts + enjoy a dazzling post-game firework show.*
Saturday, May 11
  • Mother’s Day Gala | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free+ | Treat the mother figure in your life to flowers, chocolates, cocktails, and jewelry.
  • Second Saturday | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gaining Ground Grocery, 1918 Union Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop a vendor fair, try out “mom + me” activities, and participate in a plant and seed swap.
Sunday, May 12
  • Mother’s Day Pints n’ Paints | Sunday, May 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $50 | Sip local brews while you paint with local artist Kaleb Knowles — all supplies provided.
  • Kevin Gates | Sunday, May 12 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $96.44-$143.87 | See a performance by this rapper who has “lit up countless stages across the world” perform in the Scenic City.
  • Brunch & Blooms | Sunday, May 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $25-$120 | Enjoy brunch, cocktails + live music in a garden of beautiful native plants — kiddos ages 6 and under receive free admission.*
Monday, May 13
  • Arts for Older Adults | Monday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | In this introductory class, adults 65+ will learn techniques for drawing three-dimensional objects.
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The Louisville, KY music festival worth making the drive for
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There’s no better pairing than warm weather and live music by the water. | Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism
Memorial Day weekend trip to Bourbon City, anyone?

The inaugural GAZEBO Festival will be held at Louisville’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

Jam out to a stacked lineup of 26 artists, including SZA, Jack Harlow, Vince Staples (and more) at this distinctly Louisville event.

One-day general admission, weekend, and VIP options are available. Pro tip: Check out these frequently asked questions before you go.
 
News Notes
 
Open
  • Local hemp dispensary Grass Roots recently opened its second location in Brainerd. The store, located at 3952 Brainerd Rd., will carry THC-A and CBD products, like raw flowers, vaporizers, cartridges, and more.
Edu
  • ChattState’s TCAT branch was recognized as a National Model of Excellence school by SkillsUSA for its technical skills. The college will compete against 24 schools in June + be evaluated on “goals, student-led plans of action, results, final evaluation, and integration of the SkillsUSA Framework.”
Biz
  • The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga has appointed Jordan Pierce as its chief financial officer + Marissa Bell as its new chief marketing officer. Pierce’s experience includes seven years at EPB, while Bell previously led a team at Waterhouse PR.
Arts
  • Applications are now open for ArtsBuild’s Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute class of 2024-2025. The program offers students a chance to experience behind-the-scenes site visits at institutes, panel discussions, case studies, and more to build futures within the art community. Apply by Friday, June 14.
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves will play their home opener on Sunday, May 12. You can watch the team take on Tennessee SC at 7:30 p.m. at the CHI Memorial Stadium. Stay tuned for tickets to go live online.
Cause
  • The Salvation Army of Chattanooga will celebrate Salvation Army Week on Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19. The public is invited to a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at its 1019 N. Moore Rd. facility. RSVP via email.
Community
Plan Ahead
  • Start doing your warm-ups for Fire Stones Church’s 5K for Kira on Saturday, June 1 in nearby Collegedale. Folks will head to Little Debbie Park to participate in a 5K and a one-mile Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. — all proceeds will support Kira Watson in her fight against cancer. Register online.
Wellness
  • Match with a licensed therapist on Betterhelp and talk anytime, anywhere — phone, video, or text. Get 25% off your first month.*
 
 
Eat
 
🍕 You’ll want a pizza this
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We can’t wait to try the Betta Pancetta pizza from Pizzeria Cortile. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Pizza Week
The folks at Nooga Nightlife + Chatt Taste are back at it again with another way to eat your way through the Scenic City — this time with Chattanooga Pizza Week.

From Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19 patrons can enjoy special pizza offerings + lunch deals at participating locations. Let’s get into the knead-to-doughs.

Select restaurants will offer $5 lunch specials + all participating locations will have $10 pizza items on the menu. Similar to the other themed food weeks, you can scan a QR code to join the Pizza Week Passport Program to win prizes.

So what’s on the menu? Here are the participating restaurants (with more TBA).
    Keep up with Chattanooga Pizza Week’s Instagram page for highlights + additional location announcements.
     
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