Real Estate

• Silver floor plan | $239,900 | 520 sqft
• Gold floor plan | $259,900 | 640 sqft
• Platinum floor plan | $279,900 | 815 sqft

• Civics 101 | Thursday, May 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This informational session will cover different functions of state government + answer any questions folks may have.

• Playful Evolving Monsters | Friday, May 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $0-$16 | Bring the kiddos for a hands-on workshop + meet a “larger-than-life” giraffe puppet.
• The Arcadian Wild | Friday, May 17 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | See a performance by this four-piece indie folk group.

• Pickleball Classic | Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $100 | Sign your team up to show off your skills, benefitting The Chambliss Center for Children.
• Backyard Sale of the Century | Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop unique, curated items from this sale to benefit the theater’s programming.
• Garden Gala | Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your day shopping from a spring-themed arts and farmers market.

What we tried

• The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the county’s first-ever County Roads Improvement Fund. The $5.8 million fund will go towards 11 projects that have been identified as a priority across the county — see the roads + improvements coming soon.

• Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed Monica Kinsey as the Park and Outdoors Department’s deputy administrator. Beginning Friday, May 31, Kinsey will oversee the 200-member team in implementing new ideas, securing budgets + working towards the goals of the park’s ongoing plan. (Chattanoogan.com)

• A Request for Proposals has been issued by TVA as the company strives to meet the “growing demand for electricity while maximizing grid reliability.” Companies can propose products, with capacities between 50 and 500 megawatts, for various periods through December 2029. Learn more + submit by Friday, June 21.

• The sixth annual Signal Centers Accessibility Expo is today from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Waterhouse Pavilion. Attendees will dive into what an accessible Chattanooga looks like with local vendors and advocates. Note: This event is free but pre-registration is required to receive lunch.

• Parkridge Health System recently announced Caroline F. Burris as chief executive officer of Parkridge East Hospital. Burris has worked in healthcare since 2009 with experience in women’s services, ethics + compliance, and as a chief operating officer.

• In honor of National Police Week, the Chattanooga Police Department will hold its Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony tomorrow, May 17 at 10 a.m. Folks can head to 600 Market St. to join in on commemorating local fallen officers.

• The Jewish Federation of Chattanooga will host its annual Jewish Film Series beginning Monday, June 10. A new film will be shown each week through Friday, July 12, with in-person + virtual screenings available. Bonus: A sponsor reception and screening will be held on Wednesday, June 5.

• “It’s never too late, you’re never old.” Take from this ChattState student who went back to college as an older adult — and was able to complete his degree tuition-free. See how he did it.*

• Did you know? EPB has invested $42.7 million in minority- and women-owned businesses in the last six years. Celebrate small, diverse, and women-owned businesses at Supplier Diversity Day, a networking + industry-expert forum hosted by EPB on Thursday, May 23. RSVP for the free event.*