What are you listening to this morning? | Photo provided by Common House
The recording light is officially turned on — grab your headphones, because we’re playing you 15 locally-produced and Chattanooga-centered podcasts.
Community + civic
Love Local Chattanooga, most platforms | Monthly
This podcast is part of a grassroots collective of all things local business and happenings, spearheaded by Dr. Chris Collins + Briana Garza. Bonus: Be one of the first readers of the newsletter when it launches.
Scenic Roots, WUTC 88.1 | Mondays-Thursdays, 3-3:30 p.m.
Host Ray Basset of our local NPR station talks all things Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley, bringing on guests to discuss what’s going on in our community. Bonus: You can hear from Editors Haley + Kristen every Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Amigos Unidos Chattanooga, Spotify, Apple + YouTube | Monthly
In a Spanish-language community podcast, you’ll hear about initiatives and essential resources + learn about the culture within the city.
Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, all platforms | Weekly
Learn the ins and outs of real estate — from surveying homes to market values — on a local scale with agent Blake Watson.
Get the lowdown on the latest in the sports and fitness world.
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Sports + fitness
Chatt It Up Sports, all platforms | Mondays + live shows on Thursdays
Brought to you by former hosts at ESPN Chattanooga, this audio and video podcast features local and regional sports, interviews with coaches + CEOs, and much more.
Chattanooga Fitness Download, all platforms | Mondays
Listeners will be immersed in the realm of bodybuilding, health, fitness + other modern topics on this weekly podcast that welcomes guests from the Tennessee Valley.
Lifestyle + wellness
The Humanist, Spotify, Apple + Google Podcasts | Mondays and Fridays
Get reconnected with yourself as Dr. Chad Prevost discusses the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and personal development each week.
Loving this guide and looking for more? Let us know if we missed your fav podcast + stay tuned for a part two.
Roll With the Flow | Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $28.52 | Bring your roller skates to enhance your skills during a guided class on balancing + techniques.
Wednesday, May 22
Digital Marketer Meetup | Wednesday, May 22 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | United Way of Greater Chattanooga, 630 Market St., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | Hear insights from industry leaders on topics like customer-centric marketing + leading with influence.
Community Permaculture Q&A | Wednesday, May 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Explore and craft solutions to ecological challenges with Wild Violet Permaculture.
Thursday, May 23
Songwriter’s Series | Thursday, May 23 | 6-10 p.m. | McLemore Club, 32 Clubhouse Ln., Rising Fawn, GA | $55 | Enjoy the sounds of contemporary American roots music from Patrick Davis + the views atop Lookout Mountain.
Friday, May 24
1890 Days Jamboree | Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | Downtown Ringgold, Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA | Free+ | With food, arts + craft vendors, live music, a parade, and so much more, this event is for the whole family.
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News Notes
Civic
Chattanooga has launched its Veterans Bridge Flag Initiative, where folks who wish to honor a loved one who has served can donate $75 to fly a flag. Note: Flags will be displayed on a first-come, first-served basis due to the limited amount of poles. Apply by Thursday, May 23.
Transit
CARTA will host a public hearing tomorrow, May 22 at the Shuttle Park South Conference Room at 1362 Market St. Starting at 5 p.m., residents will weigh in on the proposed fare increases for the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway that will go into effect on Monday, July 1.
Traffic
TDOT has announced it will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates + state routes for Memorial Day weekend. Suspensions will begin at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and construction will resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
Coming Soon
QuikTrip is set to open its second location in the Chattanooga area near the intersection of I-75 and Apison Pike. Notably, the $10 million convenience store and fuel center will have 16 auto fueling stations + a QT Kitchens offering fresh-to-order food and specialty drinks. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Opening
Be Caffeinated’s Rossville, GA location will have its soft opening tomorrow, May 22. Swing by 200 Chickamauga Ave. from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check out the new space with a temporary limited menu. See this week’s schedule.
Sports
The results are in following the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon. Matt Hanson from the US took home the win in the men’s race + Emma Pallant-Browne of Great Britain took the victory in the women’s race. Congrats to all of this year’s participating athletes.
Edu
The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center has announced the winning student teams of its inaugural Space Medal of Honor Design Challenge. Four teams (three of which were from Hamilton County schools) were awarded a total of $17,000 for their help in designing an exhibit for the center.
It’s not summer without the Chattanooga Cocktail Festival
We’ve got the perfect way to cool down this summer. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Cocktail Festival
It’s almost time for sipping on drinks with tiny umbrellas with the 2024 Chattanooga Summer Cocktail Festival right around the corner on Saturday, June 22.
This 21+ only event will feature over 40 spirit offerings — including different brands of rum, tequila, and whiskey — under the First Horizon Pavilion. You’ll be able to sample 12 “delectable summer-inspired cocktails,” from margaritas to pineapple martinis.
Tickets also get you access to local eats (think: empanadas and tacos) + a dance party spun by a DJ — you can even capture the sunny memories with a photo booth. And the best part? Proceeds benefit the Chattanooga Market.
Bonus: This year, the festival is throwing it back to the ‘90s and Y2K eras, so grab that bucket hat.
What would you do to win free dumplings for a whole year? Don’t worry, it might be easier than you think — Ernest Chinese has announced it will begin lunch services on Saturdays and Sundays + to celebrate, will be offering one lucky customer the “Golden Dumpling” prize (aka free dumplings for a year).
Anyone who dines from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 + Sunday, May 26 will be entered to win.
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