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Commemorating Juneteenth in 9 ways

Nine days of the Juneteenth Festival in Chattanooga
Families outside on a lawn celebrating Juneteenth and a family smiling at the camera.
Honor the federal holiday for more than just one day in the month of June. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas
In honor of Juneteenth, the historic marking of the abolition of slavery in the US, Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas will host its 7th annual Juneteenth Festival.

The festival will feature various events that hold “space for reflection, celebration, and cultural enrichment, amplifying narratives of the Black experience.” Here is the full lineup:

Thursday, June 6
“Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photography” | 6 p.m. | CHI Memorial Hospital | Donation | See this exhibition featuring works from CreativeSoul Photography.

A visual arts photo of a young Black girl in a traditional headdress and outfit

CreativeSoul Photography was the 2024 winner of NAACP’s Image Award.

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Photo provided by Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas

Saturday, June 8
Art CHATT | 6-9 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | This show will feature themes of “Black Joy” expressed through visuals and dances from the Juba Dance Ensemble.

Friday, June 14
Juba Dance Ensemble | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts | $0-$25 | Experience a showcase of dance from traditional African rhythms to contemporary hip-hop beats.

Saturday, June 15
Juneteenth Freedom Run + Walk | 8 a.m. | River Park | $35-$70 | Honor Opal Lee’s advocacy for the federal holiday with a 5K, 10K, half-marathon + one-mile walk.

Participants in the annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk + Run running under the start/finish line.

Opal Lee walked from Fort Worth, TX to Washington, D.C. at the age of 89 to advocate for Juneteenth to become federally recognized.

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Photo provided by Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas

Sunday, June 16
Father’s Day Brunch + Concert | 12:30 p.m. | Waterhouse Pavilion | $0-$50 | Enjoy a meal catered by Davis Wayne’s and a concert at 2 p.m. with Nashville-based B. Harvey and Team — the concert is free + open to the public.

Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth Commemoration Ceremony | 6-7:30 p.m. | Walker Theater | Free, RSVP | Hear the stylings of the Inversion Vocal Ensemble directed by four-time Emmy-nominated composer Dave Ragland.

Thursday, June 20 + Friday, June 21
Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival | 6 p.m. | Location TBD | Donation | Watch a screening of “How to Sue the Klan” by local filmmaker John Beder + learn about the legacy of the Chattanooga Five.

Saturday, June 22
Scratching Your Roots | 12 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library | Free | Those of African decent can join the Black Genealogy Society to discover where their ancestors were from.

Legacy Music Festival | 12 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Bring the family to play lawn games, enjoy a DJ + watch headliner Kim Thomas take the stage at 8 p.m.
 
Events
Thursday, June 6
  • National Day of Caves and Karst | Thursday, June 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Bring the kiddos for a cave scavenger hunt, geodes, and take-home activities.
Friday, June 7
  • Book Sale | Friday, June 7-Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Collegedale Public Library, 9318 Apison Pk., Collegedale | Free+ | Fill up a large bag for just $6 from this annual book sale supporting the library’s programming.
  • Food Truck Friday | Friday, June 7 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for a special barbecue rib competition + eat from 15 local trucks.
Saturday, June 8
  • Chickamauga Lake Cleanup | Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir. N., Hixson | Free, RSVP | Join iSustain + Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful by picking up litter and debris around our waterways.
  • Woodcraft Family Day | Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Woodcraft of Chattanooga, 5824 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Those ages 5-18 will learn how to build a planter box + take home a free pair of garden tools.
  • Filipino Culture Day | Saturday, June 8 | 12-3 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Learn about traditions from the Philippines featuring cuisine, dances, and historical insights.
  • Chattanooga Roller Derby | Saturday, June 8 | 2-9 p.m. | Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge | $0-$12 | See the B-Railers, Cha-booses + Ruby Regulators take to the track in this triple header.
  • Movie in a Park | Saturday, June 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Carver Park, 600 Orchard Knob Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Bring your blankets and chairs for a screening of Disney Pixar’s “Elemental” + enjoy lawn games before the movie starts.
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Matching ‘fits for Father’s Day (plus 30% off)
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Match your mini-me this Father’s Day. | Photos provided by Harlestons
Parents, is there anything cuter than matching your mini?

Harlestons is now offering matching polos and swimwear for dads and sons to share the same swag — just in time for Father’s Day. (Nope, it’s not too late to order his gift.)

Bonus: All swim — men and youth — is 30% off.

Shop the sets. What better way to celebrate than twinning?
(T)win Father's Day
News Notes
Civic
  • The Chattanooga City Council has approved one of two motions to extend the short-term vacation rental zone. If approved a second time, the extension will allow more rentals in a limited area north of the Tennessee River. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
  • The purchase of a new playground to be installed at the Birchwood Community Center has been approved by the Hamilton County Commission. The playground will be built in the center of the track + will feature “inclusive surfacing and play components to ensure the opportunity for all children to enjoy.”
Arts
  • Applications are now open for the annual Between the Bridges arts festival. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 + Sunday, Oct. 20 at Coolidge Park, featuring the work of 40 local artists. Apply by Friday, June 28.
Learn
  • Ruby Falls has introduced two new experiences in honor of its 95th anniversary. Folks can book the History Tour + check out the “Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder” exhibit to learn lesser-known facts and anecdotes about the landmark. Note: The exhibit is included with Ruby Falls admission.
Try This
  • The Ice Cream Safari is back at the Chattanooga Zoo on Saturday, June 15. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy unlimited ice cream from local businesses, animal meet and greets, interactive activities and games + full access to the zoo. Get your tickets.
Biz
  • Wade Hinton has been selected as United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s campaign chair for the 2024-2025 season. Hinton is the CEO + founder of the advisory firm Hinton & Co. and will “spearhead efforts to drive support for United Way’s programming and initiatives” in his new role.
Drink Up
  • Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.
Number
  • 27,000: That’s the number of trees that are cut down each day to make toilet paper. This luxury three-ply bamboo toilet paper is changing that. It feels just like regular high-end TP, but doesn’t harm trees. Use code 6AM30 for 30% off through midnight. Learn more + shop.*
Home
  • Did you know you can bring all your debt under one roof by borrowing from your home to pay off high-interest loans, bills, and credit cards? Calculate your payment.*
 
Outdoors

Live, laugh-ender, love this harvest season

4 places to experience lavender season in Chattanooga
Lavender fields at Flat Top Mountain Farm during a sunset
Let the harvest begin. | Photo by @flattop_mtn_farm
We’ve got another flowering season ahead of us, folks and it’s even more lavish — this year’s lavender harvest has begun at these local farms in the Greater Chattanooga area.

Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd., Soddy-Daisy
See this farm’s first-ever harvest, offering u-picks on select dates, beginning today, June 6 through Sunday, June 23. Adult tickets start at $5.

Lookout Lavender Farm, 1039 N. Moore Rd., Rising Fawn, GA
Create a lavender bundle straight from the fields starting tomorrow, June 7 through Saturday, June 22. Note: The farm is closed on Sundays + Mondays.

Wadecraft Farms, 147 Patty Rd., Ringgold, GA
Walk through the lavender fields on the weekends now through Sunday, June 16. Bonus: Bring a picnic and see the alpacas.

Shabo Farm, 381 Bailey Rd., Benton
Travel ~45 minutes from Chattanooga to this family farm as it kicks off its u-pick weekends tomorrow, June 7. Bonus: Stay the weekend at one of the farm’s lodging units.
The Buy
Six & Main is turning two. Celebrate with us and enjoy 25% off sitewide. Use code BIRTHDAY25.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley
From the editor
In the spirit of joining the fun, I took myself on the little libraries scavenger hunt to donate some well-loved books. I also picked up my next read (for free) — Dolly Alderton’s “Ghosts.”
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