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📚 Up for a different kind of reading challenge?

Go scavenger hunting for little libraries in Chattanooga

We’re on the hunt for our next page turner. | Photo by @jordanelizabeth82

If you’ve ever stumbled upon one of those little libraries around Chattanooga on a walk but didn’t have time to snag a book or had one you wanted to exchange — this scavenger hunt is for you.

With the help of our readers, we have located some of the community bookshelves around the area + are dropping some clues on how to find them. You might want to dog ear this for later.

Missionary Ridge
Intersect this point where two cardinal directions meet like the crest of a wave meeting the ocean.

North Chattanooga
Travel to the corner where a hick’s son might meet his pal dor-Chester.

Southside
Find the hart to give to this empty little library some of your beloved treasures.

Highland Park
You’ll know when you get the slam dunc on this spot behind the joy of flowers.

Woodland Height
Join Peter Pan on his journey of being a little ladd with your next read.

Clifton Hills
Pick up your 33rd book once you reach the park at the end of the line.

NOOGA | Hart Gallery Little Library — Help replenish the little libraries when you go on your search.
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Photo by NOOGAtoday

Red Bank
Head to the neighborhood on this avenue where you might see a mini Rock City in the front yard — what else could you ashmore.

East Ridge
The ealy bird gets the bookworm on this one, and that statement would truly hold up in court.

East Brainerd
Once you find this new library among the birds, you’ll be saying “aw, duh, it’s this bon.”

Don’t worry, to avoid falling down the rabbit hole Alice-style, we’ve also created this map to help you check your answers. Pro tip: Help us expand our map by submitting other ones you see.

Bonus: You can also find additional set ups through the Little Free Library program for your next read.

Events

Tuesday, June 4

Youth Pickleball Clinics | Tuesday, June 4 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Collegedale Pickleball Courts, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free | Those ages 8-17 can learn and practice this paddle ball-style game — equipment provided.

Wednesday, June 5

Introduction to Podcasting | Wednesday, June 5 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $28.52 | Take your podcast idea from start to finish by learning recording, editing + publishing tips with freely available resources.
Learn to Whitewater Kayak | Wednesday, June 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir. N., Hixson | $0-$75 | Learn the essential skills and safe paddling techniques in the calm waters of Chickamauga Lake.

Thursday, June 6

Summer Reading Celebration | Thursday, June 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St., Chattanooga | Free | Listen to poetry and prose by local writers Kris Whorton, Dana Shavin, and Jessica Barksdale.
Oddstory Giveback Night | Thursday, June 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Stop by this local brewery to enjoy pints and food + round out your tab at the end of the night to support United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Friday, June 7

Nightfall | Friday, June 7 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Miller Park and Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend the night enjoying lawn games, a market, food trucks, and hear tunes by John “Papa” Gros and Tropic Sõl.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” | Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $49.45-$106.90 | See the Broadway production of this classic literary tale of a man’s trial during the Great Depression era.

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News Notes

Development

The first phase of the expansion and renovation of the James A. Henry Building has been approved. As part of the Westside Evolves plan, it will feature a local Head Start program, a health clinic, improved classrooms, and more. Construction is expected to begin this July + completed in July 2025. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Traffic

The Wilcox Boulevard Bridge (between Holtzclaw Avenue + Amnicola Highway) will close today, June 4 at 8 a.m. for crews to conduct inspections, repair potholes, and resurface an approach. The bridge will reopen tomorrow, June 5 at 4 p.m. Detours will be posted.

Civic

Chattanoogans are invited to attend a roundtable event at City Hall with Mayor Tim Kelly on Monday, June 17. Mayor Kelly will give a presentation on his One Chattanooga Plan and answer questions from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. RSVP + submit questions.

Real Estate

The former Earth Fare grocery store location in Hixson has been purchased by Blood Assurance for $3.75 million. The 39,700-sqft building, located at 5414 Hixson Pk., will allow the company to expand its laboratory testing efforts, including “a separate lab for cellular therapy.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Outdoors

The City of Chattanooga recently received approval for a TRPA Healthy Play Initiative National Demonstration Site. The city will receive funding from GameTime to build a new playground at Washington Hills Park, located off of Highway 58. Stay tuned for more information.

Biz

Gallery 1401 has announced it will relocate to 1401 Willams St. this summer. Fun fact: This was the gallery’s original location more than 25 years ago. Make sure to follow along on Instagram for opening updates.

Community

Supporting local just got sweeter. The Chattanooga Market’s annual Ice Cream Social, benefitting Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, returns this Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a $10 donation, you’ll be able to sample ice cream from five local creameries and vote for your favorite flavor.

Kids

The Avondale Community Center will host a Juneteenth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 15. Middle + high school students can register from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the games will begin at 11 a.m. Bonus: There will also be free food on site.

Cause

Have a bike lying around you’re not utilizing? White Oak Bicycle Co-Op is currently seeking bicycle donations in any condition for upcoming distributions. Folks can drop off bikes at any of the 10 donation locations.

Plan Ahead

The lineup has been announced for the 17th annual 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival on Friday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 5 at Ross’s Landing. Notably, Grammy Award-winning act The Infamous Stringdusters will headline Friday’s date. See the full schedule.

Try This

Happening this weekend — join EPB for two days of food, fun, and competitive linemen events. The 27th annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo returns Friday, June 7 through Saturday, June 8, and invites Noogans to cheer on local linemen, participate in family-friendly activities + more.*

Shop

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Community

💖 Tell us what you love about Chattanooga

Answered: What about Chattanooga have you grown to appreciate over time?

The lightup "Chattanooga" sign at the Choo Choo

We’re taking some extra time to cherish the city. | Photo by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

NPR had a wild card question in a recent interview that really got us thinking. What about Chattanooga have you grown to appreciate over time?

Whether the Scenic City is your hometown or has become home over the course of just a few months — we want to know.

To start it off, Editor Haley has now entered the chat. While I’ve lived in Tennessee my whole life, I didn’t move to Chattanooga until 2017, and I was pleasantly surprised by how unlike this city is to anywhere else in the South.

The camaraderie and community give you that sense of Southern hospitality we love to boast about, but it’s more than that. Chattanoogans know what environment they want and they curate that in everything they do, from local businesses to community events.

Now, it’s your turn to share yours below.

Asked

What about Chattanooga have you grown to appreciate over time?

Let us cherish them with you

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Haley

From the editor

Speaking of what you’ve grown to appreciate in Chattanooga, is there a sign or mural that you love (or would love to see go)? The City of Chattanooga is revamping its sign code + wants your input on the visual landscape — tag the mayor.

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