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🚗 Let’s head to Dunlap

Take a day trip to Dunlap
NOOGAtoday | Dunlap
Dunlap is located in the heart of the Sequatchie Valley, which connects Chattanooga to Tennessee’s South Cumberland Plateau. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Hey there readers, Editor Kristen here. My parents recently moved to nearby Dunlap, and I’ve been having a great time exploring this town nestled in the Sequatchie Valley with them.

Dunlap is only ~45 minutes from Chattanooga, making it a great option for a day trip filled with scenic views and fun activities. Here are some of my suggestions to check out if you plan on visiting.

NOOGAtoday | Savage Gulf Falls

Take a hike to see this beautiful waterfall.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

🌄 Take in the views

If you take Highway 111, you have to stop by the Sequatchie Valley Overlook on the Scenic Byway. There are plenty of spots for you to park your car and pause to see the sights. Bonus: You’ll often catch hang gliders swooping through the valley.

Head up to Savage Gulf State Park for some beautiful hikes. There’s a hike on the shorter side (2.9 miles) to see Savage Falls with several spots to take a dip in the water if you need to cool off.

🌻 Activities to try

If you visit on a Saturday, head to Harris Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST for the Dunlap Farmers Market. You can shop from local vendors and enjoy live music. Bonus: Bring the kiddos to the park to enjoy the splash pad.

You may recognize Bird Fork Farm from the Main Street Farmers Market + other pop-ups around town. They host a ton of workshops at their farm, like canning and herbal tinctures.

NOOGAtoday | Sequatchie Valley Brewing Co.

We’re big fans of the beaver pint glasses, too.

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Photo by @sequatchiebrewingcompany

🍺 Where to eat + drink

Sequatchie Valley Brewing Co. is the first brewery to open in Dunlap + is family-owned. Swing by for brews and eats, I loved the “Left Arm Tan” blonde ale.

For a sweet treat, pop by Udder Yum Ice Cream Shoppe (you can’t miss the cow on the roof) or get a freshly baked donut from King Donuts.

I’m still a newbie when it comes to this town, so if you have any recommendations for where I should take my parents next, send them my way.
 
Events
Monday, June 17
  • Pollinator Week | Monday, June 17-Saturday, June 22 | Times vary | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Participate in hands-on activities all week long to learn more about pollinators.
Tuesday, June 18
  • Gareth Reynolds | Tuesday, June 18 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $20 | See this comedian who has written for and appeared on shows like “New Girl” and “Arrested Development.”
Wednesday, June 19
  • Bonnaroo Gear Sale | Wednesday, June 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Gear Closet, 305 Signal Mountain Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop used outdoor gear at a discounted price — all proceeds benefit local nonprofit WaterWays.
Thursday, June 20
  • Art Deco Fashion | Thursday, June 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | See a fashion show inspired by one of the museum’s new exhibits.
Friday, June 21
  • Free Movie Night | Friday, June 21 | 8-11 p.m. | Tennessee Riverpark, Hubert Fry Center Oval, 4301 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy popcorn, games, a food truck, and a screening of “Trolls World Tour” in the park — bring your own blankets and chairs.
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News Notes
Biz
  • TVA + 15 local partners are seeking $350 million in grant funds from the US Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program. Notably, 141 projects are on the docket, including the construction of an inter-regional 800-megawatt transmission line to bring wind power to the area. (Chattanoogan.com)
Civic
  • Hamilton County employees could soon have Presidents’ Day off. Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed to add the 13th holiday onto the calendar to “boost employee morale.” If approved by the County Commission, the day could cost $138,000 in overtime pay for sheriff, EMS, and other personnel. (Chattanoogan.com)
Cause
  • In honor of World Sickle Cell Day + Juneteenth, there will be a blood drive on Wednesday, June 19 at the Carver Community Center. Donations from Black and Brown Chattanoogans, which may have a “significant impact on the community’s ability to treat Sickle Cell Disease,” are encouraged. (Chattanoogan.com)
Health
  • CHI Memorial will set up its mobile lung screening truck on Wednesday, June 19 at Lowe’s (2215 Battlefield Pkwy., Fort Oglethorpe, GA) from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Those who register will receive a low-dose CT lung screening. See the criteria.
Theater
  • Next Exit Productions has issued an open call for local actors for its 10-Minute Play Fest. On Monday, June 24 + Tuesday, June 25, performers can head to the Chattanooga Theatre Centre at 7:30 p.m. to audition. The production is slated for Thursday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 17.
Family
  • The Bessie Smith Cultural Center has partnered with the Chattanooga Public Library to offer free admission through the Family Pass Program. Library cardholders can check out a pass (redeemable for up to two adults + four children) at any branch location.
Plan Ahead
  • The Chattanooga’s Mayor’s Council on Livability and Aging will host a free “Aging Well Still Groovin’” event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in celebration of Older Adult Month. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., folks can head to Coolidge Park for activities, food, vendors, and more fun.
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
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Community

🎃 Happy Halloween Summerween

Summerween to return to Patten Square
NOOGAtoday | Summerween
Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win prizes. | Photo provided by River City Co.
It’s time to dust off those Halloween costumes. The annual “Summerween” celebration will return to Patten Square on Saturday, June 29.

Brought to you by River City. Co + SoundCorps, this free and open-to-public event celebrates all the things you love about Halloween in the summertime (hence, the clever name).

Beginning at 6 p.m., you can enjoy live music by local bands Haym and Genki Genki Panic + see street performers like fire dancers in the square. Food trucks will be on-site with pizza, cool treats, and drinks — and of course, there will be trick or treating.

Our favorite part? The contests:
  • 7 p.m. | Watermelon carving contest (make sure to arrive with your pre-carved watermelon)
  • 7:45 p.m. | Kids costume contest
  • 9:30 p.m. | Adult costume contest
May the best costumes + watermelons win — there’s bragging rights and $50 gift cards on the line.
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The Wrap
 
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Last week, we quizzed you all on pollinators. Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators — 20.9% of our readers answered that statistic correctly.
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