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🌳 Making the neighborhood a little greener

Planting through the Rotary Tree Towns project
New trees next to a sidewalk in a residential area.
Things are sprouting across the city through this volunteer-led program. | Photo provided by Nooga Night Rotary Club
Does our little mountain city actually have enough tree coverage in our urban areas? This is the question that the Nooga Night Rotary Club is addressing with its Rotary Tree Towns project.

This initiative directly connects residents to trees, whether it’s for their front yards or neighborhood parks. Club member Kurt Martig, a landscape architect, said he came up with the project after moving here from Portland, OR + noticed a need around town.

“It’s about incremental change,” Martig said. “To me, making these neighborhoods better and when I think of a small thing I can do, is plant trees.”

23 trees have already been provided through the program during the first planting season back in March. Thanks to a $32,000 grant (to be allocated over three years), the program is expanding to plant 50 trees next season.

Rotary Tree Towns' tree with a tag on it from Nooga Night Rotary Club

Expect native species like oaks, tulip poplars + maples that range from 8 to 12-ft tall, providing more shade.

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Photo provided by Nooga Night Rotary Club

Fun fact: 50 trees will roughly cost $9,000 to $12,000, depending on the species and sizes.

Looking ahead at the second planting season, the club has identified these priority neighborhoods: Hill City, Jefferson Heights, Highland Park, Oak Grove, Orchard Knob, and Ridgedale. Note: Locations are picked based on research by UTC.

Are you an interested neighbor? We’re planting the seeds to how it works:
  • Fill out an interest form by Sunday, Sept. 1.
  • Once your tree is reserved, you’ll pay $30 — this covers cost, delivery + planting, and you’ll receive $10 off to The Barn Nursery.
  • The program also includes guidance leading up to the planting season + you’ll get connected to a local arborist partner to learn proper care.
Rotary Tree Towns volunteers planting a tree

Bonus: The club is always looking for more members to join in on local efforts like the Rotary Tree Towns project.

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Photo provided by Nooga Night Rotary Club

Martig said the club purposely chooses candidates that plan on caring for the tree, and that the small cost helps provide a sense of ownership and buy-in to ensure its survival. Folks chosen can expect these trees to be planted starting in November.

Bonus: There will be a Rotary Tree Towns Info Night on Tuesday, June 25 at TailGate Brewery from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
Events
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 + appeared on shows like “New Girl” and “Arrested Development.”
Wednesday, June 19
  • Titans Radio Road Show | Wednesday, June 19 | 3:30-7 p.m. | TailGate Brewery, 1464 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy half-priced pizza while meeting the crew behind this radio show, including “Voice of the Titans” Mike Keith.
  • Rowdy Henson | Wednesday, June 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Free+ | See this Chattanooga native take over the patio with “good vibes and tasty jams.”
Thursday, June 20
  • Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles | Thursday, June 20 | 8:45-10 p.m. | The Beverly Ballroom, The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo, 92 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $56-$67 | From “Please Please Me” to “Abbey Road,” hear your favorite tracks from the 1960s rock band under candlelight.
Friday, June 21
  • Make Music Day | Friday, June 21 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate Chattanooga’s music scene with this city-wide festival featuring free pop-up shows, jam sessions, and workshops.
  • EMBRACE ME | Friday, June 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Laugh along with writer + comedian Jack Freeman as he recounts his tales on dating and disability.
Saturday, June 22
Events calendar here
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Health

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Physical Therapist instructing patient on proper knee placement while using harnessed treadmill. Siskin Hospital patient excited during his inpatient rehabilitation discharge celebration. Patient's wife visiting and participating during his physical therapy session.
Siskin Hospital is the only rehabilitation hospital in the Nooga area to be accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. | Photos provided by Siskin Hospital
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is an award-winning medical center offering 20+ specialized services to support every stage of recovery after an injury, illness, surgery, or debilitating condition.

Their continuum of care includes:
  • Inpatient, outpatient + sub-acute rehabilitation
  • Support groups
  • Fully equipped fitness center
Siskin also allows you to self-refer to both inpatient and outpatient therapy services if you aren’t automatically referred, and their expert staff will coordinate to ensure you receive the best possible care for your needs.
See their 20+ programs
News Notes
Development
  • The former Food City grocery store location at 1600 E. 23rd St. is being considered for a new residential + commercial project. Landowner Jeremy Just said he expects plans for the redevelopment project “to come together by this fall.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
  • Speaking of Food City — the right, southbound lane of Broad Street (between West 13th + West Main Streets) is closed now through Friday, July 19 to “facilitate the rebuilding of the curb and sidewalk a the new Food City site.” Detours are posted.
Transit
  • In observance of Juneteenth tomorrow, June 19, CARTA’s fixed route, downtown, NorthShore + St. Elmo/Incline shuttle bus services will operate on Saturday schedules. The Care-A-Van will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
Announced
  • All Chattanooga Public Library locations will be closed tomorrow, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. All branches will reopen at regular operational hours on Thursday, June 20.
Coming Soon
  • Construction on Valor Coffee Bar is currently underway at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. This new spot will replace Prehistoric Perk Coffee Co., a local roastery that recently shut down, in the gift shop. The grand opening date slated for Monday, July 1.
Community
  • The Carver Park Pool (600 Orchard Knob Ave.) is now open and free to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. + will operate through Thursday, Aug. 8. Note: The pool is reserved for campers outside of these designated times.
Outdoors
  • In honor of National Go Skate Day, folks are invited for a day of fun on Saturday, June 22. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., you can expect free skateboard classes (RSVP required), music, food, a skate deck giveaway, and a first look at the new skate park plans.
Pets
  • Slobberbones Pet Bakery & Bath is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a fun-filled weekend. From Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, bring your pets by 1414 Jenkins Rd. to enjoy free samples, giveaways, cookie decorating workshops, and more.
Kids
  • The Pop-up Project will host auditions on Saturday, June 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for its upcoming TPUP SummerDance program. The intensive is for kiddos ages 10-13 + will take place from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19. Register to audition.
Feel Good
  • In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the Chattanooga Boys Choir recently performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Fun fact: The choir performed as part of the National Youth Chorus, which included over 240 singers from around the country. (Local 3)
Drink Up
  • Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Chattanooga’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.
Concert
 
Asked

Lighting up the city in neon

Asked: Where are your favorite neon signs around the Scenic City?
"Wake Up Sleepyhead" white neon sign on a wood paneled wall.
Tell us what local neon signs you want to take home. | Photo by @sleepyheadchatt
The Scenic City isn’t just deemed that for its landscape — it seems like wherever you look, there can be a certain artistry found in all corners of the city — from paintings to the carefully curated aesthetics of our local businesses.

Now, we’re honing in on a very specific way that folks can show their identity — through the use of neon signs. Think of this as a spin on our mural roundups because we want to know, where are your favorite neon signs around town?

We’re talking business markers on buildings, on the inside of our local bars and restaurants, etc. Editor Haley personally wishes Sleepyhead Coffee’s “Wake Up Sleepyhead” or Attack of the Tatsu’s “Drink Sake Stay Soba” neon signs could be on her walls at home.

Send us more by filling out the one-minute questionnaire below.
Asked

Where are your favorite neon signs around the Scenic City?
Think: Business markers, inside of bars/restaurants, etc.
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Today’s edition by:
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