Plus, a 41-unit apartment building coming soon to NorthShore.
 
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Sunrise 6:38 a.m. | Sunset 8:55 p.m.

 
🍻 Cheers, Chattanooga
NOOGAtoday | Hello Monty
n a week, we’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week and some great deals around town. | Photo provided by Hello Monty
We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, a week from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Chattanooga.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals to our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

NOOGAtoday | Drink Up Week Map

Sip your way through deals all over the city.

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

Presenting: NOOGAtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across Chattanooga for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:
Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through our city next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 15
  • Mountain Bike Skills Course | Monday, July 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Thatcher Switch Recreational Area, 5201 Tucker Rd., Ooltewah | Free, RSVP | Those ages 7-14 can bring their own bike and helmet for an intro class on a ramp course.
Tuesday, July 16
Wednesday, July 17
  • Page-Turners on the Patio | Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Boneyard, 26 Station St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Grab a drink, soak up the sun, and read on the patio — chatting is optional.
Thursday, July 18
  • Fresh Out the Shoebox Poetry Sessions | Thursday, July 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Floor Five of The Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St., Chattanooga | Donation | This open mic night welcomes readers, writers, and listeners of poetry of all ages.
Friday, July 19
  • Community Movie Night | Friday, July 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Red Bank Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Dr., Red Bank | Free+, RSVP | Bring the family to the park for food trucks, free popcorn, and a screening of “Finding Nemo.”
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News Notes
 
Development
  • Local development group Wise Properties & Construction will soon bring a 41-unit apartment building to NorthShore. Slated to go at the property that housed the former Northside Upholstery, the building will be four stories + house 1,000 new residents. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Number
  • $48,153. That is how much our local Jersey Mike’s Subs donated to the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga during its annual Month of Giving. Funds will go toward community feeding programs, mentoring, healthy living programs, etc. Fun fact: The stores were able to raise ~$3,400 more than last year’s campaign.
Community
  • Chelsea Weiss of Holy Moly Textiles is partnering with Pax Breu Ruim to host a community clothing swap on Wednesday, July 17. Starting at 6 p.m., you can bring 20 items or less of pre-washed summer clothing to trade. Note: There is a suggested $5 donation for the event. (Chattanoogan.com)
Festival
  • The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas will honor the 100th birthday of writer + activist James Baldwin with the return of the James Baldwin Festival of Words. The three-day celebration will begin on Thursday, Aug. 22 — stay tuned for a full breakdown of the festivities.
Plan Ahead
  • Registration is now open for the Concours d’Elegance + J. Willard Marriott Ferrari Club events held at the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. Slated for Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13, these events will feature the judging of 14 classes of cars and a display of world-class Ferraris.
Giveaway
  • Get ready to wine + dine, NOOGA: We’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to give away one very euphoric experience, including two tickets to Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and Feast by the Field Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 + a three-night stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites in downtown Greenville, SC. Enter to win.*
Concert
  • McLemores’ 4th Annual Songwriters Series continues Thursday, July 18, on Lookout Mountain with internationally renowned artist Javier Colón. Featuring food, drink + breathtaking views, this laid-back concert series will make you fall in love with summer all over again. Check it out.*
Travel
  • Chattanooga Airport is upping its game — while you still get all the perks of utilizing a customer-focused metropolitan airport. Yep, CHA Airport lets you skip the lines, skip the hassle, and get to where you’re going faster. Where will you go next?*
Finance
  • If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*
Eat
  • Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds.*
 
 
Eat
 
🌮 Let’s taco bout it
NOOGAtoday | Mezcla tacos
No tortilla is safe during Chattanooga Taco Week. | Photo provided by Nooga Nightlife
Alright foodies, the Chattanooga Taco Week will return to the Scenic City from Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21.

All week long, you can enjoy $5 taco deals at 25 participating restaurants. Check out some of our must-tries.

Santi’s Mexican Grill & Sports Bar | This spot is offering quesabirria tacos as one of the specialty taco deals — say no more, Editor Kristen is all in. Bonus: They will also have gluten-free, vegetarian + vegan options during the week.

Chi Chi’s Charred Chicken | This downtown eatery has been on Editor Kristen’s list to try for a while now, the chicken al pastor taco sounds like the perfect way to try out this spot for the first time.

Holy guacamole, that’s some delicious news. Head to the Chattanooga Taco Week Instagram page for more food offerings + updates — Editor Haley is eagerly awaiting what Misfit Tacos has cooking up.
 
The Buy
 
🛍️ Special edition alert. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches today, meaning top fashion, luxury beauty, and home items are seriously discounted.

This Kate Spade New York leather crossbody bag is $68 off.

Get Nike high waist leggings $25 off.

Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart enameled cast iron brazier is $172 off.

Get a glossy Béis suitcase $75 off.

If you’ve been eyeing an LED light therapy mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross Pro LED Light Therapy Device is $186 off.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
I’ve loved reading through some of y’all’s name suggestions for the new macaroni penguin chick at the Tennessee Aquarium. Some of my favorites include Kraft, Pengooie, Mac, and Cumberbund.
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