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✏️ Calling all local teachers

How Hamilton County teachers can receive free supplies
NOOGAtoday | Teacher Supply Hub
Send this story to a teacher you know, so they can help stock up their classroom. | Photo provided by Hamilton County Schools Foundation
In an effort to help local teachers receive the supplies they need ahead of the 2024-2025 school year, the Hamilton County Schools Foundation has opened its Teacher Supply Hub.

Serving as the county’s largest supplies source for teachers, this is where they can collect free items like pens, paper, staplers, flip charts, etc. Teachers can access the hub (located at The Hillcrest Center) up to four times a year by signing up online.

Why might teachers need this resource? Through the Tennessee Education Finance Act, the state gives $200 to each teacher every year to purchase school supplies. However, due to inflation, supplies that would have cost $200 when the bill was created in 1977 would now cost teachers ~$738.20, according to the foundation.

Executive Director of the Hamilton County Schools Foundation Krissa Barclay said supporting local teachers and relieving the burden of not having access to more supplies is a key mission of the foundation.

“We are fierce advocates of public school teachers because they need the resources to educate our county’s students effectively,” Barclay said.

The Teacher Supply Hub serves more than 2,700 Hamilton County educators every school year. The foundation works closely with community partners like the Women’s Fund of Chattanooga + Junior League, to help keep the hub stocked.

The hub also accepts donations of new or gently used materials — note: Donations are tax deductible. Check out the Amazon wishlist or drop off donations at the central office location at 3074 Hickory Valley Rd.

Bonus: If folks are interested in volunteering to work a shift at the hub, contact Barclay via email.
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Events
Wednesday, July 17
  • Patagonia Film Tour | Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Rock/Creek Outfitters, 301 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Join Patagonia Ambassador Katie Lamb for a rock climbing + gear repair showcase and a screening of her new film “In Sequence.”
Thursday, July 18
  • Songwriter’s Series | Thursday, July 18 | 6-10 p.m. | McLemore Club, 32 Clubhouse Ln., Rising Fawn, GA | $55 | Listen to former “The Voice” contestant Javier Colón perform atop Lookout Mountain.
Friday, July 19
  • Ice Cream Crawl | Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Enjoy cool treats at various downtown parlors and restaurants + enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Saturday, July 20
  • Hot as H@!L | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Explore summer-inspired dishes with “fiery twists,” while enjoying live music + drinks.
  • Bobby Stone Film Series | Saturday, July 20 | 6 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $13.50 | Watch a special screening of the 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet.”
Sunday, July 21
  • Family Fun Day | Sunday, July 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Greenway Farms Park, 3008 Hamill Rd., Hixson | Free | Bring the family for an afternoon featuring outdoor activities like canoeing, hiking, and archery — equipment provided.
Events calendar here
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Try This

Tee off in mountaintop paradise with Cloudland’s Stay and Play Summer Special
A gif showing two mountaintop golf greens and the exterior of Cloudland at sunset with the pool in front.
Cloudland also offers a variety of high-end dining options, alongside a suite of wellness amenities headlined by Selah Spa. | Photos provided by Cloudland
High atop Lookout Mountain sits a misty, pristine golf course.

No, this isn’t the start of a Rip Van Winkle-style fairytale — it’s The Highlands — McLemore’s award-winning green.

To celebrate the grand opening of the luxe resort, Cloudland is inviting visitors to Stay & Play with a special summer golf package that includes:
  • Stunning guest room
  • One round of golf per person (Highlands Course)
  • Unlimited play on short course (Cairn)
  • Unlimited access to putting course
  • Practice facility access on days of play
⛳ The Tee-tails

Designed by legendary architects Bill Bergin and Rees Jones, The Highlands spans 7,000+ yards across a range of scenic landscapes — including deep canyons, sweeping peaks, and breathtaking cliff edges.

The Stay & Play Golf Package begins at $450 per person for single-occupancy rooms + $350 per person for double-occupancy rooms on weekdays, and is available through the end of July.
Plan fore your Stay & Play
News Notes
Civic
  • The city and the Chattanooga Housing Authority will receive $50 million from the HUD Choice Neighborhood grant for the One Westside plan. The funds will go toward ongoing efforts to bring affordable housing to the neighborhood + revitalizing the area. (Chattanoogan.com)
Outdoors
  • The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department will host a grand opening of Lynnbrook Park on Saturday, July 27. Folks can head to 1620 Lynnbrook Ave. to enjoy the new 1.4-acre green space. Bonus: Join the celebration as a volunteer.
Development
  • To expand its support to people with substance abuse problems, the Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is expanding its campus. The new two-level building will feature 16 one-bedroom units, making room for a total of 40 residents on the grounds. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
  • The city’s Mayor’s Council on Livability and Aging is working to assess areas of need for residents + older adults in Chattanooga this summer. If you or a neighbor are “without air conditioning, fans, or a means by which they can be in a cool environment,” contact 423-622-0974 for assistance.
Cause
  • The Northside Neighborhood House is accepting donations for its Back to School Shop now through Wednesday, July 31. Items from Post-it notes to hard-back, one-inch binders can be dropped off at 211 Minor St. Note: You can also purchase through a wishlist or donate online.
Opening
  • Local publishing group Walnut Street Publishing is getting its own space at ClearStory Arts downtown. A grand opening will be held on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Studio 14, featuring the launch of “The Walnut Branch Volume 2.”
Arts
  • The Chattanooga Public Library and River City Co. will partner to bring the return of Maker Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll be able to participate in a community art project + activities on cyanotypes, printmaking, zine-making, podcasting, etc. at the downtown branch.
Drink Up
  • Drink Up Week — a celebration of our city’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming up quickly from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. We asked local businesses to join the fun by sharing drink deals; check out this map of promos that are poppin’ just for the occasion.
Drink
  • What’s special about Just Love Coffee Cafe? Nooga’s newest coffee shop serves up sustainably-sourced artisan coffee, waffle-inspired eats, and a host of non-coffee options — plus, purchases support important local causes. Peep the menu + visit.*
Finance
  • Have outstanding credit card debt? A new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Credit card experts identified this top credit card for anyone looking to pay down debt. (Plus, earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in three months.)*
Seasonal
  • Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by gifting new and returning advertisers with special promotions to get your message in front of our readers. Get in touch to learn more (read: open your present).
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Environment

🌳 Learn about local conservation efforts

New TEDxChattanooga event to highlight local conservation efforts
NOOGAtoday | River
Listen to five talks focused on sustainability at this event. | Photo by Ryan Maum via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
TEDxChattanooga is partnering with the Southeast Conservation Corps (SCC) to highlight local and regional conservation efforts through educational talks.

Stewards of Nature will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at The Historic. The lineup includes five local speakers who are leaders in the outdoors, conservation, and environmental spaces.

Folks will hear from:
  • Gail Loveland Barille | Director of Outdoor Chattanooga
  • Joel Houser | Director of capital grants at Open Space Institute
  • Shawanna Kendrick | Founder + CEO of The H2O Life
  • Charlie Mix | GIS director of IGTLab at UTC
  • Daniella Paz-Peterson | Tennessee director of welcoming places at Trust for Public Land
Bonus: Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. with bites from Mac’s Kitchen + curated vendors to shop from. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase.

Tickets for the event are on sale now — and thanks to SCC, are only $5 for general admission + free for nonprofit professionals and students. Inquire via email to receive your discount code.
The Buy
⚡ It’s the second (and final) Amazon Prime Day. Shop Day Two lightning deals that just went live.

Get 56% off a wireless charging station that can charge your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch all at once.

This $400 ionic hair dryer is on sale for under $100.

Get a $50 Old Navy gift card for $40, or a $50 Regal gift card for $40.

This five-outlet surge protector includes four USB ports and charges your devices with notable speed.

Get a Bentgo stackable lunch box 55% off.

Keep your eye on this bestselling tennis dress for a lightning deal later today.
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The Wrap
 
Kristen Templeton

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
I know it’s only Wednesday, but I am so excited about this weekend. You can find Editor Haley and I posted up this Saturday, July 20 downtown for the Nooga Mustache Crawl (stay tuned for a giveaway announcement) + on Sunday, July 21, I’ll be judging the FiveStar Food Fight competition at the Chattanooga Market. Say hi if you swing by.
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