Level up your summer with fresh finds at deep discounts. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Christmas came early. Wayfair’s Black Friday in July Sale — aka, their biggest sale of the summer — kicks off today, July 26.
Snag up to 80% off on everything from patio furniture and grills to decor and rugs with thousands of sitewide discounts and limited-time flash deals, now through Monday, July 29.
Need some local inspo? Savor the season in style with these City Editor picks, perfect for summer in the Scenic City.
Decorative terracotta table vase | Haley here. I love having a good statement piece on my coffee table, and the color options can match any seasonal vibe — especially the shades of ocean blue.
Hanging planter | Whether you’re looking to spruce up the inside of your home, a balcony, or porch, this modern look offers plenty of room for plants (perfect for those in a one-bedroom apartment like me).
Wood potting bench | It’s Kristen — as someone who lives in an apartment without outdoor space, this potting bench helps me keep my houseplants in order + live out my summer garden dreams indoors.
Victorian stained glass window panel | If you’re looking to add some color to your home, I absolutely adore the way the summer sun shines through these stained glass window panels.
Chattanooga River Games | Friday, July 26-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | This three-day festival will bring together extreme outdoor sports, conservation + live music performances.
Saturday, July 27
Dive In Movie | Saturday, July 27 | 8-11 p.m. | Warner Park Pool, 1105 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Swim like the fishes in “Finding Nemo” as you watch poolside — bring chairs and blankets if you don’t want to swim.
Strung Like a Horse | Saturday, July 27 | 9-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | See this local band as they bring their “honest, playful, headbangingly interactive fun” to the stage.
Sunday, July 28
Summer Yoga in the Park | Sunday, July 28 | 9-10 a.m. | Renaissance Park, 100 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Relax, stretch, and soak up the sun in a guided flow with YogaNooga — bring your own mat.
Solve & Sip | Sunday, July 28 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Pkwy., Ringgold, GA | $30 | Take on a new character + active role in solving a murder-mystery with your friends over a glass of wine.
Monday, July 29
Seniors Got Talent | Monday, July 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Silverdale Center Creekside Theater, 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr., Chattanooga | $10 | See 12 talented senior acts from ballroom dancing to magic as performers compete for monetary prizes.
City Council unanimously approved a new zoning code — Chattanooga’s first comprehensive overhaul of zoning since the 1960s. Notably, the ordinance reduces the lot requirements for single-unit homes from 7,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft in the urban core. Stay tuned for full coverage of the changes. (Local 3)
Watch
Looking for a fun way to get educated on local politics? Enter: “Hamilton County the Musical,” breaking down the Hamilton County School Board elections on Thursday, Aug. 1. Six out of 11 seats are on the docket + newly formed group The Chattanooga Show is giving you the need-to-knows.
Cause
Local organizations are partnering with a national movement, the Red Sand Project, on Thursday, Aug. 1 to raise awareness of human trafficking. Starting at 10 a.m. at Aloft Chattanooga Hamilton Place, there will be a ceremony to fill sidewalk cracks with red sand, followed by light refreshments + discussions.
Edu
Junior League of Chattanooga has opened up applications for its 2024-2025 Mini-Grants. This program is dedicated to giving Hamilton County educators small grants (up to $750) to help fund special projects and learning opportunities. Submissions are due by Monday, Sept. 2 + teachers can receive one grant per year.
Community
Nonprofits can register for Elder’s Ace Hardware’s annual Seed Surplus Donation Day on Tuesday, July 30. From 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., you can head to the Red Bank location to pick up seeds for feeding community members or educational purposes. Note: The seeds are not for the general public.
Sports
The Chattanooga Lookouts will transform into Las Montañas of Chattanooga for MiLB’s annual Copa de la Diversión on Friday, Aug. 2. During this game, the team will be highlighting its Hispanic players while going against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 7:15 p.m. Get tickets online.
Theater
Make way for Broadway. The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced the dates for single-performance ticket sales for its upcoming Broadway season at Memorial Auditorium. First up is “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” with tickets available starting Monday, Aug. 5. Check out dates for five more shows.
State
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office as they search for this year’s tree and ornaments. Residents and organizations can now mail local ornaments + send in photos of trees for consideration — check out the details.
Drink Up
How refreshing. Drink Up Week runs through today, July 26 — our annual celebration of Chattanooga’s drink culture. Local businesses are offering buzzy deals like 25% off all drinks at Chattanooga Culture, so treat yourself and toast to our town’s vibrant bevvy scene.
Wellness
In case you missed it, our latest edition of NOOGA Wellness in partnership with Erlanger Health features: six reasons to work out with a friend, summer water safety tips, ways to boost your walking routine + more.*
2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*
Don’t worry, there won’t be a pop quiz at the end. | Photo by @chattanoogaprep
School’s in session, readers. With the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year quickly approaching on Wednesday, Aug. 7, we thought we would quiz you up on 50 schools in Hamilton County.
A foldable lap desk — it’s great for those who work from home, college students heading back to school, or anyone looking to read, write, or stream while they sip coffee in bed (read: us).
Do you guys ever look at the National Day calendar just to see how creative they are? Because same, and I couldn’t believe my luck when I saw today is National Bagelfest Day. To celebrate, I’m picking up my go-to order at Honey Seed — the 2 AM bagel (with extra cheese, of course).
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