• Over 10 miles of lamp-lit sidewalks
• Green spaces with walking paths along creeks
• A resort-style pool, pavilion + the Gathering Center
• Access to Heritage Park + nearby shops and amenities
• Walking distance to area schools

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• Wine Down Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 4-9 p.m. | Frothy Monkey | $18 | Sip on a curated flight pairing of three wines + a charcuterie board or check out the dinner deals.
• Songwriters Collective | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Gate 11 Distillery | Free+ | Come out to this all-ages open mic night where you can share original songs + workshop with other musicians.

• Poetry Book Club | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Society of Work Somer Station | Free, RSVP | Discuss Clint Smith’s “Counting Descent” with this group centered around contemporary and slam poetry.

• Library After Hours | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Northgate Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free, RSVP | Those ages 12-18 can get crafty by making their own character embroidery artwork.
• Chattanooga Noise Night | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8-10 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | BYOB + make some noise for local and regional musicians — donations encouraged.
• Knox | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $15-$20 | See this Nashville-based pop singer-songwriter take the stage in the Scenic City.

• Inaugural Watermelon Festival | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | McDonald Farm | Free+ | Immerse yourself in a day dedicated to everything watermelon — from refreshing drinks to sweet candies, statues + art.

• Chattanooga Airport has announced US Customs and Border Protection will open a Global Entry Enrollment Center onsite in October. Notably, the deal includes a seven-year lease + will help streamline international and domestic arrival for members who currently have to travel to other airports like Nashville or Atlanta. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Pool season is almost at its end. While the outdoor pools at Warner Park and the Carver Community Center have closed for the year, the splash pad at Warner Park will be open Thursdays and Fridays + indoor pools will operate on a summer schedule through Friday, Aug. 30.

• There’s a brand new club hitting the streets that you might be interested in. The Chattanooga Deaf Club, open to the Deaf + signing community (and those looking to learn ASL), will host its first meeting this Saturday, Aug. 24 at Sigler’s Craft Beers & Cigars. Join the group on Facebook to RSVP.

• Hamilton County Schools has joined the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to bring its Book Bus to the area. Through the program, a bus will travel around to neighborhoods across the county, delivering books to kiddos. (NewsChannel 9)

• Speaking of schools and buses, Hamilton County Schools has launched a transportation survey. The 10-minute survey is seeking input from families on how they feel about access to different learning environments + the findings will be used to determine “strategies for increasing access to and enrollment in district-wide choice schools.”

• River City Co. is seeking local restaurants, caterers + sponsors who want to help out in this year’s Gratefull event, slated for Thursday, Nov. 21. This annual community luncheon provides residents a free Thanksgiving-style meal. Find out how to get involved.

• Wing Wednesday + we’ve got a new spot to add to your list of deals around town. Enter: Dumb Cluck (the food truck parked at Shady’s Corner). Now, every Wednesday, folks can enjoy 99-cent wings from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Wanting to skip ahead to fall? Ruby Falls’ Ghost Lantern Tours are set to return on select dates in September + October. Ticketholders get to experience the grounds after hours while hearing the ghost stories behind some of Chattanooga’s most famous legends. Note: Advanced online reservations are required.

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• A trolley or shuttle from Blue Goose Hollow on 9th Street + MLK Boulevard going to the center
• An 8,000-seat music amphitheater
• More shade (think: when Miller Park had more trees and gardens)
• A new kid-focused park
• The completion of the Broad Street reimagined project, with the Riverwalk extending through the heart of the city
• A large indoor venue to host youth sports (think: volleyball, basketball, soccer, 7-on-7 football, rodeos, etc.)
• Safe bicycle access from NorthShore