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We’re feeling tail-great about football season

Where to watch football in Chattanooga
NOOGAtoday | Santi's
Head to Santi’s when it’s kick-off time. | Photo by @santismexgrill_chatt
Football season is here, Chattanooga. Grab your jerseys and head to these local spots to cheer on your team and enjoy game-day eats.

Naked River Brewing Co.
Cool off indoors with craft beer and barbecue — you can’t go wrong with sharing the BBQ nachos with your friends.

TailGate Brewery
Watch the game with a beer in hand at this Southside spot. Bonus: Are you a Titans fan? Join the Chattanooga Titans Fans for their watch parties at the brewery.

Santi’s Mexican Grill and Sports Bar
Head to Hamilton Place to gather around the bar — don’t miss out on the weekday happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring two for $7 house margaritas + $5 flavored margaritas.

Parkway Pourhouse
Head downtown to watch the game on one of the 27 flat-screen TVs — don’t forget to get an order of Cajun boiled peanuts to snack on.

Mike’s Hole in the Wall
Welcoming beer lovers and game day fans since 2008, this spot has 16 TVs to cheer on your favorite team.

NOOGAtoday | Dumb Cluck Shady's Corner

Grab a bucket o’ wings from Dumb Cluck to enjoy while you watch the game.

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Photo by @dumb.cluck

Shady’s Corner
Head to this Southside bar to watch the games indoors or out on the patio + enjoy pitchers of beer and buckets o’ wings from Dumb Cluck.

Buds Sports Bar
This spot located on Brainerd Road is known for its college football deals. Check out the specials menu that includes cheeseburger sliders, wings, pizza, and beer buckets on game days.

The Big Chill & Grill
Watch the Mocs, Vols, or any of the collegiate and professional football games at this NorthShore spot that has 14 TVs. Bonus: Make sure to check out the new $10 game-time menu offerings.

Feed Table & Tavern
This Southside spot will show all of the college and NFL games on its seven TVs on the tavern side of its establishment.

Did we miss your go-to spot? Let us know where you love to cheer on your team and we’ll add it to our list.
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Vinyasa Yoga Class | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center | Free | Join other community members for a beginner-friendly flow — bring your own mat.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • “Cows on the Rings of Saturn” | Friday, Sept. 6-Saturday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | Barking Legs Theater | $20 | See this play that offers an experience “filled with heart, humor, and thought-provoking themes.”
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Aloha, Summer! | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 2-6 p.m. | Common House | $0-$30 | Soak up the sun with a tropical-themed pool party, music spun by a DJ, and frozen drink specials.
  • Back to School at Hogwarts | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | South Chattanooga Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free | Kiddos will be sorted into their Hogwarts house to participate in activities like wand making + a game of mini Quidditch.
Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Nooga Hunger Walk Run | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Green | $35 | Join a casual 5K to raise money + promote awareness of food insecurity in the surrounding region.
  • Alison Brown | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $38-$55 | See a Grammy Award-winning banjoist perform with her quintet.
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News Notes
Sports
  • A proposal to fund the installation of lights at The Howard School’s baseball + softball complexes has been approved by Hamilton County commissioners. As part of Mayor Weston Wamp’s $10 million in investments toward the school, the new lights are set to be installed before the spring season begins.
Outdoors
  • The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department has released its Fall and Winter 2024-2025 Guide. Download the guide for information on special events, youth and adult sports, community programs, and more.
Community
  • The City of Red Bank + the Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) has launched a new pilot program allowing Red Bank residents to apply for a full-access CPL card at no cost. Eligible residents can now apply for one of 100 CPL cards at Red Bank City Hall — with hopes of more cards coming soon. (Chattanoogan.com)
Arts
  • Next time you’re at the Chattanooga Airport, check out the new exhibit at the CHA ART SPACE. “Summer,” curated by local artist Carrie Pendergrass, features the work of 18 local and regional artists + will be available to view now through November.
Cause
  • United Way of Greater Chattanooga recently launched its Youth United leadership + volunteer program for high school students. The program aims to foster leadership and build connections through mentorship, service projects, and opportunities to meet students from different schools.
History
  • In case you missed it, Preserve Chattanooga has teamed up with the Chattanooga Tourism Co. to launch a new series of self-guided architectural walking tours. Folks will explore areas like the Downtown Historic District, Southside, Stone Fort, and more.
Plan Ahead
  • Author, economist + Medal of Freedom recipient Dr. Arthur B. Laffer will speak at UTC on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The talk entitled, “Taxes Have Consequences: An Income Tax History of the US,” will be free for the public to attend — just RSVP.
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Seasonal
  • You had us at magical mountain holiday season. Cloudland’s end-of-year festivities begin Thursday, Nov. 28 with a full weekend of family-friendly activities, including a Thanksgiving feast, tailgate + holiday events. Reserve your spot.*
 
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