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Today’s Forecast

77º | 84% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:31 a.m. | Sunset 7:32 p.m.

 

Let’s clean the creeks
NOOGAtoday | River Rescue
Volunteers will remove large items like refrigerators and car parts to smaller items like cigarette butts. | Photo provided by Reflection Riding
Did you know that over 30 years ago a group of local environmentalists started a grassroots movement to clean trash lining the Tennessee River Watershed Basin?

Hundreds of volunteers join the Tennessee River Rescue each year to help remove debris in our region. Last year alone, volunteers removed 10 tons of trash, 130 tires, and around 800 pounds of bulk items from the river.

The longest-running cleanup effort of the Tennessee River returns this year on Saturday, Oct. 5 in partnership with Reflection Riding, WaterWays + Tennessee American Water. The cleanup will be focused on clearing Lookout and Black creeks on Reflection Riding’s campus.

Volunteers will sign up to participate, and can either remove trash and litter by boat or on foot. Reflection Riding has a limited number of kayaks available, so folks are encouraged to bring their own kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards.

If you’re opting to stay on land, you’ll be directed to designated cleanup areas along stream banks + seasonal watersheds — Black Creek will be by foot only.

After the cleanup, volunteers can gather at Reflection Riding’s Welcome Center to enjoy burgers provided by Roamstead — who recently purchased the neighboring 20-acre tract of land along Lookout Creek.
 
Asked
 

Which former vice president kicked off the second Tennessee River Rescue in 1989?
A. Al Gore
B. George H. W. Bush
C. Walter Mondale
D. Nelson Rockefeller
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • Networking & Neurodiversity Happy Hour | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Floor Five of The Edney Innovation Center | Free, RSVP | Connect with inclusive employers at this event with game areas + breakaway spaces.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Fireside Concert Series | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | Free | Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy a fireside performance by the Paris Gibbs Duo + Jason Lyles.
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Opening Reception | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | AVA Gallery | Free | See work from the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts’ second artist-in-residence, Carrie Pendergrass.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Birds & Blooms | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $18+ | Participate in a guided hike to go bird and bloom watching — binoculars provided.
  • Family Resource Expo & Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 1-4 p.m. | North Chattanooga Recreation Center | Free+ | Learn about local programs, resources, and education focused on family health + wellness.
  • Dread Hollow Vengeance | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7-10:50 p.m. | Dread Hollow | $20+ | It’s opening night of this award-winning haunted attraction’s season, featuring three new haunted house experiences.
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Seasonal burn permits will be available for Hamilton County residents beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Residents can obtain their permits from the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau to be able to burn brush + vegetation from their property through Wednesday, April 30.
Weather
  • If you need to report a downed tree due to severe weather, utilize the 311 Service Center by dialing 311 or (423) 643-6311 + submit an email. If a tree falls onto a power line, EPB will be notified to clear the lines before the tree can be addressed by Public Works.
Community
  • The Main St. Farmers Market is accepting applications for cold weather guest vendors through Friday, Oct. 4. These vendors will set up monthly beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Halloween-themed market, and will finish in March.
Announced
  • The Chattery announced its temporary location will be at The Block on Broad Street (next door to High Point Climbing Gym). Classes will be moved to the new location at the end of October. Make sure to check the schedule for class locations until then.
Biz
  • The Better Business Bureau’s biannual Shred Day will be on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Bottling Co.’s parking lot. Folks can bring documents to be shredded, hard drives + laptops to be recycled, and unwanted prescriptions to be properly disposed.
Edu
  • The Challenger STEM Learning Center will host its “STEAMagination” free educational event for K-8 students + their families on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event aims to encourage STEAM learning outside the classroom by providing interactive experiences and projects that can be replicated at home. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Health
  • Julie Taylor, president + chief development officer of Erlanger Foundation, has announced she will retire on Monday, Sept. 30 after 11 years of leading the foundation. Erlanger has launched a national search for her successor, and interested applicants can inquire via email about the position. (Chattanoogan.com)
Plan Ahead
  • The annual Gratefull community Thanksgiving luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this citywide feast, free of charge. Hundreds of volunteers are needed, and those interested in serving can sign up online.
Eat
Finance
  • Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (Yes, it sounds pumpkin-spice bananas. But it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
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Event
 

✨ Rhinestone Cowboy Cowgirl

NOOGAtoday | Rhinestone Cowgirl Kait Makes
Don’t miss stopping by The August Sisters’ photo booth. | Photo provided by Kait Makes
How about a little honky tonk in the Scenic City? Local chain stitch embroiderer Kait Makes is hosting Rhinestone Cowgirl on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Choo Choo Gardens.

The event will feature over 40 local artisan vendors, line dancing, and flash tattoos. Folks can also enjoy food + drink specials from the bars and restaurants on the Chattanooga Choo Choo’s campus.

So grab your dancing boots + lasso your pals for a good time. Here are our must-do’s:
  • Take free line dancing lessons with the Pop-up Project
  • Take a photo at the Rhinestone Cowgirl photo booth by The August Sisters
  • Get a flash tattoo by Morgan Diann Tattoo
  • Customize a western hat with Love, EROS
  • Shop spaghetti western-themed apparel from Cluster Funk Studio
Bonus: The Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo will give away a free night stay + $50 to Elsie’s Daughter for the event. Make sure to follow Kait Makes on Instagram to see how you can win.
 
The Buy
 
Shop the best shoes to pair with your fall wedding guest look, from Nordstrom’s “Wedding Guest” selection:

🥿 Save your ankles with sparkly Betsey Johnson flats.
👡 Choose champagne or silver for this five-star rated sandal.
💎 Add a touch of sparkle to your outfit with jeweled slingbacks.
👠 Go for style + function with a kitten heel on pointy-toe pumps.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Kristen Templeton

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
I’ve loved seeing everyone’s Halloween decorations, especially whoever has the giant skeleton walking a dog in Highland Park. While I don’t have a yard of my own to decorate this season, I’m excited to make my apartment festive with these goodies from Sophie’s Shoppe.
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