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Reduce, reuse — “Reimagine”
NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum
This exhibit is filled floor to ceiling with creative ways to reuse cardboard. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Reduce, reuse — “Reimagine.”

The Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) has opened its new temporary exhibit, “Reimagine: A Cardboard Wonderland,” an experience that aims to encourage guests to see creative ways to reuse materials like cardboard.

Conceptualized by Jessalyn Beasley + with the help of CDM staff, the exhibit was created by using cardboard and materials donated by the community and local businesses (like Chattanooga Box Co. and International Paper).

By exploring this exhibit, you are invited to engage in imaginative play (like dressing up like different characters to put on your own play at the theater) + be part of the community-driven creative process. You can make your own mark on the space as guests are encouraged to add their own creations to the ever-evolving exhibit.

NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum Reimagine

There’s a selection of books you can pick to have a storytime inside the birds nest.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

The exhibit is split into two areas:

The Wild
A nature-inspired section that transports guests into a cardboard forest, garden, and storybook world. Don’t miss climbing into the human-sized bird’s nest or standing between the butterfly wings for a photo-op.

The Town
A city built entirely from cardboard with nods to Chattanooga’s classic building facades like the Coolidge Park Carousel, the Tivoli Theatre, and the Tennessee Aquarium. Don’t miss stopping by the builder’s corner to create your own structures to add to the exhibit — City Editor Kristen made flowers to decorate the space.

“Reimagine” will be on display through Sunday, Jan. 5 + access to the exhibit is included with general admission to the museum.
 
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Events
 
Monday, Sept. 23
  • Ray LaMontagne | Monday, Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $39.50+ | See the American singer-songwriter take the stage in the Scenic City on his “Long Way Home” tour.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • ArtsBuild InterMission | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $155 | Celebrate the local arts community in a carnival atmosphere featuring classical musicians, circus performers, and caricaturists.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • 2024 TechX Awards | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | The Turnbull Building | $89+ | This event honors those who are driving the future of technology in Chattanooga.
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $49+ | Taste bacon-themed dishes + sample 12 different kinds of whiskey at this annual festival — 21+ only.
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News Notes
 
Traffic
  • Folks can expect various road + area closures downtown beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. for the Chattanooga Ironman. Race Day will be on Sunday, Sept. 29, and closures will remain in place until Monday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.
Edu
  • Hamilton County Schools (HCS) has launched a new Staff Recognition Campaign, designed to celebrate the dedication + hard work of its members. Know an HCS staff member who should be honored? Submit your nomination online.
Opening
  • In celebration of its Northgate Mall location opening, Cava will host a Community Day preview event on Thursday, Sept. 26, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. + 5-8 p.m. Cava will giveaway free meals (you must RSVP) + match guests’ monetary donations up to $1,000 to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
Theater
  • Shakespeare in the Park is back. Scenic City Shakespeare kicks off its sixth season on Friday, Oct. 4 with a production of “Macbeth.” The shows will take place at Greenway Farms in Hixson every Friday + Saturday in October. Pro tip: The shows are free to attend, but make sure you RSVP.
Festival
  • In case you missed it, tickets are now available for the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival slated for Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. New this year, are family-friendly priced tickets at $20 for adults for weekend access. Check out the schedule of events.
Eat
  • Have you been craving country ham as the seasons change? You’re not alone — according to a recent survey, the dish is Tennessee’s favorite fall food this year. Let us know where can we find the autumnal delicacy around Chattanooga + we may share your response in a future newsletter. (Wealth of Geeks)
Feel Good
Job
  • Lyft’s Women+ Connect empowers women and nonbinary drivers. New drivers (of any gender) earn a $400 bonus for 40 rides in seven days. Terms apply.*
 
 
Seasonal
 

🍁 Autumn is in the air
NOOGAtoday | Rock City fall colors
Take in the gorgeous fall colors at Rock City. | Photo provided by See Rock City Inc.
Ready for sweater weather, Chattanooga? We’ve rounded up 20+ things to do this fall, so get ready to mark your calendars.

Flat Tip Mountain Farm
Head to this farm through Sunday, Oct. 27 for its Fall Festival. Your ticket includes a hayride through the farm, access to two corn mazes, and one small pumpkin to take home. Tickets are $12 per person.

Fairmount Orchard
This Signal Mountain Orchard is open through January offering apples, cider, jams, and jellies.

Fall Colors
Through Friday, Nov. 8, you can enjoy daily programming inspired by the season + the scenic views as the leaves change on Lookout Mountain when stopping at Rock City. We’re talking pumpkin painting, going on a gnome quest, and seeing hanging lanterns — tickets start at $34.

Oddtober
The Tennessee Aquarium hosts a month-long celebration of the strange creatures from around the world from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Plus, you can catch underwater pumpkin carving demos on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
 
Asked
 

The most wonderful time of year to explore the city is...
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
E. All of them
 
The Buy
 
This suede leather car coat — it’s the perfect fall transition piece as we head into the new season.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Kristen Templeton

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
In case you missed it, NOOGAtoday recently celebrated its sixth birthday. We asked our readers what sweet treat we should get in honor of the occasion, and 38% of you voted for a sweet treat from The Hot Chocolatier. Happy birthday to us.
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