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84º | 18% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:38 a.m. | Sunset 7:19 p.m.

 

Carve out time for the farm

Go picking in these pumpkin patches in Chattanooga
White and orange pumpkins stacked in a field in front of a barn
“Insert pumpkin pun here.” | Photo by @flattop_mtn_farm
It’s time to give you pumpkin to talk about — check out these local spots to find your perfect jack-o'-lantern.

Pumpkin patches

Weaver Tree Farms | You can’t miss this roadside patch — just look for the giant pumpkin. Bonus: When it’s time to change into the jolly season, this spot sells Christmas trees.

Flat Top Mountain Farm, Soddy-Daisy | Head to this nearby farm to shop for your seasonal favorites, from orange to white pumpkins. Pro tip: Go during the festival weekend days + your ticket gets you a small pumpkin.

Smith Perry Berries, Ooltewah | This spot not only has more than 50 varieties of gourd-geous pumpkins, but you can enjoy plenty of treats and kids’ activities while you’re there — just check the schedule.

Guthrie Pumpkin Farms, Riceville | Take a ~50-minute drive to this farm that’s been operating for 25 years + features a large corn maze, pumpkin patches, and a petting barn — pumpkins are 50 cents per pound.

Pumpkins with succulents inside

Who said pumpkins have to be scary?

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Photo by @signalmtnnursery

Nurseries

Signal Mountain Nursery, Signal Mountain | This spot offers pumpkins and more. Carving not your thing? Take a succulent pumpkin class on Saturday, Oct. 12 + Saturday, Oct. 19 (space is limited).

The Barn Nursery | Shop this garden center’s selection of 20+ types of pumpkins and fall greenery.

Bonus: Enjoy the season year-round when taking the kiddos to the Pumpkin Patch Playground in Signal Mountain.
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Events
Friday, Oct. 4
  • 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing | Free+ | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy 12 bluegrass performances, including headliner The Infamous Stringdusters.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Tennessee River Rescue | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free, RSVP | Help clean Lookout Creek + Black Creek by picking up debris on the banks or bring a raft to help from the water.
  • Fall Sip + Shop | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Furnish | Free+ | Shop around for seasonal items while sipping on cocktails and trying to win prizes.
  • Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, Signal Mountain | Free+ | Join the celebration of German heritage with traditional foods, beer, dancing, and live music.
  • Fiestaval | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Miller Park | Free+ | Celebrate Latin American culture with food, national and international performers, an artisan market, and more family fun.
Sunday, Oct. 6
  • Erlanger Health Fair | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Enjoy the Sunday market with a special appearance from local medical staff offering health advice, screenings + resources.
  • Chattanooga Pride Festival + Parade | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free+ | Walk in the Scenic City’s annual pride parade + enjoy vendors, food, entertainment, and inflatables at the festival after.
  • Vehicle Inspections | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1-4 p.m. | The Samaritan Center, Ooltewah | Free | Get fluids, belts, hoses + other maintenance items checked from those in Southern Adventist University’s automotive program.
Events calendar here
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💸 $225,000 in grants up for grabs for 15 local bizzes
Photos from TVFCU's annual pitch competition showing winners holding giant checks and guest speakers
The finalists will be announced on April 8, 2025. | Photos provided by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Think your small business is pitch-perfect?

Applications for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s 8th Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition are officially open — and $225,000 in grants are available for 15 local businesses in Northwest Georgia and Southwest Tennessee.

Here’s a look at the important dates + competition details, which takes place during National Small Business Week (May 4-10, 2025):
  • Small businesses must operate within TVFCU’s 17-county service area.
  • Applications are open now until Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • Applicants who move on to the semifinal round will be announced on Friday, Feb. 7.
  • There will be five winners from each region. First place will receive $30,000, second will receive $15,000, and three third-place winners will each receive $10,000.
  • The three regions for next year’s competition are Northwest Georgia, Ocoee, and Chattanooga.
Follow along on Facebook + Instagram for updates on important dates, competition rules, and more.
 
News Notes
Civic
  • The City of Chattanooga will host the swearing-in ceremony for Chief of Police John Chambers on Friday, Oct. 11 at Walker Theatre. Starting at 1 p.m., folks will be able to hear from Chambers on his vision for the police department’s future. (Chattanoogan.com)
Community
  • The public is invited to attend a town hall meeting with the Hamilton County Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. to hear discussion around the proposed resolution concerning the state’s threats of mass violence law. The non-voting session will take place in the District Central Office Board Room.
Sports
  • The NCAA has announced the 240 sites that will host predetermined championships for Divisions I, II, and III over the next few years. Frost Stadium at Warner Park will be the location of the Division II softball finals in the 2027 + 2028 seasons.
Edu
  • Speaking of sports news — ChattState has been named a Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. The first community college in Tennessee to get this distinction, the college uses sports as a way to promote inclusion across the campus.
Number
  • 1,600. That’s how many bikes White Oak Bicycle Co-op has refurbished and distributed around Chattanooga since late 2020 — for free. Those interested in donating gently used bikes and parts can find out more online.
Plan Ahead
  • There are only seven weeks until Thanksgiving, and Main Street Meats is making sure you don’t gobble away the chance to enjoy a nice meal. Pre-orders are now available for turkey + all the classic fixings like mashed potatoes and collard greens.
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How many federally-recognized Native American Tribal Nations are connected to Moccasin Bend?
Black and white photograph of Moccasin Bend

Learn a piece of Moccasin Bend’s history.

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Photo via Chattanooga Public Library

We recently quizzed you all on Moccasin Bend, and the results are in. Out of 778 readers, only 20.7% knew there are 23 federally-recognized Native American Tribal Nations associated with the land. Did you know these facts?
  • Activity on the land dates back to the Paleo-Indian Period (10,000 B.C.- 8000 B.C.).
  • In the 1830s, the Cherokee were driven across Chattanooga during the Trail of Tears, with at least one group passing through Moccasin Bend.
  • While most Chattanoogans know about the city’s ties to the Cherokee Tribe, the Muscogee and Yuchi Tribes actually inhabited the land before them.
Want the full history of Moccasin Bend? Check out this timeline compiled by the Chattanooga Intertribal Association.
 
The Buy
 
A pair of Rain-X Weather Beater blades — so you’ll be prepared now for incoming fall + winter weather. Reliable and easy to install, these weather resistant windshield wipers improve your visibility and safety while you’re on the road.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley
From the editor
It’s been incredible to witness Chattanoogans come together so quickly to help our neighboring communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Here are two fun ways to offer support outside of directly donating to a drive: Going to an EDM show next weekend + getting a flash tattoo.
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