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Let’s take a walk

Celebrate National Walk to a Park Day locally
Coolidge Park with green grass, trees, blue park benches, and the Walnut Street Bridge in the background.
Enjoy a day dedicated to our community’s green spaces. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The Scenic City is known for embracing its green spaces — read: working to become the first National Park City in the US.

In a similar nature, the city is coming together to celebrate National Walk to a Park Day tomorrow, Oct. 10. This initiative aims to encourage residents to get outside and explore their communities while highlighting the importance of having equitable access to parks.

Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors, Neighborhood Services, Trust for Public Land (TPL) + the Clifton Hills Neighborhood Association will host a special walk and celebration in honor of the day.

Additionally, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will join 5th-grade students from Clifton Hills Elementary School to walk to Caruthers Park, which is part of the city’s 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Accelerator plan.

NOOGAtoday | Caruthers Park

Caruthers Park features a walking path, pavilion, picnic area, playground, and a youth-sized soccer pitch.

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Photo by @chaparksdept

This program, led by TPL, is working to bring a park within walking distance to every resident in Chattanooga. Fun fact: Caruthers Park serves nearly 1,000 residents within these perimeters.

Join the fun with a public proclamation by Mayor Kelly at 1:30 p.m., marking Oct. 10 National Walk to a Park Day in Chattanooga. There will also be music, activities, and information about city resources available for folks to enjoy.

If you’re not able to make it out tomorrow, there are 80+ neighborhood parks to check out on your own time. Check out our guide to 30+ of our favorite parks.

Bonus: If you take a photo from your time in the park + submit it online by tomorrow, Smartwool will donate $5 for every photo submitted to TPL, up to $25,000.
 
Events
 
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Chattanooga Symphony | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Houston “Pop Up” Museum | $15+ | Spend your evening seeing wares from the museum’s collection while listening to small ensembles of musicians.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • BLAH BLAH BLAH: Artist Talks | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | Meet the artists in residence + learn more about their work and practices.
  • Songwriter’s Series | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | McLemore Resort, Rising Fawn | $55 | Listen to a performance by multi-genre artist Maggie Rose while taking in views from atop Lookout Mountain.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Chattanooga Motorcar Festival | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | West Village | $20+ | Browse classic, vintage, and historic cars, plus activities like meet and greets, a street festival + a parade.
  • Halloween Trail Fest | Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Enterprise South Nature Park | $0+ | Dress up for a variety of family-friendly trail adventures while enjoying food trucks, a bonfire, hayrides, a maze + more themed fun.
  • Scenic City Shakespeare in the Park | Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Greenway Farm Park, Hixson | Free, RSVP | Bring your chairs and blankets for a local production of the bewitching tragedy of “Macbeth” under the stars.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
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News Notes
Development
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga has plans to build its first townhome project on Shallowford Road. Featuring 24 homes + two acres of green space, the project would serve households earning less than 80% of the area’s median income. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
  • Steve Wilson has been named the City of Chattanooga’s new deputy chief operating officer. Wilson has over 25 years of experience in operations management + will seek improvements to make city operations more responsive and effective in his new role. (Chattanoogan.com)
Open
  • “Cocktail Dive” Mean Jeen’s has opened its doors to patrons. This neighborhood bar, where The Spot formerly operated, will be open daily from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. serving up cocktails, beer, and food. Pro tip: Don’t forget to check out the jukebox + pool tables.
Cause
  • United Way of Greater Chattanooga has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing collaboration efforts and the organization’s impact on our local community. Notably, the report highlights a 50% increase in services provided through funded nonprofits + $765,000 provided in emergency aid.
Concert
  • The Chattanooga Symphony & Orchestra will host three free family shows this weekend. The performances are inspired by the beloved children’s book “The Little Engine That Could,” blending storytelling + symphonic music. Bonus: Each attending family will receive a copy of the book.
Kids
  • The Chattanooga Public Library is hosting fall break activities at all branch locations for students beginning Monday, Oct. 14. From scary stories and video game competitions to a pumpkin chunkin’ toss — check out the schedule of events.
Edu
  • Families who want to learn more about education options that are available for their children are invited to attend a free event at UTC’s University Center Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 24. The event will feature a panel discussion with educational leaders from various schools. Advanced registration is requested.
Biz
  • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
Finance
  • Credit cards that can help you get out of debt sound as wacky as pumpkin spice deodorant (yes, it’s real). But the concept is legit: Find a card with “0% intro APR” for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best offering no interest until 2026.*
 
Play
 

A night day at the museum
NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum
Bring the kiddos for a day of play at the Creative Discovery Museum. | Photo by Creative Discovery Museum via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Museums are the cultural hubs of Chattanooga. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Scenic City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 12 museums to visit in our city.

Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | $0-$20
Bring the kiddos to enjoy immersive, hands-on art, science, and music exhibits.

The Coker Museum, 1309 Chestnut St. | $0-$12
See the personal collection of Corky Coker featuring vintage cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and more.

Overlooked Materials, 951 S. Watkins St. | Free entry
This glass recycling company has a museum dedicated to Chattanooga’s glass history at its warehouse location. Inquire via email to check out the space.

Songbirds, 206 W. Main St. | Free entry
Marvel at the extensive collection of vintage + rare guitars while learning about Chattanooga’s local music history.
 
Asked
 

Have you visited a local museum, art gallery, or an arts/cultural event in the last six months?
A. Yes
B. No
 
The Buy
 
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The Wrap
 
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Speaking of new neighborhood bars, Granny’s is coming to the former Barley location on MLK Boulevard. Check out the Instagram page for updates + to see how you can get your first drink on the house.
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