Plus, Frazier Avenue resurfacing and restriping dates.
 
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Sunrise 7:46 a.m. | Sunset 7:06 p.m.

 

🎉 Cheers to 25 years
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park
Here’s to 25 years of memories in Coolidge Park — and many more to come. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Coolidge Park, one of Chattanooga’s most beloved landmarks named after Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Coolidge, celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend.

The award-winning riverfront park was completed in 1999 by HGOR + the River Front Development Committee, which focused on optimizing the green space adjacent to the Tennessee River.

The plans included a major open space, stabilization of the riverfront area + increased connectivity through an extensive walkway system.

Over the years, the park has acquired several amenities to spark joy among residents + visitors like the restored carousel, an interactive play fountain, and the Outdoor Chattanooga Center.

NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park Carousel

Did you know you can ride the carousel for only $1?

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Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Now, the city is gearing up for the park’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19. The day will be full of activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., including a dedication ceremony with Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly at 11 a.m. by the carousel.

Folks can expect vendors, food trucks, the Between the Bridges Art Festival, outdoor games, free carousel rides, and more. Participating NorthShore businesses are also joining in the festivities by offering deals like:
 
Asked
 

How many hand-carved animals are part of the Coolidge Park Carousel?
A. 25
B. 36
C. 47
D. 52
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, Oct. 15
  • Wine Dinner | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | The Read House Hotel | $150 | Enjoy a four-course meal masterfully curated to pair with wines from a California winery.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
  • Noontunes | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Park | Free+ | Spend your lunch break in the park while enjoying food, games, and performances from local musicians Adam Stone + Joel Forlines.
  • Page-Turners on the Patio | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Riverview Park | Free, RSVP | Come out for a picnic edition of this monthly bring-your-own-book club.
Thursday, Oct. 17
  • Business After Hours | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5-7 p.m. | The Westin | Free, RSVP | Join fellow Chattanooga business professionals for networking over refreshments.
  • Magic Movie Nights | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5:30-11 p.m. | McDonald Farm, Sale Creek | Free+ | Spend your evening watching “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone” — bonus points for dressing up as your favorite character.
  • Fireside Concert Series | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | Free | Gather around the fire to hear music by John Davis and Ashley Dilbeck — bring your own chairs + blankets.
Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Clumpies Jubilee Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Clumpies Ice Cream Co. (NorthShore) | Free+ | Celebrate 25 years of Clumpies with 15 local food and art vendors — plus a featured treat of Clumpies’ exclusive Maker’s Collection ice cream (while supplies last).*
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News Notes
 
Traffic
  • The resurfacing and restriping of Frazier Avenue (between Market Street + Barton Avenue) has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 21. The project is estimated to take four days to complete, with occasional single-lane closures. Workers will be present to direct traffic around work sites.
Cause
  • Local radio stations Cumulus Chattanooga + WSKZ-FM are teaming up with The Barn Nursery and Barrelhouse Ballroom to host a hurricane relief concert on Sunday, Oct. 20. Funds raised will benefit nonprofit Wings of Hope, which works to provide aviation-based humanitarian aid to storm-damaged areas. Get your tickets.
Health
  • Signal Centers will host an event for White Cane Awareness Day today, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carver Community Center. The day highlights the importance of the tool for people with low to no vision + will include assistive technology demonstrations, smartphone assistance, and more.
Edu
  • The Chattanooga Market will host STEM organizations for its Smart is Cool event on Sunday, Oct. 20. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for hands-on educational experiences like checking out a solar telescope with The Barnard Astronomical Society + participating in experiments with the American Chemical Society.
Noogan
  • Megan McKnight, director of the Center for Wellbeing at UTC, was recognized by the White House for her leadership in opioid overdose prevention. McKnight + her team have trained 1,189 people in the use of medications and established 17 emergency stations on UTC’s campus in the 2023-2024 academic year. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Plan Ahead
  • Barking Legs Theater has announced it will host its first-ever Fringe Fest on Friday, Nov. 8 + Saturday, Nov. 9. The two-day event will feature over 30 performing arts events from local artists (think: dance, music, comedy, improv, storytelling, etc.). Stay tuned for the full lineup.
Travel
  • Cozy up this fall and winter with dissipated crowds and the best deal of the year (think: up to 40% off) at JW Marriott Nashville. Snag the Music City Snowfall special for discounted rates, two complimentary fireside cocktails + a $25 dining credit — plus everything downtown Nashville has to offer.*
Seasonal
  • Looking to boost your brand’s visibility? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to showcase your gift-worthy products. With thousands of engaged readers, you will be seen by the right audience just in time for holiday shopping. Get in the guide.
 
 
Travel
 

🚆 All aboard
Multiple people are seated in naby blue chairs in a large terminal. On the wall behind them is a large, colorful mural with reds, oranges, yellows, pink, blues, and other colors smattered around in abstract patterns.
If you take a trip from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., you may spot this artwork by Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann in D.C.’s Union Station. | Photo via Amtrak
Train travel is booming. In the last year, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has served 24+ million riders.

The more sustainable, often scenic, and middle seat-less cousin to flying, train travel could play a part in your next vacation — even though Chattanooga doesn’t have a station of its own. Think of it like driving to the Atlanta airport for a better flight.

Meet the Crescent

If you’re leaving from Atlanta’s Peachtree Station, you’ll be riding on a Crescent:
  • WiFi | Crescent trains come equipped with free WiFi, so you can keep reading NOOGAtoday. Pro tip: Outlets are more accessible in first or business class + sleeper cars.
  • Food + Drink | This train offers flexible dining (complimentary meals for private room travelers) + cafe service (snacks and drinks for purchase).
  • Accommodations | The Crescent features coach seats + various private roomettes and bedrooms.
 
The Buy
 
A coffin letter board — perfect for writing out “Let’s go ghouls,” “Witch, please,” or whatever Halloween pun you love at your next October party.
 
 
The Wrap
 
City Editor Kristen standing in front of a bridge and river.

Today’s edition by:
Kristen
From the editor
We’re continuing our tradition of thrifting Halloween costumes with Northside Neighborhood House again this year. Before we go shopping, send some costume ideas our way + we’ll try to find secondhand items to complete the looks.
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