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🎃 Your Halloween costume inspo
Check out City Editors Haley and Kristen’s Northside Neighborhood House finds. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
We’re back again with one of our favorite Halloween traditions — thrifting our costumes with Northside Neighborhood House (NNH).
Whether you’re last-minute planning or want to go the DIY route for this year’s costume, try shopping secondhand to support local + create a unique look you wouldn’t be able to find at Spirit Halloween.
Here are some costumes City Editors Haley and Kristen were able to piece together from NNH’s Red Bank location.
Bonus: For more inspo, check out parts one and two of our series + make sure to stop by NNH’s other locations in NorthShore and Soddy-Daisy for more finds.
1990s look (Think: “Clueless” or “10 Things I Hate About You”)
We found: A plaid dress, jean jacket, bucket hat + CD
You add: A CD player, sunglasses + hair clips
Martini
We found: A red hat (for the olive), a green skirt, a white shirt + a glass
You add: A friend dressed as an espresso martini for a couple’s costume
Minnie Mouse
We found: A red polka dot shirt, black skirt + black heels
You add: A hat or headband with ears + tights
Beetlejuice
We found: A black and white striped shirt, skirt + a striped neck tie
You add: A green wig + makeup
Glinda
We found: A pink dress + pink heels
You add: A crown + wand
Elphaba
We found: A black dress + black boots
You add: A hat + green body paint
Bonus: Glinda + Elphaba would be a great couple’s costume + you can keep your outfits to wear to the premiere of the film in November.
Events
Events
Thursday, Oct. 17
One Chattanooga Youth Talent Show | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 12-6 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | See local youth show off their talents like singing, dancing, comedy, and more.
Fall Book Sale | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Downtown Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Price of purchase | Shop hundreds of books of all genres at a discounted price.
Friday, Oct. 18
Asking Alexandria | Friday, Oct. 18 | 6:30-11:59 p.m. | The Signal | $52+ | See this rock + metalcore band take the stage during their “All My Friends” tour.
Campfire Concert at Reflection Riding — Rising Fawn Social Club | Friday, Oct. 18 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $30+ | Grab a chair or your fave picnic blanket for an evening of live tunes, s’mores, and beer, plus bites from California Smothered Burrito. Kiddos 12 and under are free.*
Saturday, Oct. 19
Chattanooga Witch & Warlock Paddle | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Coolidge Park | $10 | Dress up for a ghoulish good time paddling on the Tennessee River.
Coolidge Park’s 25th Anniversary | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free+ | Head to the park for free carousel rides, outdoor games, a market, food trucks, and more.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Smart is Cool | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | The Chattanooga Market will welcome STEM organizations for hands-on activities + educational opportunities.
Cast Iron Storytelling | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 5:30-7:15 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $15+ | Hear six local storytellers talk about a time they faced a real-life fear.
Clínica Médicos is set to open a center for women + children next summer on East 23rd Street. Centro para Mujeres y la Familia will be double the size of the original Clínica Médicos facility and open 24/7 for walk-in and urgent needs. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
Opa Greek Restaurant announced it will be temporarily closing its doors from Sunday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Feb. 7. Owner + Chef Michalis Borodimos stated in a Facebook post that the business will be working to improve its space, services, and experiences offered during the break.
Outdoors
Volunteers are needed for Citico Creek Cleanup efforts on Saturday, Oct. 19. Sign up to participate to help clear litter from the streambank and floodplain from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Arts
Society of Work at Somer Station is hosting a gallery opening event on Tuesday, Oct. 22. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., you can stop by the Velvet Lounge to see and purchase works by local artists while enjoying drinks, snacks, and music.
Listen
The October edition of the Beats and Books Literary Program just dropped. Listen to the recording of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” featuring rap + R&B artist Bindy. Bonus: The musical beat accompanying the reading was created by Hamilton County students.
Cause
TDOT’s Strike Force crews have been dispatched to the greater Tampa area to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The team will help with heavy debris removal and road repairs + provide infrastructure assessments for at least two weeks. Keep up with recovery updates.
Edu
Tick tock: The Friday, Nov. 1 deadline to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship is nearly here. Don’t miss out on the chance to get fully-covered college tuition + mandatory fees for up to five semesters. Bonus: Students can use the scholarship for ChattState’s degrees + TCAT programs.*
Arts
Event
🔥 Get fired up
Last year’s sculpture burn was quite the sight. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
It’s time to Fire Up the Fields, Chattanooga. The annual event returns to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, Oct. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Folks of all ages are welcome to attend the community event featuring live music and entertainers, food truck offerings, and the giant sculpture burn. New to this year will be a large screen set up so football fans can watch the games during the event.
The colossal wooden sculpture titled “Convergence” was designed + constructed by local artist Andrew Nigh and will be set aflame around 8:45 p.m.
The event is free to attend for children 12 years and younger + general admission is $10. VIP tickets are available to purchase to support Sculpture Fields. Tickets include special area admission, preferred parking, seating with a close-up view of the burn + access to a private party with wine, beer, and a buffet.
The Buy
The Buy
This Tommy Hilfiger men’s faux leather jacket — it’s a warm layering option perfect for date nights + evening get togethers during the changing seasons.
When it comes to late-night munchies, a pizza from Goodfella’s took the cake pie in our recent poll. The Murder Burger from Lo Main received some honorable mentions — some of y’all must agree with me that it’s one of the best the Scenic City has to offer.