New real estate development company launches with major plans for the Southside. | Rendering via Mapleleaf Realco
Chattanooga’s Southside has always had a more industrialized look, but newly launched Mapleleaf Realco has plans to bring boutique-style living to the area.
Mapleleaf Realco’s Founder + CEO Tim Parkes said the company plans to bring a new standard of living to Chattanooga while building on the heartbeat of the city — by revitalizing historic buildings and constructing contemporary infills.
“The Mapleleaf brand vision is to create boutique communities, inspired by art and design elements from our city,” Parkes said.
Let’s dive into the three projects that are already underway as part of phase one.
Madison | 1650 Madison St.
This 32-townhome gated community offers two-story units that sit at 1,628 sqft with three bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms. The site will also feature amenities like a pool, a community garden, a pickleball court, and more — take a tour.
The Bolt | 615 Main St.
Once known as the Atlas Bolt Building, this landmark will be transformed into a 6,800-sqft commercial space with a two-tenant open floor plan + an open-air courtyard. See the plans.
BAD at Networking | 6 p.m. | 1885 Grill Ooltewah, Collegedale | Free+ | Hear from neuropsychologist Dr. Zac Yanis to unpack why local professionals may get nervous at networking events in this more relaxed setting.
Dinner for Twos-days | 6-9 p.m. | Whitebird at The Edwin Hotel | Price of purchase | Bring that special someone for a night out + enjoy live music and complimentary glasses of bubbles when ordering two entrees.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Dead Poet Society | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $25+ | This Boston-based rock band is bringing the sounds of their second album, “FISSION,” to the Scenic City.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Gratefull | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Join fellow Chattanoogans for a Thanksgiving meal in the middle of MLK Boulevard — donation items will be accepted for the Maclellan Shelter for Families.
Poetry Book Club | 7-8:30 p.m. | Society of Work at Somer Station | Free, RSVP | Discuss Neil Hilborn’s “Our Numbered Days” in this month’s club about contemporary poetry.
“The Snow Queen” | Thursday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | Dalton High School Catamounts, Dalton, GA | Free+ | See local dancers perform the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale that inspired the movie “Frozen.”
Friday, Nov. 22
Save Water, Drink Wine | 6-8:30 p.m. | Signal Mountain Nursery, Signal Mountain | $39 | Shop around the nursery for your winter greenery while enjoying drinks + small bites — you must be 21 years or older to attend.
Rosetta Stone’s lessons focus on real-world images and scenarios to help users learn faster + retain more. | Photo provided by Rosetta Stone
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Pending final approval from City Council, Talley Construction Co. will soon start construction on a greenway for a ~$4.2 million bid — connecting the NorthShore to Moccasin Bend. This path will run near the Olgiati Bridge with connections to Moccasin Bend Road. (Chattanoogan.com)
Talk
The community is invited to the Chattanooga Design Studio’s “Optimizing Downtown Streets” discussion today, Nov. 19. Starting at 6 p.m., you’ll hear from author Jeff Speck + learn more about the studio’s project where you can provide input.
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8,000. That’s how many people across Southeast Tennessee Tech Goes Home will be able to help over the next two years, after receiving a $900,000 grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This program connects folks with resources for technology + digital literacy training.
Community
Calling all community spaces — think: live music venues, restaurants, parks, historic music sites, etc. Sign ups are open now through Monday, Nov. 25 to be a stop on the Make Music Winter passport, bringing 21 days of live music to the city (more on that in a later newsletter).
Seasonal
The Vienna Light Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 17 + Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. You’ll be able to hear world-class musicians and vocalists play classic holiday favorites under the warm glow of 2,000+ candles. Get tickets for this often sold-out show.
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Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to highlighting + supporting locally-owned small businesses, is on Nov. 30. Let us know your favorite small businesses in the Scenic City for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Job
Applications are now open for TVFCU’s creative services manager position. Those interested in this full-time job will develop campaign strategies, create content for digital advertising, lead the creative services team + more. Apply online.
This is the last call to secure your spot in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. Get your giftable product or service in front of 55,000+ potential shoppers before the season ends.
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🎄 A holiday tree-t returns
Get ready to gather around the trees in this Festive Forest. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Imagine Miller Park as Chattanooga’s very own winter wonderland filled with holiday lights and trees adorned with tinsel, garlands, and ornaments. Enter: The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Festive Forest celebration.
For a second year, in partnership with local organizations, the BBB will bring this event downtown, in conjunction with EPB’s annual holiday window display. This festive display was inspired by + will be similar to the Tinsel Trail design in Huntsville, AL.
After gaining more community interest, Festive Forest is expanding to 80 trees this year. Each 6-ft Frazier fir tree will be decorated by a local business or organization sponsor.
The forest will be lit on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be up through Thursday, Jan. 2.
Bonus: Volunteer to help unload the trees tomorrow, Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m. — it will take around two to three hours.
Asked
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How many trees were a part of the inaugural Festive Forest?
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I’m so glad that Festive Forest is making its return. Last year, while all of them were beautiful, I think my favorite would have to be Earthscapes, Inc.'s “Adopt Don’t Shop” tree where each ornament represented an adoptable furry friend at the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society.
