Don’t miss the collectibles room that features a scale model of the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module and more. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Prepare to blast off all the way to Market Street where newly opened The Space Store resides.
This spot, owned + operated by local media group Firecrown, marks the store’s first-ever physical location. Prior to this, The Space Store had been fully online since 1996 (one of the first e-commerce sites on the internet), functioning as the world’s largest destination of NASA + other space merch.
You can expect to see items like you would online, from artifacts and memorabilia to toys + apparel, but the storefront will have some exclusive touches.
Astronomy (Firecrown’s space media outlet) sponsored items for space education + enthusiasts — globes, books, stationary, etc.
The “mission patch” wall featuring hundreds of space missions, milestones, and programs
Authentic SpaceX suits + hardware
A collectible section with rocket and airplane models
Bonus: The Space Store is hosting a Kids Day tomorrow, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to close — kiddos will enjoy in-store missions, VR experiences, and more.
Events
Events
Friday, Dec. 13
Taylor Swift Birthday Bash | 6-9 p.m. | Collegedale City Hall, Collegedale | Free, RSVP | Sing your lungs out, dance the night away, enjoy treats + make bracelets in honor of this Blondie’s birthday.
“Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” | 6:15 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $13+ | See the premiere of this anime fantasy film that’s based on the classic characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
“Julie: The Queer Who Saved Christmas” | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | Barking Legs Theater | $20 | See this heartwarming tale of a family navigating the complexities of acceptance and understanding in this annual stage production.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Christmas Open House | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Amani ya Juu | Free+ | Shop unique gifts with meaning at this spot that specializes in handmade fair-trade products + local pottery while enjoying refreshments and door prizes.
Book Sale | Saturday, Dec. 14-Saturday, Dec. 28 | Times vary | Katie Lamb Public Library, Collegedale | Price of purchase | Shop this library’s largest selections this season at prices as low as 25 cents, from children’s and hardcover adult books to DVDs.
Ugly Sweater Comedy Night | 7-9 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | $45 | We promise they won’t be laughing at your ugly sweater — they’ll be laughing at comedian Jason King.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Engines and Eggnog | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Porsche of Chattanooga | Free | Dress in an ugly sweater for a morning meet-up with other enthusiasts to look at a variety of Porsches + exotic cars over coffee.
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Lil Mama’s Chicago Style Hoagy recently announced it will be permanently closing its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Hear from the owners via a farewell video + make plans to get one last hoagy over in Patten Square.
Traffic
Now through Friday, Dec. 20, crews will be out restriping and painting Frazier Avenue. Notably, folks will see full closures of bike lanes + occasional closings of side streets. Today, Dec. 13, Tampa Street (between Frazier Avenue and River Street) will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open
Ooltewah-based Cúrate MedAesthetics has expanded its services to the Chattanooga area by opening a location on Broad Street. This spa offers a line of services for aesthetic care, like facials and peels, laser hair removal, and Botox. Check out the services + book online.
Read
The Chattanooga Public Library has launched The Discovery Collection, a new database dedicated to adult literacy. In partnership with local organizations, this collection features print and digital books at various reading levels, workbooks + educational tools to enhance and expand adult reading.
Cause
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry will host its first-ever Miracle on 11th Street to support unhoused residents. On Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., you can enjoy a Christmas parade led by Santa, holiday treats, music, and gifts. Bonus: Volunteers + donation items like winter clothing and blankets are needed.
Edu
Faculty and students over at Southern Adventist University have created an AI system that can identify dinosaur teeth. This project, which began in 2022, has produced results that are 71% accurate and precise. See the rest of the findings.
Community
The next time you visit the Chattanooga National Cemetery, you’ll see the first set of Wreaths Across Chattanooga adorning the gravesites. Storey Trucking Co. will deliver 2,000 wreaths this season that are sponsored by family + friends of the veterans residing there. (Chattanoogan.com)
Shop
Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your more artsy friend? Local shop POMKT has 50+ items online that we’re eyeing — from Bob Dylan merch to a book dedicated to menu design in Europe.
The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is nestled in the Bluff View Arts District. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
The votes are in for the NOOGAtoday historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
Winner: The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts
With almost 39% of the votes from our readers, this museum that’s been operating since 1961 is our winner. The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts honors the legacy of Anna Safley Houston, a local businesswoman and antique collector.
Runner-up: Naughty Cat Cafe
Pawsibly the cutest runner-up, this spot got the 25% of the votes. The space that is now home to over 30 adoptable cats was once a Confederama museum for over 30 years before it was purchased by Rock City in 1992, later becoming the Battle for Chattanooga Museum in 1994. The museum moved to the entrance of Point Park on Lookout Mountain and a Blockbuster occupied the space until 2010.
We got more submissions than these — just check out our map of unofficial historical locations.
A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
We all know I’m about the zoo news this week. The Chattanooga Zoo has welcomed four new fennec foxes to its Deserts of the World exhibit. Maximus, Augustus, Quinterious + Daisy come from a zoo in Illinois and are almost eight months old. Maybe one day these cuties could be a wild encounter, too.
Answered
Answered
Which of these favorite holiday movies would you remake in Chattanooga?
Maybe one day we’ll be the destination of a Hallmark movie. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
We asked, and 425 of you happily answered. Check out the power rankings + where we think some iconic scenes could take place in the remake.
87.7% | “Die Hard” | Imagine the iconic rooftop scene from the Truist building.
4.7% | “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” | The Griswolds would blow a fuse trying to outdo the Scenic City Lights.
3.3% | “Home Alone” | Kevin would be just fine in this mountain home.
2.4% | “The Polar Express” | The hot chocolate montage but at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
1.2% | “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) | Thank you to reader Allen C. for help with this one — The Grinch is definitely a Lookout Mountain resident with Whoville taking over the St. Elmo area.
0.7% | “Elf” | Of course Buddy the Elf would eat gum off of the Walnut Street Bridge, don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggin.
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