We have our fingers crossed to see snow this year. | Photo by @wandering.anhbao
Raise your hand if you remember Chattanooga’s great snowfall of 1993.
In case you missed it (or were just a wee little snowflake at the time), here’s what happened: On March 12, 1993, Chattanoogans prepared to experience the “Storm of the Century” that ended up closing down half the city, bringing in 20 inches of fresh powder in total.
While the day did bring its fair share of grief, with thousands of homes in the region losing electricity + many motorists being trapped in their cars, it’s certain that residents also came together during the snowfall.
Holidays Around the World | 7-9 p.m. | Action Church | Free+ | Enjoy an a cappella concert by the Scenic City Chorus + shop a silent auction.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
90’s Karaoke | 7-9 p.m. | The Dragon Lounge | $5+ | Sing your favorite hits while sipping on mocktails + infused drinks — wearing your best 1990s gear is encouraged.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $49+ | See an ensemble perform the Emmy Award-winning compositions from this beloved series.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Community Interactive Open Mic Session | 7-8:30 p.m. | Floor Five of The Edney Innovation Center | Donation | This event is open to readers, writers, and listeners of poetry of all ages.
Friday, Dec. 20
“Elf” | 3 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $12 | Get into the holiday spirit with a special screening of this classic film.
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has closed the financial transaction needed to fully fund its restoration project + the construction of the Tivoli Performing Arts Center. Construction is set to begin in early January, with a reopening slated for the summer of 2026.
Chattanoogan
Olivia Reeves has added a world title under her belt. The 21-year-old weightlifter recently won the World Weightlifting Championship in Bahrain — making her the first US lifter in 66 years to win a world title + Olympic gold medal. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Transit
In case you missed it, CARTA’s new mobile payment system launched today, Dec. 16. Riders can now pay with their smartphones through the Token Transit app or continue paying the ride fare with cash.
Kids
Looking for winter break activities for the kiddos? The Chattanooga Public Library will host a variety of events — from gingerbread house engineering to holiday movie screenings — at different branch locations from Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Tuesday, Jan. 7. See the full schedule.
Cause
Rosecomb Bar will host a Holiday Drive on Thursday, Dec. 19 benefiting CHATT Foundation. Bring three items — like toiletries, hygiene products, socks, and gloves — to receive a special treat from this North Chattanooga spot.
Number
600+. That’s how many homemade winter items members of the Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club recently donated to the Forgotten Child Fund. Members spent the past year making hats, scarves, headbands, baby blankets, gloves, and more for children in need. Join the club. (The Pulse)
Biz
Genesis House of Tea announced it will relocate its tea room to downtown Chattanooga. The opening date and new address will be shared at a later date + the last day of operation at its location on Adamson Circle will be Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Did your predictions come true?
There’s still time for some of these predictions to happen — Dolly, we’re waiting. | Graphic by 6AM City
Earlier this year, we asked our readers what their predictions were for 2024 — now that we’re at the end of the year, we’re looking back to see how they panned out.
Prediction: “Dolly Parton concert announced” Outcome: The Queen of Tennessee hasn’t performed in Chattanooga... yet. We saw Dolly launch Songbirds’ fall fundraising drive, so we would love to see a show announced at the venue.
Prediction: “City Cafe reopens on Broad Street in May” Outcome: We’re choosing to check this off our Bingo card since we saw the reopening of this 24/7 cafe in 2024, just a little later in the year than predicted.
Prediction: “Featured on a Best Food list” Outcome: Foodies were right in guessing some of Chattanooga’s restaurants would receive recognition this year — notably, Forbes recognizing the Scenic City as an under-the-radar culinary gem.
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I had such a blast judging this year’s Lodge Cast Iron Cook Off at the Chattanooga Market. I’m still thinking of the dish Sujata Singh cooked up that won her first place in the competition. Fingers crossed it makes the menu one day at Spice Trail.
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