Lookout Wild Film Festival | Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | The Signal | $35+ | Enjoy films from over 30 countries that celebrate adventure, conservation, exploration + the amazing diversity of the human spirit.
Call Me Spinster | 7-9 p.m. | Songbirds | $15 | Come out for a seated performance by this local sister trio + hear songs from their debut album “Potholes.”
Sunday, Jan. 19
Dolly Day | Times vary | Clumpie’s Ice Cream Co. | Free | Celebrate the queen of Tennessee + singer of “9 to 5" by grabbing a scoop of the special — Cup of Ambition — before settling in for story time.
Friday, Jan. 24
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $81+ | See a traveling Broadway production of this musical based on the 1990 Julia Roberts film.
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to the Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort. (New York Times)
Real Estate
How much apartment space can $1,500 get you in the Scenic City? According to RentCafe, $1,500 a month can land you 1,018 sqft. Compare that to Knoxville, where the same rent will get you 843 sqft on average.
Number
27 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in Tennessee. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Listen
What’s the best song about Tennessee? If you said Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis,” you agree with this list of “Best Songs About Every State.” Got a better suggestion? Let us know.
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There’s nothing like the iconic aquarium peaks in Chattanooga’s skyline. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Picture this: You just moved to Chattanooga and you need some help with the practicalities of life (we can’t just sit back and eat MoonPies all day, unfortunately).
That’s where we come in — we asked our followers on Instagram what the ultimate Chattanoogan initiation is + here’s what they said.
“When I stopped trying to go right on Veterans but taking the wrong lane that goes left to Hixson Pike.” — @hearteartheartheater
“Buying a subaru.” — @kjayyne
“Attending the markets, buying and supporting local businesses and farms!” — @wifeandlife
“Conquering the W Road like a boss.” — @arietwist
“You’re a local and can blend in with the natives when you correctly pronounce Igou Gap Road as Eye-go and not Eye-goo or EE-goo.” — @stoneandbrickartworks
Is there something you’re still left wondering about to get you properly established in the Scenic City? Ask us your question and we’ll do our best to answer it for you, like a good neighbor.
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The Lookout Wild Film Festival keeps growing, it seems — just last year it was held in the Walker Theatre showing only ~60 movies. Check out our guide for screening recommendations + some bonuses that came with the expansion to The Signal.
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