Let us help take away the stress from your Valentine’s gift giving. | Photo provided by Joli Jardin
Still needing to get something special for that someone special? We’ve got you covered for your last-minute local gifts for Valentine’s Day.
💐 Flowers Joli Jardin
There’s still time to place your Valentine’s pre-orders with this local flower shop featuring various colors and sizes. Bonus: You can add chocolate-covered strawberries from Reignbow Baking Co. to your order.
🍫 Sweets The Hot Chocolatier
There’s no shortage of sweet treats to choose from this shop — order a 12 or 24 truffles + bonbons Valentine’s heart box or the other themed treats like cookies, chocolates, and snack mixes.
💝 Other treats Sophie’s Shoppe
You’ve heard of boo baskets, but what about a basket for your boo? This spot has tons of love-themed items to make your own gift box.
Volunteer Orientation and Open House | 5-6:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Spend the evening learning more about the history of the organization and ways you can get involved.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Science on Tap | 5-7 p.m. | The Tap House | Free+, RSVP | Hear Dr. Rick Mukherjee speak on quantum science while enjoying snacks + local brews.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Full Snow Moon Hike | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Stringer’s Ridge | Free, RSVP | Take a beginner-friendly hike to see the full moon’s glow.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Magic Candle Bar | Thursday, Feb. 13-Friday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Almanac Supply Co. | Price of purchase | Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a custom hand-poured candle while sipping on champagne.
Friday, Feb. 14
Neon Moon 1990s Prom | 8 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $20+ | Make sure to wear your best 1990s attire to dance the night away to some of this decade’s greatest hits.
Moon River Festival co-founder Drew Holcomb announced in an Instagram post that the festival will not be returning in 2025. While details around the decision were not shared, Holcomb stated the festival would continue “taking a break” following the 2024 hiatus.
Weather
The City of Collegedale will host its Storm Safety Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at The Commons. The free event aims to help residents better prepare for severe weather with safety demonstrations, resources, and on-site programming of weather radios.
Biz
The semifinalists for the 10th annual TVFUC Idea Leap Grant competition have been announced. See which 31 businesses in Chattanooga, the Ocoee Region, and Northwest Georgia will compete for a grand prize of $30,000.
Community
Get ready for some fun. The City of Red Bank has released its Calendar of Events for February through June. Folks can expect family-friendly experiences like concerts, the return of Food Truck Friday, markets, and the city’s 70th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 21.
Arts
Scenic City Clay Arts is expanding its Board of Directors + seeking individuals to serve as board members. Those who are passionate about the arts, community service, and making clay arts accessible to all are invited to apply online.
Plan Ahead
If you’re taking a walk through Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, you’ll see a display of handmade lanterns for the upcoming Sealight Festival. The festival will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 20 — we’ll share all the exciting details in an upcoming newsletter.
Read the latest about Chattanooga’s efforts to make the city greener, healthier, and wilder. | Photo by Tennessee Aquarium via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Back in December, we shared the news that Chattanooga submitted its application to become the first National Park City in the country.
Over 5,500 people signed the charter to back the movement — and there’s still time to sign and share with your friends if you haven’t already.
So, what’s the latest? Chattanooga has received reviews on the submitted application portfolio, and while the majority of the review was positive, some areas need adjustment + an action plan will be shared with the National Park City Foundation team.
Speaking of this team, they are set to visit Chattanooga Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 12, to tour the locations showcased in Chattanooga’s journey book.
Pending approval, Chattanooga could receive National Park City status this spring. In celebration, the team is aiming to host 100 events, programs, and opportunities for Earth Week, which takes place Saturday, April 19 through Saturday, April 26.
Folks can submit an event to the online calendar to join in on the celebrations.
The Buy
The Buy
High-quality jewelry from Mejuri. Whether you prefer the elegance of pearls, the classic beauty of gold, or the brilliance of diamonds — all of Mejuri’s collections are crafted with responsibly sourced materials that are as beautiful as they are durable. Psst — they’re the perfect self-gift for Valentine’s Day. Shop now.
When it comes to seeking thrills, our readers are definitely up for an adventure. Caving beneath Raccoon Mountain received 34.2% of the votes, but ziplining and hang gliding really hung in there.
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