You can get eggs from the Main Street Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Photo provided by Main Street Farmers Market
As bird flu cases rise and more flocks are affected, the price and supply of eggs are ever fluctuating.
Although some folks around the country are looking to raise chickens in their backyards, owning chickens on any land in Chattanooga that is not zoned for agriculture (or at least five acres in size) breaks city code.
Now is a better time than ever to shop local at farmers markets around Chattanooga. Spots like the Main Street Farmers Market offer direct access to farm-fresh eggs + you’re supporting local farmers.
See what’s available at this week’s market before you go, and along with hundreds of other items, you’ll be able to get your eggs from vendors like Feathers & Fruit, Quail Run Farm + Sequatchie Cove Farm.
Since the egg shortage, Sequatchie Cove Farm has increased to selling over 400 dozen eggs a week at the market, compared to last year when they sold 150 dozen a week.
Don’t forget local restaurants are also experiencing price surges — your favorite brunch spot can use the extra love as well.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Core + Stretch | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Key to Change Studio | $15 | Work on building core stability to support your posture and movement + improving flexibility to release tension and enhance recovery.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Going...Going...Gone? | 10-11 a.m. | Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA | Free | Learn about plant + animal species that are nearing extinction and what’s being done to ensure their survival — meet at The Interpretive Center.
Thursday, Feb. 20
SeaLight Festival | Thursday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | $17+ | Take a walk through the park to see hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns while enjoying live performances, on-site vendors, and games.
Lucas Zelnick | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $25 | See a performance from this stand-up comedian who has received over 100 million views on TikTok and Instagram.
Friday, Feb. 21
51st Annual Antiques Show and Sale | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Signal | $20+ | Shop from over 20 antique dealers from across the country selling paintings, furniture, jewelry, and glassware — ticket sales benefit the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
Con Nooga | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center | Free+ | Chattanooga’s largest multi-fandom convention returns with a star-studded lineup, over 400 hours of panels, a cosplay contest, and more.
The deadline to take the Your Center, Your Future survey has been extended to Friday, Feb. 21. Take the survey to share what programs, services, and improvements you would like to see at your local community center.
Outdoors
The National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund has awarded a $500,000 grant toward efforts to create the Dade County Community Forest. The county is working with the Trust for Public Land to establish a 600-acre forest spanning from Lookout Creek to the boundary of Cloudland Canyon State Park. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Have you tried the viral Dubai chocolate bars? Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar has added these treats to the menu, offering bars, milkshakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Swing by the East Main Street shop to try these chocolate + pistachio flavored sweets — they tend to sell out quickly.
Eat
Calling all food entrepreneurs. Applications for Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga’s Catalyst Class are now open. The 16-week program provides support like refining your recipes to business coaching. Psst: There are only 10 spots available, so apply sooner rather than later.
History
The Bachman-McCoy Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 38-acre property, now known as McCoy Farm & Gardens, contains a historic home, barn, outbuildings, gardens, a level two arboretum + trails. Learn more.
Read
Chattanooga 2.0 has joined the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading collaborative network. By joining, the nonprofit now has access to policymakers focused on early literacy, engagement opportunities, and assistance for addressing challenges that keep children from learning to read.
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Outdoors
❄️ There’s snow excuse to stay inside
Frozen waterfalls are especially beautiful. | Photo by Nathan Bauer
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — cold-weather hiking is some of the best hiking (read: clearer visibility, fewer people, and less bugs + humidity).
Here are a few of our favorite local trails to hit in the wintertime.
Lula Lake Core Preserve|Difficulty: 🥾🥾
The next Open Gate Day is Saturday, Feb. 22. Reserve your ticket to hike the classic loop, which takes hikers to see a 120-ft waterfall, the lake, and plenty of scenic overlooks.
Foster Falls Climbers Loop Trail|Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Did you know waterfalls are often their biggest in the winter? Take in the beautiful Foster Falls views on this two-mile loop, or keep the hike going on the connecting Fiery Gizzard Trail.
Snooper’s Rock Trail |Difficulty: 🥾🥾
The trails at Prentice Cooper State Forest are well-maintained throughout the winter, making them accessible, easy to navigate, and dry. Plus, the views of the Tennessee River Gorge are gorge-ous this time of year.
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, Samoas are absolutely my go-to. For my fellow fans, you can head over to Milk & Honey to check out the Samoas gelato flavor. Bonus: A Thin Mints flavor is also on the rotating menu.
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