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When one door closes...
Yearning for yarn? Chattanooga Yarn Co. is stocked with supplies for your next project. | Photo by @chattyarnco
Many big box stores and major retail chains are closing across the US, including in Chattanooga. But for the love of all things local, we’re exploring some of our favorite unique alternatives to the familiar franchises.
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
The craft store’s Gunbarrel Road location is set to shut down following a court approval to close its remaining stores. Luckily, you can find plenty of art supplies — from paints to frames — at Gannon Art on Brainerd Road.
For our yarn enthusiasts, we recommend checking out Chattanooga Yarn Co. located inside of Northgate Mall.
Lastly, head to nearby Red Bank to shop from The Knot & Needle, where you’ll find embroidery + needle felting kits. Bonus: Check out their upcoming class schedule.
An Evening with Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly | 6-8 p.m. | Common House | Free+, RSVP | Hear more about the mayor’s policies + initiatives at this mix-and-mingle event that’s open to the public.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Art + Issues | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | Free | Explore images of conservation found in the museum’s special exhibit + learn ways to continue maintaining our regional landscape.
Friday, Feb. 28
“Call of the Dolphins 3D” | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $9+ | After watching the film, you’ll hear from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker + co-producer Tim Geers about his time filming dolphins.
Saturday, March 1
17th Annual Chocolate Fling | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Read House | $75+ | Enjoy a 1920s-themed fundraiser featuring dancing, dinner, and of course, chocolate — look out for City Editor Haley on the judges’ panel.
AmuseUm | 7-10 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $125+ | Dress in your best galaxy-inspired glamour to celebrate the museum’s 30th anniversary.
Alexandra Kay | 8 p.m. | The Signal | $47 | This country music artist is making a stop in the Scenic City on her “Cupid’s a Cowgirl” tour accompanied by Logan Crosby.
The annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon will take place Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2 featuring more than 4,000 runners and spectators from around the world. New to this year, is a 10K race in celebration of the marathon’s 10th anniversary. Psst: There’s still time to register to participate.
Outdoors
A groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of new turf + facility upgrades at John A. Patten Park will be held today at 4 p.m. The former baseball field in Lookout Valley has been renovated into a multi-purpose space for sports, recreation, and community gatherings.
Environment
Chattanooga’s 36th Arbor Day Celebration will be on Saturday, March 1 at the Washington Hills Community Center. Sign up to join volunteers in planting 36 container-grown trees along Oakwood Drive. A recognition honoring Chattanooga’s 35th year with Tree City USA status will also follow the event at 11:30 a.m.
Community
The Chattanooga River Market will reopen at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza on March 8. The market will be open on Saturdays (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) through April 13 + will return to normal Saturday-only hours beginning April 19. See what else you can expect.
Cause
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga will host a series of health and wellness events in March to raise funds for its community support programs. Events — like the bike-a-thons and swim-a-thons — are open to members and nonmembers + folks can register to join online.
Kids
Looking for some Spring Break fun? The Chattanooga Public Library has released its schedule of free events taking place Saturday, March 15 through Saturday, March 22. Kiddos can enjoy activities like games, movies, and crafts at each of the branches.
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📣 Calling all small business owners
If there’s one thing we know to be true about Chattanoogans, it’s their unwavering support for our city’s small businesses. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Here at NOOGAtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley.
Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
If you own a local small business or know someone who does, celebrate Small Business Week with us by filling out a form about your business. We’ll be featuring some of your suggestions in our newsletter throughout the week.
Bonus: As an optional choice, you can offer a fun deal or discount, a limited-edition menu item, or host a special event during the week for our readers to enjoy. Psst: There’s no charge to participate.
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I’m so happy to see over 70º weather and plenty of sunshine in the forecast this week. We’ve still got a few little winters left to experience in Tennessee, but seeing the first signs of spring warms my heart.
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