From creations by Black artists to a fun experience, check out these spots. | Photo provided by Pepper Palm
Looking for more ways to support local? Check out this guide highlighting Black creatives + entrepreneurs.
Pepper Palm | You can shop handmade ceramics — from planters to mugs — home goods, and fragrances from the Smell Goods Bar. Bonus: Follow along on Instagram for pop-ups to make your own.
Lady Naps Winery | Opened in 2022 by cousins Pamela McKinley and Nikki Nicholson, you can sip on these chilled small-batch wines Wednesday-Saturday — they even have a wine club.
Learn more about the Chattanooga legend + “Empress of the Blues” when visiting the museum.
Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Visit this downtown museum to learn more about African American history and culture in Chattanooga.
Sharp Slingshot Rentals | Take a joyride around the Scenic City on three-wheeled roadsters — renters must be 21+.
Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | Burlaep Print and Press | Free+ | Come out for a nighttime market to shop from over 20 local vendors while listening to live music and sipping on coffees + cocktails.
Art Opening | 6-8 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | See two new exhibitions — “Celestial Bodies,” a contemplation of the human body as a reflection of the universe + “and i hope to see you,” a blend of personal narratives from two artists.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Bubbles of Fun Run | 9 a.m. | Tennessee Riverpark | $30+ | Lace up those sneakers to support the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer by participating in this annual 5K, 10K + 1-mile Fun Run.
History Hike | 10 a.m. | Chattanooga Audubon Society | $3+ | Explore Chattanooga’s most fascinating archaeological site, Little Owl Village — a place that holds the history of the Mississippian period (1000-1500 CE).
Sidewalk Sale | Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Furnish | Free+ | Shop until you drop with deals on everyday needs like kitchen items, furniture + floor samples to holiday and wall decor.
Sunday, Feb. 23
“SIX” | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $70+ | See the closing performances of this Broadway show where the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak.
The City of Chattanooga has launched Engage Chattanooga — an online platform for citizen involvement. Through this forum, you’ll be able to complete ongoing surveys + see updates on major projects and initiatives. Sign up and voice your thoughts.
Coming Soon
Chattanooga Room in the Inn has announced the creation of its first thrift store. The nonprofit is still pinning down a location, but you can go ahead and start planning what you’d donate by checking out the list. Pro tip: Get updates + future volunteer information by filling out this form.
Watch
60 Second Docs, a collection of quick videos that showcases “the world’s most interesting characters,” recently featured Chattanoogan Viri Oyuki Marin — creator of the Chattanooga Community Fridge. Watch the one-minute video to learn more about her story + this free resource for residents.
Talk
The Chattanooga Design Studio’s next installment of CIVIQ will be Thursday, Feb. 27 with guest speaker Meghan Talarowski. Starting at 5:30 p.m., Talarowski — founder and executive director of Studio Ludo — will discuss how architects + developers can rethink American playgrounds. RSVP for free.
Community
Speaking of talks on Thursday, Feb. 27 — ArtsBuild is hosting a Fireside Chat with Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly from 5 to 6 p.m. Attendees will hear about how the arts are shaping the future of the city. Bonus: Chattanooga Boys Choir Cantabile will kick off the evening.
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Applications are now open for BASF’s TECH Academy for high school students. The program will run from Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13 — featuring skills classes, workshops, and industry tours covering topics like engineering practices, 3D printing, and mechatronics + robotics. Apply by Friday, April 11.
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A unique piece of ancient history, first discovered in Israel, is on display at Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum atSouthern Adventist University until Friday, May 2. Find out what it is and plan a visit.*
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City Editor Haley here with an official schmear campaign to start a new food series I like to call Foodie Favs, where we’re going to dive into the best menu items, curated by the help of our readers.
For the first installment, we’re kicking off with a breakfast delicacy: bagels. We might not be New York, but there are certainly plenty of local spots to get your fix, and I’m curious — what is your favorite bagel in all of Chattanooga?
We’re not keeping it plain here, we’re talking your go-to order at your favorite joint. To get to the cream cheese of it all, I’ll start.
There are two versions of me — one where I house a 2 A.M. Bagel from Honey Seed (subbing out the white cheddar cheese for extra Tillamook cheddar) + the one where I’m feeling nostalgic for a true NY-style sandwich and order the BEC from Brothers Bagel.
It’s time to give us your order to be featured as a Foodie Fav.
Babbel’s expert-designed foreign language lessons, on sale for 60% off for President’s Day. Babbel’s 10-minute daily lessons focus on real-world phrases, practical conversation skills, and cultural tips, so on your next trip abroad, you’ll do more than just point at menus.Shop the limited-time sale and make travel easier, more fun, and way more immersive.*
While I await the results of your favorite bagels to come in, I’m curious what other menu items you all would want to see highlighted in this new series. Drop me a line with any suggestions you might have.
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