Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly said the city is prioritizing citizen involvement and engagement — find out how. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
In case you missed it, the City of Chattanooga has launched a new community platform — Engage Chattanooga. The platform aims to provide more effective communication between city government + residents.
Today, we’re breaking down best practices for navigating the platform + how you can play an active role in shaping the future of Chattanooga.
Without having to sign in, you can click the “All projects” tabs for information on core projects the city is working on.
To be more involved, you can register through the platform to take surveys, see project timelines, and receive invitations for participation.
When registering, the information you share is up to you — you can also offer comments + complete some surveys anonymously.
Surveys and feedback portals will be added as they become available. Currently, folks can take these surveys:
Access Matters | Closing the gap in public health by understanding experiences + challenges with accessing health services and healthy food options.
Bonus: The Engage Chattanooga newsletter (you’re subscribed when you register) will also include highlights on current surveys + upcoming events.
Events
Events
Wednesday, March 26
Chattanooga Market | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Baroness Hospital | Free+ | Shop artisanal food and locally made art + and grab a bite to eat from a food truck at this smaller version of the downtown market.
Thursday, March 27
Find Your Personal Style | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | Free, RSVP | Join local experts to explore ways to find + enhance your personal style.
Friday, March 28
Learn to Disc Golf | 5-7 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, Hixson | Free, RSVP | Learn the ins and outs of this outdoor recreational game, all equipment provided — registration closes at 5 p.m. today.
Save Water, Drink Wine | 6-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | $39 | Highlight the work being done to restore + protect our waterways while enjoying food and drinks from local vendors.
An Evening with Author Kandi Steiner | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Daily Ration | Free+, RSVP | Join fellow romance readers to celebrate the release of Steiner’s newest novel, “Save Your Breath.”
“Hadestown” | Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $55+ | This Tony + Grammy Award-winning Broadway production is bringing the mythical tale of Orpheus, Eurydice, King Hades, and Persephone to the Scenic City.
Parkway Towers, the 100-year-old abandoned building next to Finley Stadium, is being eyed by a developer to construct a six-story structure. If approved, the building will be removed to make way for 90 residential units + a commercial space. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
Local vintage shop Electric Crocodile will host the grand opening of its new expansion on Saturday, April 12. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., folks can stop by to explore the 2,000-sqft addition + shop from over 20 new vendors.
Holiday
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is accepting Passover orders now through Friday, March 28. See what food items are available + place your order via email. Items can be picked up at the Federation on Thursday, April 3 or Friday, April 4.
Older Adults
Calling all 55+ music lovers. Beginning in April, the city of Red Bank will host its Music Jam on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Red Bank Community Center. Attendees can bring an instrument to play or join to listen to the music.
Theater
The UTC Theatre Co. will host performances of “John Proctor is the Villain” from Tuesday, April 8 through Saturday, April 12 at the Fine Arts Center. The play, written by Kimberly Belflower, will also make its Broadway debut this spring. Get your tickets.
Drink
Chattanooga Whiskey’s Founder’s Celebration, an annual tasting experience, will be held on Thursday, April 10. At the event, you’ll meet the distillery’s founders + sample whiskeys, including the Founder’s 13th Anniversary Blend — each ticket includes a signed bottle to take home.
Outdoors
It’ll look like someone took a big bite out of the sun this weekend. A partial solar eclipse will hit our skies around 6:13 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. Don’t forget to grab some shades to view the solar spectacle.
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🐦 Grab your binoculars
Reader, meet tweeter. | Photo provided by Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
Tennessee is home to hundreds of year-round + migrating bird species, each with their own characteristics, habits, and songs. You’ve likely seen more of them lately — at your feeders, on your fence posts, or swooping overhead.
Here are some tips + tricks below to get started birdwatching.
Feed the birds
The easiest way to view birds is to bring them to you. We recommend local business The Happy Birdwatcher Co., which carefully curates blended birdseed that attracts the birds you want to see in your own backyard. Bonus: This business recently had its “Shark Tank” debut.
Your new best birdie
Local experts + hobbyists will love to show you the ropes. Link up with Chattanooga Audubon Society, Reflection Riding, or the Chattanooga Birding Club so you don’t fly solo.
Bonus: You can also check out the upcoming Spring Migration Birding Walk with Barbara Johnson on Saturday, April 12 — tickets are free + all ages and experience levels are welcome to join.
A really good Wi-Fi extender, because you deserve reliable internet access (yes, even in that corner of the house). Bonus: It’s 52% off until midnight thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
After being saved from near extinction last summer, the Tennessee Aquarium has released 200+ laurel dace back into their native habitat in nearby Bumbee Creek. Bonus: Mark your calendars for the Spring City Laurel Dace Day festival on Saturday, May 17 to celebrate the species.
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