Pro tip: It’s pronounced “hoo-gah.” | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Are you familiar with “hygge?” The Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness,” with an emphasis on “enjoying the little things” like comfy clothes, warm socks, blankets, and steamy mugs of tea.
Here are some ways to practice hygge locally:
1. Brew a cup of tea. You can grab some tea at Sower — the St. Elmo shop itself is also a peaceful spot filled with home goods, art, pottery, socks, and books.
2. Take a relaxing drive through the mountains. We love the nearby Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway with 70 miles of rolling valleys lined with tree-covered mountains.
3. Relax with a warm bath. Pick up some bath bombs or bath salts from Good Fortune Soap & Spa for a therapeutic experience.
What’s your favorite local hygge activity to wind down?
A. A bath with Good Fortune Soap & Spa bath salts B. Lighting a candle from The Rustic House C. Taking a guided tour at Reflection Riding D. Having a cozy, candlelit dinner at Rosecomb E. Other
TEDxChattanooga Sessions | 7:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $15+ | Come out to see local artists Randy Steele, Fawley + Bindy take the stage to share their ideas through music and prose.
Saturday, March 29
Fine Arts Fest & Spring Market | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hixson High School, Hixson | Free+ | Enjoy a market, a silent auction, performances, activities for the kids, and more — benefiting the school’s Fine Arts programming.
Chattanooga Roller Derby | 3-8:30 p.m. | Camp Jordan Arena, East Ridge | $6+ | Cheer on the local derby for their 2025 season opener against the Rome Roller Derby + stay later for the interleague home teams bout.
Sunday, March 30
More Than Just a Girl | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Greenway Farm Park, Hixson | Free+ | Come by for a day of fitness, fun, music, and shopping — wearing workout gear is encouraged.
SOBI Social | 2-5 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | Free+ | Shop a curated vendor market + participate in a free collage course with local artist Zach Riddle — all materials provided.
Monday, March 31
Beginning Watercolor Spring Session | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Townsend Atelier | $210 | Join instructor Durinda Cheek for this five-week course to learn the different techniques behind the painting medium.
Club Discovery | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $5 | Bring the kids for an inclusive evening playtime where they can sing, play games, enjoy snacks, and more.
In case you missed it, the Chattanooga Airport will offer nonstop Saturday flights to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport beginning June 7. The flights, serviced through Delta Air, will be available through Aug. 30 — see the flight times.
Civic
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp will speak at his third State of the County address on Tuesday, April 15. The public can RSVP for free to attend the event beginning at 5 p.m. at Soddy-Daisy Middle School.
Outdoors
Speaking of Hamilton County, you can attend the county’s spring cleanup tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. on East Brainerd Road. Volunteers will meet at the Magnolia Farms subdivision entrance to help clean up litter, finishing at the True Value hardware store.
Cause
United Way of Greater Chattanooga has unveiled the finalists for the 5th annual Celebrate Awards. Learn more about the finalists + get your tickets to see which nonprofits and volunteers win at the ceremony on Thursday, April 17.
Read
ChattState’s Writers@Work program will return for its 14th year from Tuesday, April 22 through Thursday, April 24. The program celebrates literature in the American South and will welcome award-winning author Lorrie Moore to Chattanooga to celebrate her work. See the events schedule.
Eat
Calling all food truck owners — The Barn Nursery is looking to book food trucks every weekend during the spring season. If you’d like to schedule a day to serve customers in the nursery’s parking lot, send over an inquiry email.
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Arts
🧶 Knot your average bash
Get crafty with your fellow community members. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Public Library
From knitting and crocheting to weaving and screenprinting — crafty folks are invited to attend the annual Fiber Arts Bash at the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown location tomorrow.
You can check out the full event schedule online, but here’s a glimpse at what you can expect:
Makers who work with a variety of textiles + fabrics
Lessons + demonstrations (like an apron sewing workshop) from the library’s 4th Floor maker specialists and guests
I have such an appreciation for fiber arts, and learning how to knit is especially on my bucket list. If you’re looking for ways to learn fiber arts techniques, you can always check out a class at The Knot & Needle or The Chattery.
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