Chattanooga River Market | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza | Free+ | Come out to the opening weekend of this local artisan market featuring handmade apparel, soaps, woodworking, food, and more.
Lucky Shamrock Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cambridge Square, Ooltewah | Free+ | This St. Patrick’s-themed market will feature hunts for shamrocks, vendors + food trucks to shop from, live music, and activities for the kids.
Lit Brunch | 12-3 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free | Celebrate the joy of reading with free food, a DJ, live readings, and literary resources for families.
Silver Screen Symphonies | 7:30 p.m. | Walker Theater | $15+ | Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera for a special concert focused on female film composers.
Wednesday, March 12
Outdoor Recreation Career and Volunteer Fair | 4-7 p.m. | Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center | Free | Learn more about opportunities to work or volunteer in local outdoor + recreational fields.
Friday, March 14
S’mores & Sounds | 6-8 p.m. | Red Bank City Park, Red Bank | Free+ | Gather with friends and family under the stars to enjoy music by The Briars while eating s’mores by the fire.
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:45 p.m. in Chattanooga next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Eat
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat, according to a recent scientific review. Consider this your sign to stock up on the veggie as farmers market season rolls around. (Vogue)
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Yoga Landing would feel. Find your flow at these Chattanooga yoga studios.
Number
$6,102. That’s how much we’ve raised in Chattanooga to support our mission of positive, unbiased local reporting. Thank you.
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💪 You’re an athlete, you’re a gym star
Fun fact: A CrossFit workout is often abbreviated to “WOD” or workout of the day. | Photo by Dan Henry via Lookout Fitness
Did you know March is National Athletic Training Month? No matter what your fitness goals are — from lifting weights, to spin or yoga — use this guide as a resource for all things fitness in the Scenic City.
F45 Training NorthShore, 119 N. Market St.
Check out this gym that focuses on functional group training with certified personal trainers. Classes are 45 minutes long and designed to go at your own pace.
Othisi Training, 1308 E. 14th St.
Discover and explore your potential at this downtown spot that offers private, semi-private, and digital training + learn more about nutrition and habits.
Crux Conditioning, 1108 McCallie Ave.
If you’re looking to reach a new rock climbing goal or trail running record, this facility specializes in small-group, personalized training for outdoor athletes.
Lookout Fitness, 1304 McCallie Ave.
The whole family can join in on CrossFit group classes, nutrition coaching, and personal training at this local gym. Classes are constantly varied, infinitely scalable, and focused on high-intensity workouts.
I can’t believe it’s already the opening weekend of the Chattanooga River Market — which basically means spring has arrived (okay, maybe a couple of weeks early). I still am looking forward to shopping + grabbing a bite to eat to enjoy by the water.
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