Navigating the Walnut Street Bridge Closure | Well, folks, it looks like the time to cross that bridge is here — check out the best ways to navigate your way around this 18-month-long project.
Take a tour with Preserve Chattanooga | How long does it take to see 65 historic sites around the Scenic City? Well, that’s completely up to you on these self-guided tours.
Events
Events
Saturday, March 22
Holi Festival | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Price of admission | Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant Festival of Colors, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds + flavors of India.
Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | 12-6 p.m. | Coolidge Park | $5+ | Try food from over 20 trucks + wash it down with ice-cold craft beers while enjoying lawn games, music, and more family fun.
Sunday, March 23
Fast & Furriest 5K | 9 a.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | $35+ | Leash up your dog and unleash fun for the trail race, one-mile fun run/walk + pet-friendly vendor village — the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society will have adoptable pets who can join you.
Tuesday, March 25
Mountain View Yoga | 6-7 p.m. | Tennessee Riverplace | $12 | Bring a mat for a yoga flow by the river while taking in the mountain views — you can explore the nearby hiking trails after the practice.
Thursday, March 27
1964 The Tribute | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $46+ | See a performance by the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” according to Rolling Stone magazine.
Friday, March 28
Save Water, Drink Wine | 6-9 p.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | $70+ | Highlight the work being done to restore + protect our waterways while enjoying food and drinks from local vendors — discounted designated driver tickets are available.
Clothing company Forever 21 is the latest in a recent string of chain retailer bankruptcies. The company is expected to “wind down” its US stores while searching for a buyer for its remaining assets. Of course, you can still pretend you’re forever 21 by grabbing a drink at popular college bar Whiskey Cowgirl. (USA Today)
Seasonal
This Thursday marked the beginning of spring, when the sun set at 7:53 p.m., but there are sunnier days ahead in Chattanooga. Sunsets will happen a little later each day this season, and when summer starts on Friday, June 20 the sun will go down at 8:58 p.m.
Watch
Happy Gilmore is swinging back nearly three decades after the release of his original film. Netflix released the trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2,” and while we can’t all be pro golfers like Happy, we enjoy the sport by scheduling tee time at one of Chattanooga’s courses.
Tech
TikTok is introducing new ways to encourage kids to log off, like a meditation feature if users under 16 are using the app after 10 p.m. If it works it works, but have you tried touching grass?
The best way to enjoy this warmer weather? Adding your favorite coffee to your walk or drive to a nearby park. Check out these spots for some on-the-go joe.
Be Caffeinated, locations vary | Don’t have time to stop? No problem for this spot, where you can find a drive-thru at all of its locations. The beans are roasted by its sister company, New Wave Coffee Roasters.
Lola Beans Coffee, 105 McDonald Dr. + 4482 Ellis Cir. NW | This family-owned drive-thru offers a variety of drinks, including specialty drinks, Italian soda, infused teas + “cream freezes.”
Oaks Coffee House, 2916 Silverdale Rd. | Order inside or from the comfort of your car for this spot’s coffee selection of specialty drinks and food. Want to take the smell of the coffee shop home with you? Check out these locally-made candles.
Sunnyside Cup, 3008 Broad St. | This drive-thru only hut offers coffee made from the local beans at Goodman Coffee Roasters and serves select food items from Niedlov’s.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the no. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
Picking tulips is on my weekend to-do list, and luckily there are plenty of spots nearby to get my flower fix. I do have to say, I may be even more excited to feed the cows at Ooltewah Tulips.
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