See players from years past in this digital collection. | Photo courtesy of the Chattanooga Public Library and UTC Special Collections
Tomorrow, the Chattanooga Lookouts will open their 2025 season. In honor of Opening Day, we’re taking a look back at the early history of the team.
Earlier this year, UTC Library’s Special Collections published its “Sandy Sandlin Chattanooga Lookouts Photographs” collection, which contains photographs, memorabilia, papers, newspaper clippings, and more from 1912 to 1987.
Materials were gathered by the late Davis “Sandy” Sandlin, who served as UTC’s athletic trainer for nearly 40 years. During the summer months between 1938 to1965, he worked alongside the Lookouts as their lead athletic trainer + traveling secretary.
The collection ranges from featuring players who may have only played one season with the Lookouts to notable players like Bobo Newsom and Rogers Hornsby.
Joe Engel is widely documented in the collection by Sandy Sandlin.
Photo courtesy of the Chattanooga Public Library and UTC Special Collections
Joe Engel portrait | The team’s long-time club president Joe Engel was presented with the King of Baseball award in 1960.
Composite photograph | This photograph shows the staff + players from 1932 when the Lookouts won the Southern League Championship.
Group portrait | This team photo was taken in 1937 + Sandy Sandlin is visible standing in the back row to the far right.
Engel Stadium postcard | This undated postcard shows the former Engel Stadium where the Lookouts played until 2000.
Bonus: Ready to see the Lookouts in the present day? Check out our need-to-know guide for enjoying a game.
Events
Events
Monday, April 7
The Japanese House | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $47+ | The indie-pop star is stopping in Chattanooga for her spring tour.
Tuesday, April 8
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.
Wednesday, April 9
Embodied Living | 7-8 p.m. | Studio34 | Free, RSVP | This gentle class of movement will aim to help you slow down + connect with your body.
Thursday, April 10
Family Night | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free, RSVP | Enjoy an after-hours event to explore the museum at no cost.
Friday, April 11
Story Time with Maclellan Island Baby Goats | Times vary | Chattanooga Audubon Society | $4+ | Bring the kiddos for a story time with the island’s newest goat landscapers, Gilligan and Maryann.
Tomorrow is Election Day for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Runoff. Eligible residents can cast their votes for District 6 + 8 City Council members from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their polling location.
Sports
History has been made. The UTC Mocs men’s basketball team has brought home the National Invitation Tournament title, a first in the program’s history. The Mocs defeated UC Irvine, 85-84 in overtime — see the game-winning moment.
Coming Soon
Hendo’s Creole Cuisine is set to open in the former St. John’s location on Market Street. The spot will offer options like crawfish risotto, gumbo, lamb chops, and vegan menu items, with plans to open in early May. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Ranked
Ruby Falls earned the top spot in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cave Adventure. Readers boasted about the attraction’s 145-ft underground waterfall + the one-mile loop of ancient stalagmites and stalactites.
Older Adults
The Red Bank Parks, Trails, and Recreation Department has launched a series of activities + informative sessions for adults ages 55 and older. The free programs will take place throughout April and include activities like art classes, Bingo, and chair yoga. See the full schedule.
Mansion Monday
Hello, Scenic City views. This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home in NorthShore has three levels to take in views of downtown, the Tennessee River, and Lookout Mountain. Plus, a saltwater pool, hot tub, fire pit, and spacious patio perfect for those summer nights. Take a tour.
Plan Ahead
Cloudland at McLemore Resort will host the Ryder Cup of Wine on Saturday, May 3. This event will be led by PGA teaching professional Virgil Herring and will combine the thrill of a sports competition with world-class wine. Learn more + get tickets.
Announced
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Category
Outdoors
🌎 Up for a challenge?
Let’s show folks what it means to be a city in a park. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Happy Earth Month, folks. In its honor, the Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department has launched the Earth Month Challenge, featuring ways to embrace eco-friendly actions this April.
You can screenshot this post to keep track of your progress + the department encourages you to DM or tag them in photos on Instagram or Facebook as you complete different tasks.
If you’re in need of a little inspiration, we have a few ideas to help get you started.
Walk in a park
There are tons of parks in Chattanooga to choose from, here are 30+ that we love.
Do yoga in a park
Check out these yoga studios around Chattanooga — spots like Thrive Yoga and Wellness offer outdoor classes.
Walk with your pet
Bring your pup to one of these dog-friendly spots in town, we even have a section of parks that are perfect for your leashed companions.
Volunteer outdoors
There are plenty of outdoor organizations to team up with this month to help keep the Scenic City beautiful.
The Buy
The Buy
If you’re eager to give your friends or loved ones a fun, spring-themed gift, why not make them a seasonal basket of goodies? Here’s some inspiration to get you started:
🧺 Start with a sturdy woven basket that they can reuse as a versatile storage solution.
🍊 Add this refreshing room diffuser with notes of green tea, cotton, and orange peel.
🌱 Include “The Complete Gardener’s Guide” so they can learn everything they need to create their perfect garden.
🌷 Throw in this Amazon exclusive set of floral Happy Socks.
🍬 Complete the basket with the best-selling Owala FreeSip in the fun Candy Store color.
Last week, we quizzed our readers on how many NCAA appearances the UTC Mocs men’s basketball team has made. It seems we stumped the majority of y’all, as only 28% guessed correctly — the Mocs have made 12 appearances, most recently in 2022.
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