Read on for our sneak peek behind the scenes at Alter Eco Farms. | Photo by Ruthie Lunsford via Alter Eco Farms
Ready to begin composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get started.
What is composting?
Composting is the process of decomposing organic matter — like leaves, food scraps, and yard trimmings. You reap what you sow:The result is a dark, nutrient-heavy material, like soil, that you can use to enrich your lawn or garden.
Find a dry and shady spot in your backyard to build your compost pile. Be patient — composting can take several months.
Can you compost without a backyard?
If you’re an apartment-dweller or simply don’t have the backyard space,you might want to use a service. NewTerra Compost provides you with a bucket to gather compostable objects, then gets rid of it for you. You can get that bucket picked up curbside + replaced with a new one for $30/month, or you can drop it off yourself at a kiosk location for $15/month.
Up your compost game
Alter Eco Farms offers several ways to improve your compost. You can perform a test or nab a bag of live compost from the farm. Learn more about how Alter Eco reintroduces biodiversity to soil.
Chattanooga Burger Week | Tuesday, April 22-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of purchase | Explore Chattanooga’s dining scene with $8 burger deals all week long.
Inside the Mind of Lorrie Moore: The Behind-the-Writer Interview | 6-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | Free, RSVP | Learn more about this author’s life as a writer, living in the South, and her experiences in the classroom — stick around for a book signing.
Wednesday, April 23
JLC Tour du Jour Home Tour | Wednesday, April 23, Saturday, April 26 | Times vary | Locations vary | $40+ | Homes ranging from historic to contemporary will be on display.
Adult Bingo | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $16+ | Participate in this raunchy comedy game show for the chance to win “adult prizes.”
Terrace at Twilight | 6-10 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | $125+ | Dress in your garden-inspired finery for this open-air party featuring dancing and a silent auction.
Friday, April 25
Drink and Discover: Game Time | 7-10 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $35+ | Challenge your friends to relay races, board games, and giant versions of your favorite classic games.
It’s Earth Day, and we have you covered with volunteer opportunities. Register to clean up Southside today from 5 to 7 p.m., plus more cleanup events throughout the week.
Shop
In case you missed it, the Chattanooga Market opens this weekend. Enjoy extended market hours — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Plan ahead for this season.
Development
The Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project continues. The second nose pier has arrived, meaning the project is on track to be completed by fall 2026, with the goal to improve efficiency for recreational and commercial vessels. Take a look.
Eat
Southside Food Truck Park is seeking vendors. The lot located south of Main Street on Williams Street is transforming into a hot spot for mobile eateries. Apply to be a vendor. (The Pulse)
Sports
We’re No. 1 — literally. Chattanooga Football Club ranked first overall in MLS NEXT Pro’s power rankings. Catch the next home game on Saturday, May 3, as CFC takes on the Philadelphia Union II.
Pets
Your Local Fur Mama is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, May 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. at SpringHill Suites. Meet adoptable kittens and puppies, check out the silent auction, and shop local vendors at this free event.
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🧚 Make a fae deal
Volunteers receive free entry to the festival. | Photo courtesy of the Chattanooga Audubon Society
Dust off your fairy wings and break out your 20-sided die — the Fairy & Folk Festival returns to Audubon Acres on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25.
Over the weekend, Audubon Acres will be overtaken with whimsy and folklore. We’re talking:
Okay, I’m curious if anyone else has heard this: I heard a rumor that most of the manhole covers in the US used to be made in Chattanooga. I just spoke to my one of my coeditors, Brianna, who heard the same rumor a few years ago.
But neither of us can find any evidence of this. Can you help us solve the mystery of the manhole covers? Send us a scoop.
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