Fill your glass with locally made goods around town. | Photo by Hugo Juarez Photography via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Made in Chattanooga. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. Skip the national brands + get these local products instead.
Maker’s Mark | Local pick: Chattanooga Whiskey
This local distillery made history by changing state laws in 2013 (making it legal to distill whiskey in the area for the first time since 1909) + is known for creating the only Tennessee high-malt bourbon. You can get a look at production and enjoy a tasting flight when taking a tour at the Experimental Distillery on Market Street. Take it from City Editor Haley — who used to be a tour guide — and try her favorite, the Cask 111.
Frank’s RedHot | Local pick: Ryan’s Pepperworks
This hot sauce + spice blend company has been crafting products in Chattanooga for 20 years. Shop online, at farmers markets, or at these stores.
Nature Valley | Local pick: Noke’s Granola
This artisanal granola company was started locally by brothers Luther and Ryan Cutchins as a way to find a healthier snack alternative. Now, the organic granola is distributed across the country. Pro tip: The ChattaBrew Nuts are amazing.
Le Creuset | Local pick: Lodge Cast Iron
The first factory store to sell Lodge cookware is located in nearby South Pittsburg. Everything from the classic cast iron skillets to specialty items like the fluted cake pan or Dutch ovens are sold right down the road.
Williams-Sonoma | Local pick: Rangemark Textiles
Owner + designer Kathryn Wieldraayer uses pattern-making and block printing to create unique products like tote bags, towels, and napkin sets. The brand’s mission is “to bring beauty to the ordinary by creating functional art.”
Print Isn’t Dead | 6-8 p.m. | Burlaep Print & Press | $5+ | Join local speakers + the American Advertising Federation Chattanooga to talk about print media and its role in a digitally-focused world.
Wednesday, May 14
Origami Workshop | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | City Hall, Collegedale | Free | Get in the fold and learn to make a floral creation with the Katie Lamb Public Library.
Jimmy Eat World | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $59 | This alternative rock band is bringing its discography that includes hit songs like “The Middle” + “Sweetness” to the stage.
Thursday, May 15
Next Level Comedy Showcase | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $14 | Discover new talents and plenty of laughs as up-and-coming comedians take the mic.
Friday, May 16
Buds & Blooms | Times vary | Joli Jardin | $65 | Create a small, hanging bud vase + pick out blooms from the flower shop to fill it.
Find everything you need without ever leaving the building. | Photo provided by Cempa Community Care
Finding healthcare that genuinely cares? That can be rare.
But Cempa Community Care is doing just that here in NOOGA. Started in 1986 to support and advocate for residents impacted by HIV, Cempa has grown into a one-stop shop for the healthcare of Noogans from all walks of life — caring for mind, body, and everything in between:
They even have an in-house pharmacy, so you don’t have to drive all over town for meds.
What really makes Cempa different is how they treat the whole person, not just symptoms. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or just trying to stay ahead of your health, they meet you where you are. No judgment, just real support.
The Meeting House, a Red Bank coffee shop and community space, announced it will permanently close its doors at the end of May. The shop has served the Scenic City for over a decade — make sure to stop in for one last cup of coffee + bagels.
Featured
Have you been watching Nathan Fiedler’s docu-series “The Rehearsal”? You might want to keep an ear out for the musical medley in the most recent episode of Season 2, “Kissme” — created by Chattanooga artist Nick Lutsko. Give it a listen on Instagram if you don’t want to watch the full episode.
Biz
The results are in from TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant pitch competition. These five Chattanooga businesses split a pot of $75,000: Tiny Tigers Learning Center, Scenic City Therapy, LLC, Bird Fork Farm, Party Bites, and The Jordan Ariel Agency. Meet the Ocoee and Northwest Georgia winners.
Cause
In honor of Period Poverty Awareness Week, the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga is seeking donations now through Sunday, May 18. You can purchase menstrual products through its online wishlist or drop off items at three locations to be donated to the Hamilton County Schools Care Closets + other nonprofits.
Listen
Lookout Comedy will host its first-ever comedy competition Wednesday, May 21 and Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 featuring 28 local + regional comics. Get tickets online to see who can bring in the biggest laughs and who will get a spot at the festival in October.
Plan Ahead
Tickets are on sale now for the return of the Tennessee Aquarium’s Fish + Sips after-hours adventure on Saturday, July 19. Starting at 6:30 p.m., those 21+ can walk around the aquarium’s buildings to enjoy local beer offerings and snacks.
Number
$1,300. That’s how much money per year you could be wasting overpaying on car insurance, according to a 2024 survey. See if you’re overspending.*
Job
Do you have a passion for all things Chattanooga? We’re hiring. We are looking for a creative and dynamic Newsletter Editor to join our team at NOOGAtoday and lead the charge in crafting daily, hyper-local content. We’ve got the perks just for you: competitive salary, 401K with company match of 4%, and so much more. Apply now.
The Buy
As temperatures rise, we’re upgrading our wardrobe with some new warm weather hangout attire. These are some of our favorite finds:
I recently spent a couple days in the Wilmington, NC area, which just so happens to be a prime filming destination for my favorite movies and TV shows — any “The Summer I Turned Pretty” fans out there?
Do you have any fun movie/TV facts about the Scenic City you think are hidden gems? Let me know.
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