There’s nothing quite like grabbing a beer + fried pickles from The Pickle Barrel on a beautiful day. | Photo via NOOGAtoday
Now that the warmer temps are here to stay (but before it gets too hot), we’re planning to get outside as much as possible.
In fact, we’ve made an itinerary for spending an entire day outdoors — no need to head inside until night falls.
Morning
Start by heading to one of these local coffee shops with outdoor patios. Bonus points if you choose an option where you can order without stepping inside, like Be Caffeinated (drive-thru).
From there, rent a bike via Bike Chattanooga (there’s probably a station near whichever shop you choose) and head to the Riverwalk for a ride.
Afternoon
Depending on where you end your ride, we’ve got lunch options with outdoor patios. If you park the bike at...
Curtain Pole Road | Walk back ~one mile for Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
High Street + East 2nd Street | Tony’s Pasta Shop and Trattoria
Springhill Suites | Scottie’s on the River
Blue Goose Hollow | Parkway Pourhouse | Pro tip: Stop by the bathrooms at the Blue Goose Hollow trailhead to avoid walking into an official establishment for a bathroom break. It still counts as being outdoors in our book.
Herbal Remedies for Women’s Health | 6-8 p.m. | Crabtree Farms | $42 | Learn how to craft simple yet effective herbal concoctions using accessible ingredients + take home a personalized remedy.
Friday, May 30
French Bistro Date Night | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $199 | Grab a partner to cook dishes like pan seared chicken with mustard cream sauce.
Saturday, May 31
Family Bike Adventure | 9-11:30 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free, RSVP | Pedal away with the family on this leisurely, three-mile ride that takes place on off-road trails — registration ends today at 5 p.m.
Cocktail Making Class | 2-3:15 p.m. | Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets | $48 | Learn how to create two unique cocktails in a class guided by a master mixologist.
Riverfront Nights | 4-10 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free+ | Pack your chairs and blankets for the opening night of this summer concert series, featuring On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute.
Sunday, June 1
Muffin Man Birthday Celebration | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Commons Pavilion, Collegedale | Free, RSVP | Head to the park for meet and greets with the Muffin Man and his mascot friends + mini muffin tastings.
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District 3 City Council member Jeff Davis will host a town hall + ice cream social on Sunday, June 8 at Greenway Farm. Starting at 3 p.m., residents can enjoy a sweet treat while Davis discusses the proposed city budget.
Sweetens Cove Golf Club in nearby South Pittsburg is about to get a whole lot sweeter. The club will soon undergo an expansion, with plans to add a lighted par-3 short course, cabins, a restaurant + distillery, a skeet shooting range, and more.
Community
Independence Day celebrations depend on you. Planning for the City of Soddy-Daisy’s annual event on Saturday, July 5 is well underway — volunteers, vendors, and sponsors are encouraged to claim their spots now by filling out interest forms online.
Arts
The Hunter Museum of American Art has joined the Blue Stars Museum initiative. Now through Monday, Sept. 1, active military personnel + their families (up to five members) can enjoy free admission — just show your ID. Bonus: See other museums participating if you hit the road.
Biz
Nashville-based Studio Bank is coming to the Scenic City. The team — led by Jeff Bridgman, who has almost 30 years of experience in Chattanooga — will be operating out of a temporary space in Warehouse Row while a full-service office is under development in the same location.
Noogan
UTC Professor Dr. Tim Gaudin received national recognition for co-authoring research on ancient sloths that has been published in “Science.” Gaudin + other researchers traced the body size of the species over time — including the largest sloth, which was comparable to the size of modern African elephants. (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
Bring the kiddos for a day of play at the Creative Discovery Museum. | Photo by Creative Discovery Museum via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Now, if the outdoors aren’t for you, don’t sweat — literally. Try enjoying the indoors away from the heat and learning something new by heading to one of these local museums.
Creative Discovery Museum | $0-$20
Bring the kiddos to enjoy immersive, hands-on art, science, and music exhibits — the current exhibit showcases the whimsical world of childrens illustrator Mo Willems + the beloved character The Pigeon.
International Towing & Recovery Museum | $0-$12
Did you know Chattanooga is the birthplace of the tow truck? Learn about the history of the towing and recovery industry + check out the artifacts on display.
Classic Arcade Pinball Museum | $16-$20
Step back in time with a huge collection of pinball + arcade machines. Museum admission allows unlimited free play on all operating games. Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum | $0-$10
Learn about Chattanooga’s many Black music legends like Bessie Smith and The Impressions + celebrate local African American history and culture.
A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
Pro tip: Combine our two guides later on in the season when temps begin to get a little too warm. I personally would bike over to the Bluff View Art District and hit up The Hunter + Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
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