Don’t miss these Father’s Day events in the Scenic City. | Photo by Chloé Morrison
I tried to race the Chattanooga Choo Choo… But it trained for this its whole life.
Get ready for dad (jokes) — Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. Don’t fret if you haven’t made plans. We’ve got a snapshot of what to do this weekend right here:
Sunday, June 15: DadFest, Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens
Events
Events
Monday, June 9
White Duck Taco Grand Opening | Monday, June 9-Saturday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | White Duck Taco Shop | Price of purchase | Be among the first to eat at this new Highland Park/Orchard Knob neighborhood taco shop.
The Allman Betts Band | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $46+ | This band — led by the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts — will bring their blend of throwback rock, soul, blues, country, and jazz.
Tuesday, June 10
The Peach Truck | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hamilton Place | Price of purchase | Walk-up quantities are limited, so be sure to pre-order you box of fresh Georgia and Southern Carolina peaches.
Wednesday, June 11
Plant & Pour Workshop | 6-7:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens | $60 | Sip a welcome cocktail, decorate a planter + mix up a second cocktail during this Taylor Swift-themed class.
Cake Decorating | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Learn how to make icing + use it to decorate a cake to take home.
Thursday, June 12
“How to Train Your Dragon” in IMAX | Thursday, June 12-Thursday, June 26 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | $10+ | See the live action remake of this fantasy tale about a viking and dragon unfold on the big screen.
Friday, June 13
Witch Walk: a Friday 13th Market | 2-7 p.m. | Almanac Supply Co. | Price of purchase | Stroll this spellbinding market to shop for crystals, tarot cards, plants, and more — costumes, cloaks, and cauldrons welcome.
Saturday, June 14
38th Annual Garden Tour | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 | Times vary | Alter Eco Farms | $20 | Explore six unique gardens on Signal Mountain and in Hixson on this self-guided tour.
Last semester, ChattState Nuclear Medicine and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) students visited the UK on a partnership program, where they got hands-on career prep and vibrant cultural experiences:
Nuclear Medicine Technology students (read: future diagnostic imaging health care team members) practiced patient care alongside technologists in UK hospitals.
NDT students (power producing, construction + manufacturing industries) tested and assessed plane parts at a Rolls Royce factory.
Psst...A similar program in Japan is coming soon.
What’s next?
Graduates of both programs are set up for success in high-demand careers both at home + abroad thanks to international experience.
Here’s the tea. Tomorrow, June 10, is National Iced Tea Day, and there’s only one way to celebrate. If you have thoughts of iced tea steeping in your mind right now, we recommend heading to one of these local spots to chill out with a cup.
Mansion Monday
A midcentury modern masterpiece on the Missionary Ridge is for sale. Constructed in 1962, this 6-bedroom, 9-bath home features a floating staircase, living room surrounded by sliding glass doors, and built-in Murphy beds with bookcases.
Read
Pizza Hut’s Book It summer reading program now has an accompanying app. Parents can download the app to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards (like pizza) for their kiddos. Adults hoping to take part in some summer reading of their own can check out our local list.
Travel
Sorry, your Costco membership won’t get you past TSA. You’ll have to get your REAL ID like the rest of us. But pick us up a rotisserie chicken if you’re already making a Costco run. (WHAS11)
Listen
Turn up the tunes — Spotify shared its predictions for 2025’s song of the summer, including tracks by Lorde, Lady Gaga, and Morgan Wallen. If you’d like to add some local flair to your playlist, we recommend this list of songs that feature Chattanooga.
With three months of summer break ahead, you’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 26 kid-friendly activities around the Scenic City.
🦁 Animal encounters
Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd. | 🎟️ Family annual passes available
Visit Rock City’s raptors for a birds of prey show while you explore the rest of the gardens, caves, and trails. Kids will remember getting up close to falcons, owls, and eagles.
🧠 Educational activities
Songbirds Museum, 206 W. Main St.
Learn about the history of music in Chattanooga + influential artists at this interactive museum. Kids will remember trying out the interactive machinery and guitars.
🎳 Indoor adventures
Chattanooga Pinball Museum, 409 Broad St.
Admission allows you to have unlimited play on all the operating games + machines while learning about their history. Kids will remember the museum’s huge pinball machine collection — there are well over 50.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you’re anything like me and have clothing donation bags living in your trunk, here’s your chance to finally give them a new home.
On Monday, June 16, Scenic Stitches will be collecting your clean T-shirts + leftover fabric at Oddstory Brewing (Central Avenue) from 6 to 9 p.m. to be used in its Scenic Stitches Spectacle festival on September 27.
There will also be free mini weaving kits to play with at the brewery that will later become pixel art.
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