We can smell the funnel cake from here. | Photo provided by Vivid Fair Creations, Corp.
We’re fairly certain you’ll be thrilled by this news — the first-ever River City Fair is coming to the Tennessee Riverpark this month.
Brought to you by Vivid Fair Creations, Corp. + A Community A-Fair Nonprofit Organization, folks will be able to enjoy 11 days of fun from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 29.
Let’s skip the line and get into the thrill of it all:
Freedom Sings Benefit Concert | 7-10 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $45+ | Enjoy performances by rising country star HunterGirl, Hunter Kirbow & The Dimes, and Layla Tucker in honor of women who have served — veterans get free entry.
Wednesday, June 11
Birds, Bees, Bats & Butterflies Series | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Enterprise South Nature Park Visitor Center | Free | Bee a part of the buzz with our pollinator friends by participating in educational activities like creating a bee hotel.
Thursday, June 12
Basecamp | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The Chattanooga Choo Choo | Free, RSVP | Grab your laptop and spend the day sipping coffee, coworking with other locals, and enjoying public programming.
Burgers & Bourbon | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $97 | Sip on different bourbons while taking choice cuts of beef to grind, season, grill, top, and most importantly, eat.
Friday, June 13
Movie Night | 8-11 p.m. | Chester Frost Park Buffalo Run Stage, Hixson | Free+ | Bring your chairs and blankets + be on the lookout for charming amphibians during a screening of “The Princess and the Frog.”
The Birchwood neighborhood has a new recreational space to enjoy. The local community center now features a playground for all abilities, a newly paved walking track, two pickleball courts, a resurfaced tennis court + more — see the fresh look.
Travel
Cue “Miami” by Will Smith. American Airlines resumed nonstop flights from the Chattanooga Airport to Miami on Saturdays, now through the end of August.
Open
After being closed since last July for maintenance, the Raccoon Mountain Visitor Center has reopened. The center offers a chance to learn from staff, an overlook of the Tennessee River Gorge + 30 miles of trails to enjoy in the area. Bonus: Find out how the dam works to bring us power.
Watch
Local award-winning documentary “How to Sue the Klan” is now available for streaming on PBS. The film is centered around the five Black women in Chattanooga who started a groundbreaking civil case in 1982. Bonus: See an in-person screening on Thursday, June 19.
Ranked
The Scenic City recently ranked No. 16 on Careerminds’ list of the top 150 locations for micro-retirement in the US — a term used when folks take a temporary, intentional pause from working. We aren’t surprised, with all the things to do in Chattanooga.
Plan Ahead
Don’t whine about sold out events — secure your glass for Preserve Chattanooga’s annual Wine Over Water event on Saturday, Oct. 25 with an early bird discount. This year, the fundraiser will take over Renaissance Park, featuring tastings, bites from top chefs + live music.
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Older Adults
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The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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 didn’t get out and try kava when we introduced you to 330 Main, take this as your sign to do so. The Southside spot is hosting a bartender takeover on Saturday, June 21, offering a kava cocktail experience led by one of my dearest friends, Kelsey Hassell (who you might recognize from Unknown Caller).
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