Whoa-oh-whoa, listen to the music. Make Music Day Chattanooga is tuning up for Saturday, June 21. Travel around the Scenic City for this city-wide event that will bring free shows to different venues all day in a celebration of local talent. Whoa, we gotta let the music play.
ChattState grads go on to prestigious four-year universities and high-demand careers.
Does graduation season have you thinking about getting your degree? ChattState has resources to help students of all ages and backgrounds succeed, whether you’re starting out or starting over.
To help you get inspired, we’re highlighting three recent ChattState grads with unconventional paths to academic success.
I lost a family member to addiction five years ago. That loss prompted me to pursue psychology and help people struggling with addiction.
Thanks to TN Reconnect + the Pell Grant, I was able to attend ChattState and do something with the rest of my life that could change my community.
What is it like going to college in your 50s and 60s?
I hadn’t touched a computer in 20 years, and now I’m graduating with a 3.2 GPA. Whenever I thought, “I’m old. I don’t know,” the staff was right there saying, “don’t worry, we’ve had students of all ages. We can help.”
Mynor M.
Dual enrollment (high school diploma + Applied Associate of Arts degree)
How did you discover dual enrollment at ChattState as a high school student?
I wasn’t aware a program existed where I could take college courses for college credit while still in high school until a middle school gifted program teacher recommended it. She pushed me to take advantage of early college.
Why did you pursue the Pharmacy Technician program?
In 2024, I was in kidney failure and had to learn about all the medications that could help me. My son also has serious health challenges, and will be on medication for the rest of his life.
It was all so interesting to me; I wanted to know more about how medicine works + saves lives, especially with rare diseases like my son has.
Some answers adjusted slightly for length or clarity.
A. TN Reconnect | For eligible adults age 23+ without a completed degree B. TN Promise Scholarship | For eligible recent high school graduates C. TN Dual Enrollment Grant | For eligible current high school students D. All of the above
Pollinator Week | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Price of admission | Celebrate Pollinator Week at CDM with honey tastings, storytime, and a flight of the bumblebee dance party — included with cost of admission.
Scenic Stitches Pop-Up | 6-9 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co. | Free+ | Bring your own crafty project, or play with mini-weavings that will be turned into pixel art while sipping beer.
Tuesday, June 17
Pop-Up Library Tour | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Glenwood Community Center | Free | Check out the Chattanooga Public Library’s mobile library as it pops up in local neighborhoods.
Wednesday, June 18
Music Jam | 1-3 p.m. | Red Bank Community Center | Free | Calling all music enthusiasts 55+ — bring an instrument to create harmonious vibes with others, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free+ | Come out for free admission to the museum, live music, food trucks, a market featuring Black-owned businesses + screening of documentary “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom.”
Hamilton County has partnered with River City Co. to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for the future of the former Hamilton County Justice Building on Walnut Street. Now through Friday, July 18, participants can fill out the RFI with their ideas to redevelop + revitalize the 142,000-sqft site.
Seasonal
Lettuce celebrate Fresh Veggies Day, which is today. The observance commemorates the nutritional value of vegetables, and there’s no better way to partake than by stocking up at a local farmers market.
Job
TVFCU is hosting a job fair tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Southside branch. Attendees will have one-on-one introductory interviews with a recruiter (resumes are encouraged but not required). Check out what you could be applying for.
Mansion Monday
This 1960s home in Missionary Ridge is the epitome of Mid-Century Modern design. With 6 bedrooms + 9 bathrooms, we can’t take our eyes off of the small details — from the unique doorknobs at the front entrance to the original escutcheons + tiles and architectural screens.
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
We’re taking you to jam sessions below + above ground.
Drumroll, please. From rock to country and everything in between, Chattanooga is a stop on multiple major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules — plus some local acts. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Rock
Band of Horses | Thursday, July 3 | The Caverns | Known for “The Funeral” and “Cease to Begin”
Chris Isaak | Wednesday, Aug. 13 | The Walker Theatre | Known for “Wicked Game” and “Blue Hotel”
Pop
Demola Live | Sunday, June 15 | The Walker Theatre | Known for TikTok videos playing pop songs via violin
Concert for a Cause | Saturday, June 28 | The Woodshop | Featuring a lineup of local female artists — Emerald Butler, Sydney Guerrette, Cat Campbell, Jennifer Daniels, Amelia + Rosie (Call Me Spinster), and Ryleigh
Country
Vince Gill | Saturday, June 14 | Memorial Auditorium | Known for touring with the Eagles + country songs like “I Still Believe in You”
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
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.
Howdy, Katie here filling in today from Louisville, KY. Professional skateboarder and TV personality Bam Margera was in Derby City last week — four months after his visit to the Scenic City. Revisit this thrill seeker’s guide to Chattanooga for an adrenaline rush.
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