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🏡 Living on Main Street
This home located near Barrelhouse Ballroom has a view of Lookout Mountain from the back of the home. | Photo by TyInTheSky Photography, listed by Aubrey LaRue at Trimble Homes Team/Keller Williams Realty
We love living within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, entertainment, and beyond. And today’s pick is...
Just a few blocks up walkable Long Street is Barrelhouse Ballroom, where you can check out live shows or grab a beer from the attached Five Wits Brewing Co. The home itself features a two-car garage, outdoor patios, and real hardwood floors.
Teen Flavor Lab | 2-3 p.m. | Downtown Library | Free | Chefs ages 12-18 are invited to learn to cook through the Chopped Challenge.
Candle Making 101 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery | $50 | From learning to safely mix in fragrance to adding wicks + pouring the wax, you’ll leave with your own cured candle.
Tuesday, July 1
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | Spend your evening listening to jazz tunes performed by the Alan Wyatt Quartet.
Thursday, July 3
Freedom Festival and Fireworks | 4-10 p.m. | Collegedale Commons, Collegedale | Free | Head to the festival for live music, food vendors, a pie-tasting contest, and more — stick around for the fireworks show starting at 9:30.
Pops on the River | 6-11 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free | Celebrate Independence Day with activities, food trucks, live music from Chattanooga Soul + Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, and a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m.
Friday, July 4
Red, White, and Blue Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $20 | Celebrate the Fourth of July with activities, stories, and the 21 Geyser Salute — included with admission.
Fourth of July Picnic | 11:30 a.m. | Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga | $15+ | Sizzle into the holiday with a barbecue meal, enjoyed indoors in the AC, with music by Triple L Trio.
Your outfit today is great, but what about your pup’s? A new luxury pet boutique called Fetch & Fifth just opened in Cambridge Square at 9447 Bradmore Ln. Scroll its Instagram for coordinating outfit ideas.
Traffic
Do you have thoughts about widening I-24? Give your feedback at one of the two upcoming meetings on Tuesday, July 8, 5 p.m. at the Chattanooga Public Library + Thursday, July 10, 5 p.m. at the John A. Patten Community Center. Or shoot TDOT an email. (Local 3)
Outdoors
Take a peek at the first images taken by the largest digital camera ever built, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. While you may not get quite the same view, you can explore the night sky closer to home at UTC’s Clarence T. Jones Observatory. (AP)
Mansion Monday
What’s better than one oven? A double oven. Pair that with a formal dining room, and this mansion in the gated Emerald Valley Community is perfect for dinner parties.
Outdoors
On the hunt for a luxe pool? Try using Resort Pass, a tool where you can find day passes to hotel pools across Charleston. We’re eyeing a private cabana at The Westin.
Number
72.2 million. That’s how many Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July, a 2.4% increase from last year. This includes an estimated 5.84 million people traveling by air — if you’re one of those flyers, familiarize yourself with the Chattanooga Airport before departure. (AAA)
Try this
According to recent surveys, Gen Zers (primarily teen boys) are spending more on personal fragrances — and not just Axe body spray. If you’re looking for a personalized fragrance, we recommend checking out Good Fortune Soap, where you can craft a custom candle. (CO)
Community
Uh-oh, short-staffed again? Don’t sweat it — the NOOGAtoday Job Board has your back. Post your job, reach awesome local talent, and get that role filled fast. Oh, and did we mention it’s totally free? Yep, like zero dollars.
Asheville-based White Duck Taco Shop is now open. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Scenic City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Chattanooga — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it. White Duck Taco Shop, 1519 McCallie Ave. | Tacos
The Asheville-based restaurant is open and bringing its creative + diverse taco offerings to Chattanooga — with plans for a brewery later this year.
Neutral Ground, 338 E. Main St. | West African + Creole
This restaurant headed by Chef Kenyatta Ashford was formerly located inside of Proof Bar and Incubator.
Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 55 Station St. | Brewery
If you’re headed straight to the patio, don’t miss the eclectic art inside.
Hungry Mother, 825 Houston St. | Cafe
This cafe recently joined The Bitter Alibi in its downtown space with menu items like bagels, cookies, and sandwiches.
We’ve got all the Fourth of July essentials you need and won’t immediately throw away after the holiday. (Think: Family-friendly games you can play all summer long, a reusable + safe alternative to fireworks, and grill accessories that last). Buy these items today for the chance for them to arrive before the holiday.
🍖 Get the grill ready with this scouring stone that cleans better and faster than a brush.
🔥 Speaking of the grill, trade your old pocket lighter for this windproof one.
🎆 This light up bubble blower serves as a safe, kid-friendly replacement for fireworks.
🇺🇸 This red, white, and blue reusable tablecloth is stain-resistant and waterproof.
☀️ No summer holiday is complete without a fun backyard game like Spikeball or lifesize Jenga.
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.
In case you missed it, Ace Bailey was scooped by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 pick in the draft. Bailey was born and raised in Chattanooga and played for the Boyd Buchanan School during his freshman year.
WTVC caught up with some of the local folks who supported him throughout the years. Take a look — it’s super heartwarming.
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