Get your healthy dose of sunshine while enjoying your meal. | Photo by @hellomontyonmain
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Whether you want to catch some rays or laze in the shade, outdoor dining is a breeze in Chattanooga. If you need help finding the perfect restaurant, we’ve found dozens of local spots where you can literally eat out.
Brewhaus
Mostly sunny | Sit out on the patio while you enjoy German-American brews and food.
Taco Mamacita, Northshore + Hamilton Place
Fully covered | Enjoy tacos + a margarita on a low-key covered patio. The Northshore location recently reopened after a remodel with a new, outdoor dining space.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
Fully covered | This local barbecue spot has a large outdoor covered deck.
Hello Monty
Fully covered | Gather with friends and family at this spot’s outdoor seating area that’s meant to mimic the feel of a “great backyard cookout.”
Little Coyote
Fully covered | Enjoy smoked meats, fresh tortillas, and agave spirits while taking in views of Lookout Mountain. Try this: Whet your appetite by checking out the new weekend brunch menu.
Take A Break | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Step away from the monitors and take a lunch break in the park with activities and food trucks.
Jeff Greenspan: “Deviant Acts” | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18+ | The comedian shares stories of viral pranks, corporate crooks, and cultural catastrophes.
Friday, July 4
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.
Jasper’s Big Boom | 4-10 p.m. | Jasper Ball Complex, Jasper | Free | Celebrate freedom with food, vendors, music by BoomTown Saints, and a fireworks show starting at 9 p.m.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights: 90’s Country | 6-10 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free | Bring a chair, blanket, and your cowboy hat — this outdoor show focuses on country classics from the 1990s.
If you need to return or pick up books at the Chattanooga Public Library, book it there today. All branches will be closed tomorrow, July 4 to observe Independence Day. Don’t worry, the rest of the weekend is covered, regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 5.
Closing
Naked River Brewing Co. announced it will close on Sunday, July 20. The brewery opened in 2018 and its staff expressed gratitude for the community they’ve built. Before closing, the team will throw a final party on Saturday, July 19, with the goal of drinking “every last drop of beer.”
History
The Chattanooga Choo Choo is saying goodbye to its wooden canopies, citing safety concerns after a recent inspection. The sheds were built in 1909 and remained historically significant, though they hadn’t sheltered waiting passengers in 50+ years. Some elements like lanterns or bolts may be saved for preservation or repurposing. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Transit
AAA is reactivating its Tow to Go program for Independence Day weekend in Tennessee + Georgia to combat impaired driving. The free, confidential service will get drivers and their cars home safely, regardless of membership status. AAA encourages advanced transportation plans, but offers the service as a “last resort.” (The Pulse)
Featured
Chattanooga’s affordable housing Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) program has received recognition from the National Housing Crisis Task Force. PILOT was credited as an exemplary model that incentivizes developers to build affordable homes to help address the lack of housing.
Arts
Applications are open for Chattanooga Public Arts’ Veterans Bridge Printed Mural Project, an effort to activate the pedestrian detour during the Walnut Street Bridge’s temporary closure. Artist or groups should apply by Monday, July 28; the completed project will be installed on vinyl and displayed for at least five years.
Finance
Even “1883" couldn’t script a gold run like this: An ounce of gold is expected to cost $4,000 in 2026. Diversify your portfolio with a gold IRA — no pickaxe required.†*
Older Adults
Your fifties + beyond is a great time to build wealth. Beyond basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 14 financial benefits seniors are entitled to (but often forget to claim).*
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Apparently, July is National Anti-Boredom Month. While this is my first time hearing of the observance, it seems Chattanooga has risen to the occasion — this month is packed with exciting events in the city.
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