Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live today through Friday, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
Tuesday Matinee: “Back to the Future” | 2-4:30 p.m. | Downtown Library | Free | McFly over and watch the first installment of this time-traveling series while snacking on free popcorn.
Brian Bates | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $23+ | The Nashville-based comedian + podcaster brings his jokes to the local comedy venue.
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Shikoh | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | The classic guitarist recognized by NPR + Guitarist Magazine puts on a jazzy show.
Thursday, July 10
Musician in Residence: Rick Rushing | 1-3 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $20 | Tune in to an afternoon of music and learn the basics of string instruments like banjo and guitar — included with admission.
Style the Shoe | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | $20 | Join stylists Vee Rhodes, Claudia Alexander + Marquita Ector to help create inclusive looks before seeing a runway show inspired by the museum’s current exhibit.
Filled with love, sacrifice, and redemption, the Tony Award-winning musical returns to Nooga for the first time in six years, storming the Memorial stage Tuesday, July 22, through Sunday, July 27.
Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, “Les Misérables” remains undisputedly “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Local officials are hatching a plan to allow more Chattanoogans to raise chickens on their properties. The proposal would permit residents with lots smaller than 2 acres to own up to eight hens. Nothing is official yet, but City Council voted to further discuss this plan at a future meeting. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Travel
The Chattanooga Airport has been named the fastest-growing small airport in the US, according to a study by aviation analytics firm Cirium. CHA’s overall seat capacity will soar by 32% in the third quarter of 2025 (compared to Q3 2024) thanks to recent service expansions.
Tech
Hamilton County Schools plan to refresh their websites with new designs, intended to be more family-friendly and secure. The main website is expected to go up today with individual school sites getting updated tomorrow, July 9 through Monday, July 14. During this time there may be service disruptions. (The Pulse)
Plan Ahead
TheLookout Mountain Conservancy is bringing back jumbo fun. The nonprofit will hold its annual Lowcountry Shrimp Boil from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, featuring food by 1885 Grill, drinks, music, and dancing. Proceeds will benefit conservation efforts + environmental leaders through the Howard School Leadership Program.
Featured
Chattanooga made a big impression on HGTV’s list of the best mid-sized cities in the US. The Scenic City was featured on the unranked top 20 list and was praised for its reasonable cost of living, diverse foodie offerings, and breath-taking natural scenery.
Cause
Northside Neighborhood House is seeking school supply donations to support its Back to School distribution, providing free essentials to local students. Donations should be delivered by Friday, July 18 to the main office or any of the three NNH thrift stores. You may also contribute through its Amazon Wish List.
Home
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Try This
🧊 Keep it cool, Chattanooga
Plant Bar’s Peaches + Cream Cold Brew is a cool, summery flavor. | Photo via Nooga Nightlife
July is heating up, but locals can cool off during Chattanooga Chill Week, which began Monday, July 7 and lasts through Sunday, July 13. Throughout the week, local businesses will offer $5 cold treats like coffees, smoothies, and ice cream. The frozen fare includes:
Medal of Honor Coffee Shop — Mixed Berry Cold Brew
Chattanooga Coffee Co. — “Shake What Your Mama Gave Ya” shaken brown sugar + vanilla latte
Together Cafe — Dubai Chocolate Iced Latte
Wired Coffee Bar, Ooltewah — Iced or frozen lattes
Brothers Bagel — New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee
The Daily Ration — Strawberry Vanilla Matcha
Clever Alehouse — 2-Scoop Waffle Cone
Plant Bar — Peaches + Cream Cold Brew
330 Main — Cold Brew with Ube Syrup + Buko Pandan Cold Foam
Canopy Coffee & Wine Bar — Basil Lavender Iced Latte
To scoop up these deals, all you need to do is visit a local business and ask for the Chill Week menu item. You can follow Chattanooga Coffee Week’s Instagram to see if more items are announced.
The Buy
A best-selling vibrator, on sale for Prime Day. Get 30% off plusOne’s bullet-style vibrator that’s made of body-safe silicone and is small enough for travel.
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.
I hope everyone’s week is off to a good start. It’s always difficult to get back into the work week after a long weekend, but it seems many Chattanoogans had fun celebrating the Fourth. Just check out this clip — Pops on the River drew in a great crowd this year.
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