Don’t miss out on a photo with the T-Rex. | Photo provided by Tennessee Aquarium
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth, and the prehistoric creatures are dominating the modern-day box office thanks to “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Some dinos used to roam the Chattnooga area, but they weren’t alone. These five creatures likely walked the Scenic City before humans did.
Pro tip: Dig deeper by exploring local museums like the Creative Discovery Museum.
Dinosaurs
It’s believed multiple dinosaur species roamed the Chattanooga area millions of years ago, but most evidence has been lost to time. However, there have been Edmontosaurus fossils discovered in Tennessee — a duck-billed species in the Hadrosaur family that lived in the Cretaceous period. It’s also theorized tyrannosaurs and raptors could have roamed the area.
Giant ground sloth
Discoveries like a rib bone from this large mammal have been unearthed near Chattanooga, indicating it lived in the area during the Great Ice Age (aka the Pleistocene). While the giant ground sloth could be up to 15 ft and weigh thousands of pounds, its flat teeth tell us it was a herbivore.
Erlanger Baroness Market | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Baroness Hospital | Free | Shop artisanal food and locally made arts and grab a bite to eat from a food truck at this smaller version of the downtown Chattanooga Market.
Dog Days of Summer | 5 p.m. | Rock City, Lookout Mountain, GA | $24+ | Take a stroll on the scenic Enchanted Trail with your four-legged friend, plus, enjoy a Good Dog menu takeover, beer + pup cup specials, and info from Local Fur Mama animal rescue.
Thursday, July 10
Siskin Hospital Summer Recruitment Event | 2-7 p.m. | Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation | Free | Bring an updated resume and check out open positions for same-day interviews.
The Path to Reclaiming Mindfulness | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery | $34 | Wellness practitioner David Williams leads this meditation session focused on reclaiming your attention, presence + power.
Jerry Holliday | 7 p.m. | The Woodshop | $12 | The folk and country soul singer from Georgia performs with Gordon Inman, Given Gaber, John Hooker, and Craig Pratt.
Friday, July 11
Ceramic Demo with Julie Latayan | 1-3 p.m. | River Gallery | Free | Watch the artist inspired by French impressionists mold new creations.
Off the Rails: A Tom Petty Tribute | 6:30 p.m. | Burr Performing Arts Park, Dalton, GA | Free | Free fall to the Burr Park Stage and watch The Honeybees pay homage to the guitarist and rock icon.
Aside from a 93% placement rate, prospective students can expect:
222 hours of hands-on learning
Experience driving real semi trucks
Simulator sessions that allow you to practice driving in all conditions + terrain
Opportunities to meet recruiters face to face
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Plus, ChattState is working on a new state-of-the-art training facility in Soddy-Daisy for future CDL and diesel mechanic program students.
Applications are open now for the fall session, starting Monday, Aug. 18. If you miss the August deadline, don’t worry: there’s another session coming up in October, so you can still get in the driver’s seat by the new year.
Prepare for delays, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has closed the Interstate 24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road for construction on noise walls. A signed detour will be put in place during the 8-week project directing drivers to the I-24 West entrance across from Marlboro Avenue.
Travel
All aboard, theIncline Railway on Lookout Mountain is getting ready to reopen on Monday, July 14. The historic attraction temporarily closed in December due to track damage from wildfires. Ticket sales will soon be available on its website. (News Channel 9)
Stat
12.1%. That’s the share of 3-year-old used cars in Chattanooga that cost less than $20,000, according to a study from iSeeCars. This is a sharp decline from 2019, when 52.5% of used cars were priced below $20,000.
Arts
Showtime — local nonprofit ArtsBuild conducted a study on the need to add a dedicated, mid-sized performance center to downtown Chattanooga and will present its findings to the public today. You can RSVP for the presentation at 5 p.m. at the Downtown Public Library. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Pets
Looking to add a new pet to the family? Humane Educational Society is offering half-priced adoption fees through Saturday, July 19 as part of Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelter initiative. You can browse local, adoptable pets to see if your furever friend is waiting for you.
Outdoors
Local anglers have recently been reeling in rare “piebald catfish” in increased numbers from the Tennessee River near Chattanooga. The exceptionally uncommon fish have a condition called piebald coloration which is categorized by a loss a color pigmentation, giving them a mostly white appearance. (WLOS)
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I haven’t seen “Jurassic World Rebirth” yet, but relaxing in the cool movie theater air conditioning is one of my favorite summer pastimes. If you want to save money, local AMC Theatres offer matinee pricing daily before 4 p.m. — as if I needed another excuse to see a movie.
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